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Puducherry

French boulevards by the Bay of Bengal

Capital
Puducherry
Region
South India
Languages
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English, French

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Fast Facts: Puducherry

Puducherry at a Glance

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Established 1st July 1963
Area 492 sq km
Capital Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Lt. Governor Kiran Bedi
Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy(INC) 
Legislature (seats) Unicameral (30)
Official Languages Tamil, French, Telugu, Malayalam
Population 973,829 (Census 2001)
Summer Season March to July (35° C – 38° C)
Winter Season December to February
Government www.delhigovt.nic.in
Tourism www.delhitourism.nic.in

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