Detail Factual Overview

Overview of Pondicherry (Puducherry)

. General Information

• Official Name: Puducherry
• Former Name: Pondicherry (until 2006)
• Type: Union Territory of India
• Capital: Puducherry city
• Area: ~479 sq. km
• Population (2011 Census): ~1.24 million
• Official Languages: Tamil, English, French
• Time Zone: Indian Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30
• Vehicle Registration Code: PY