Puducherry: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

Oct. 23, 2026

News •

₹10 crore disbursed as subsidy for installation of 3 kW rooftop solar system in Puducherry • Oct. 17, 2026, 11:31 AM ET (The Hindu)

Photos

Administrative building of the Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry, India.

Map of India and surrounding countries highlighting the union territory of Puducherry, with its main locations marked along the southeastern coast of India near the Bay of Bengal. The map also shows international boundaries, major neighboring countries, and a small inset globe indicating the region's location within Asia.

See All Images →

Topics

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Daman and Diu Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lakshadweep Chandigarh Delhi Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Jodhpur. Rajasthan. Jaswant Thada an architectural landmark in Jodhpur, India. A white marble memorial, built in 1899, by Sardar Singh in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Indian architecture

Discover India

Chandigarh. Statuettes at the Rock Garden of Chandigarh a sculpture park in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Created by Nek Chand Saini an Indian self taught artist. visionary artist, folk artist, environmental art

Explore India Quiz