A
former french colony, Pondicherry is a union territory of India situated
in the southern part of India.
Demographics
According to 2001 census, the total population of Pondicherry stood at
973829.
Climate in Pondicherry
Throughout the year, the climate of Pondicherry is warm. The
temperature hovers between 24.50°C -31.90°C. Best time to
visit Pondicherry is between March and October.
How to reach Pondicherry?
- Air : The nearest airport is Chennai which is
135 km away from Pondicherry. Chennai directly connects to the
highway to Pondicherry and flights connect to major cities in India
and directly to destinations in Europe, Asian, Middle East and the
US.
- Rail : Pondicherry is connected by rail to
Villupuram (36 kms), which connects to Chennai and Madurai and
Trivandrum. Another way is to take a train from Bangalore to
Cuddalore.
- Road : Pondicherry is best accessible by road
from Chennai, Bangalore and even from Kerala.
Tourist Destinations in Pondicherry
| Auroville |
Promenade |
Sri
Aurobindo Ashram |
| Anglo-French
textile mills |
Varadarajaperumal
temple |
The
Pondicherry Museum |
| The
Botanical Garden |
Manakula
Vinayagar temple |
Chunnambar
Water Sports Centre |
Education in Pondicherry
Pondicherry provides a good base for higher education. There are a
number of schools, Arts & Science Colleges, Law college, Engineering
Colleges, Medical & Paramedical Colleges and B.Ed. Colleges.
Industries in Pondicherry
- Cotton
- Wood
- Paper
- Leather
- Food Products
- Machinery Products
|
- Rubber
- Plastics
- Metal products
- Non metallic Mineral Products
- Chemical and Chemical Products
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