Pondicherry | Facts and Figures

Pondicherry

Capital : Pondicherry

Formation : 1954

De Facto Day : 1 November 1954

De Jure Day : 16 August 1962

Area : 483 km2

Delhi is the 4th largest union territory by area.

Population : 12+ Lakhs

Based on 2011 census, population in Pondicherry is more than 12 Lakhs and ranks 2nd position among union territories. Therefore the population density is 2600 persons per square kilometer.

Language : Tamil, English, French

Number of Districts : 4

Below are the districts in Pondicherry:

  1. Karaikal
  2. Mahé
  3. Pondicherry
  4. Yanam

Vehicle registration code: PY

Literacy rate : 86.55%

According to 2011 census, Delhi stands 3rd in literacy rate among union territories.

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