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      Puducherry | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
      • Puducherry is governed by a lieutenant governor who is advised by a chief minister and a Council of Ministers. The jurisdiction of the Madras High Court extends over the union territory.
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      Puducherry | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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    Government of Puducherry (Tamil:Putuccēri aracu) is the union territorial government for the union territory of Puducherry, India. It is headed by the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Its capital is located at Pondicherry.

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    5 days ago · Puducherry is governed by a lieutenant governor who is advised by a chief minister and a Council of Ministers. The jurisdiction of the Madras High Court extends over the union territory. Puducherry contains the Hindu ashram (religious retreat) of the philosopher Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950), as well as Auroville, the international township and ...

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    The Union Territory of Puducherry comprising of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions was created by the seventh amendment of the Indian Constitution. The merger of Puducherry with the Indian Union took place in the year 1954 as a result of an agreement reached between the Government of India and France on 21st October 1954.

  7. www.py.gov.in › about-puducherryAbout Puducherry | Official Website of Government of ...

    Puducherry, the capital of the Territory was once the original headquarters of the French in India, is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and is about 135 kms. from Chennai Airport. It is bounded on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the three sides by Tamil Nadu.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Puducherry_(union_territory)Puducherry (union territory) - Wikipedia

    The Union Territory of Puducherry lies in the southern part of the Indian Peninsula. The areas of Puducherry district and Karaikal district are bound by the state of Tamil Nadu, while Yanam district and Mahé district are enclosed by the states of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, respectively.

  9. kids.britannica.com › students › articlePuducherry - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    A union territory of India, Puducherry is governed directly by the Indian central government. The territory consists of four small, widely separated sections on the country’s south coasts: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. Each of these sections was a French colony before becoming part of India. All four are now seaside tourist resorts.

  10. www.theweek.in › news › indiaExplained: Puducherry, the territory of coalitions and ...

    Mar 26, 2021 · Puducherry has had only one government, till date, where a single-party had a majority. This stands in stark contrast to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. In this article, THE WEEK attempts to piece together the results of all 13 Assembly elections held in Puducherry, since it became a Union territory in 1963.