Through this chapter, we will know the detailed and important information of Puducherry, in which important and interesting information like history, geography, economy, education, culture and world famous tourist places located in the state have been added. Apart from this, the recent developments and changes in the state of Puducherry have also been explained in detail. This chapter is full of interesting facts for the competitive aspirants as well as the readers.
Puducherry Quick General Knowledge
State Name | Puducherry (पुदुचेरी) |
State Level | Union territories |
Capital | Puducherry |
Statehood | 1 November 1956 |
Total Area | 492 sq km |
Districts | 4 |
Current Chief Minister | Nadesan Krishnasamy Ranga |
Current Governor | Tamilisai Soundararajan (Additional Charge) (Lieutenant |
State Bird | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
State Flower | Cannonball tree |
State Animal | Indian Squirrel |
State Tree | Bael fruit tree |
Languages | Tamil, English |
Puducherry (पुदुचेरी)
Puducherry is one of the 7 union territories of the country. To the east of this region lies the Bay of Bengal and Tamil Nadu on the remaining three sides. The total area of Puducherry is 497 square kilometers. Puducherry's ancient name was Pondicherry, which was changed to Puducherry in September 2006. The meaning of its name is Nai Basti or New City. Among the union territories, this region is third in terms of area.
The district government in Puducherry appoints the Chief Minister, who is nominated by the Legislative Assembly. He oversees all types of government functions and also handles cabinet and civil services. Like other states, the government of Puducherry also has a Legislative Assembly, which consists of 30 members. The Union Territory of Puducherry has only one Lok Sabha constituency. The two major political parties here are the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The present Chief Minister of Puducherry is vacant. Presently President's rule is in force in Puducherry from 23 February 2021. The current Deputy Governor (Administrator) of Puducherry is Dr. Tamilisai Saundararajan (Additional Charge) (Lieutenant Governor), he was sworn in as the Deputy Governor of Puducherry on 18 February 2021.
There are a total of 04 districts in Puducherry. According to the 2011 census, Puducherry is the largest district in North West Puducherry on the basis of population.
The following are the 04 districts in Puducherry: Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe.
Puducherry FAQs:
𝒜. Puducherry state got statehood on 1 November 1956.
𝒜. The capital of Puducherry state is Puducherry.
𝒜. The state bird name is Eudynamys scolopaceus and the state animal name is Indian Squirrel of Puducherry state.
𝒜. The current chief minster is Nadesan Krishnasamy Ranga and the governor is Tamilisai Soundararajan (Additional Charge) (Lieutenant of Puducherry state.
𝒜. The name of state flower is Cannonball tree and the state tree is Bael fruit tree of Puducherry state.