The Puducherry Map displays all the geographical features and important details regarding the Union Territory, such as its location, regions, boundaries, cities, roads, railways, etc. Puducherry is a Union Territory of India, which was previously known as Pondicherry, and has four geopolitically divided regions, which include Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. The map is used to help identify these areas and their locations in relation to neighbouring states and surrounding seas.
Location and Geography of Puducherry
The Union Territory of Puducherry comprises four separate areas in the southern part of India. The Puducherry map shows that Puducherry and Karaikal are located on the Bay of Bengal side of the eastern coast of India, while Mahe is located on the Malabar side of the Arabian Sea and surrounded by the state of Kerala. Yanam is an enclave that is surrounded by Andhra Pradesh. The four areas are geographically isolated from each other by the areas of neighbouring states.
The capital of the Union Territory is Puducherry city and is part of the Union Territory of Puducherry. According to the administrative statistics of the Puducherry government, the area of the Union Territory is 479 sq km. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 1,247,953. The length of the coastline of Puducherry is approximately 45km, out of which 24km is in Puducherry, 20km is in Karaikal, and 1km is in Mahe.
Puducherry is bounded by Tamil Nadu, Karaikal is bounded by Tamil Nadu, Mahe is bounded by Kerala, and Yanam is bounded by Andhra Pradesh. Puducherry is one of the unique Union Territories in India, where the four parts of its Union Territory are located in various parts of southern India.
Regions of Puducherry
Puducherry is divided into four geographically distinct areas—Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. The areas are not one continuous landmass, as opposed to other States and Union Territories of India. The Puducherry map makes it easier to understand the location and geographical separation of these four regions.
Puducherry Region
Puducherry is the principal and largest region of the Union Territory. It lies on the southeast coast of India on the Bay of Bengal, and Puducherry city is the capital of the U.T. Tamil Nadu is the bordering state of this region.
Karaikal Region
Karaikal is situated on the southeastern coast of India, in the Bay of Bengal, and bordered by the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the two districts of the Union Territory and is famous for its coastal location, temples, and beaches.
Mahe Region
Mahe is located on the Malabar Coast of the Arabian Sea. It is surrounded by Kerala and is geographically cut off from the Puducherry and Karaikal regions. Some of the geographical features of the area are the Mahe River and the surrounding areas of the river.
Yanam Region
Yanam is a small enclave surrounded by the State of Andhra Pradesh. Geographically, it is isolated from the other regions of Puducherry and is a part of a UT, even though it is in the jurisdiction of another state.
Roads and Railways in Puducherry
Puducherry has a well-developed network of roads that connects the city with neighbouring states and nearby towns. The Puducherry map helps identify NH-32 and NH-332, the two national highways passing through Puducherry. NH-332 is a Highway between Puducherry and Viluppuram in Tamil Nadu. The Viluppuram – Puducherry stretch is part of the old NH-45A that was redesignated as NH-332.
The Puducherry region is also connected to the railway network by a broad-gauge line from Puducherry to Viluppuram in Tamil Nadu, where it can switch to the broader Southern Railway network.
Tourist attractions in Puducherry
Given its French charm and beautiful beaches, Puducherry is very popular among domestic and international tourists alike. Another huge draw to Puducherry is the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, where Sri Aurobindo spent his last years. The experimental city of Auroville, located on the outskirts of Puducherry, also attracts people from all corners of the world. Other than that, there are many attractions that are popular among tourists, such as Puducherry Museum, Botanical Garden, Mahe riverside, Karaikal Beach, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, and so on. The French Quarter and the city's colonial-era heritage buildings are also important attractions. These places can be located easily using a Puducherry map.
Coastline of Puducherry
The coast of the U.T. is approximately 45 km long. Some of the coastline is covered by the Puducherry region (approx. 24 km), Karaikal (approx. 20 km), and Mahe (approx. 1 km). The Puducherry regional map shows the different coastal locations and their geographical separation.
Puducherry is on the Bay of Bengal coast, while Mahe is on the Arabian Sea coast and Karaikal is situated between them. The various coastal settings depict the geographical separation of the Union Territory and can be viewed on the Puducherry map.
Agriculture and Major Crops of Puducherry
Paddy is the principal crop in Puducherry and accounted for 64.34% of the total cropped area in 2023–24. Pulses, sugarcane, coconut, cotton, groundnut and gingelly are other important crops.
Agriculture is of great significance in the Puducherry and Karaikal regions as the land is suitable and there is ample irrigation facility for growing paddy and other crops.
Puducherry at a Glance
Puducherry is a small Union Territory with a distinctive geographical and administrative structure. It has four separate regions, two districts, a coastline of about 45 km and a population of 1,247,953 according to the 2011 Census. Its largest region is Puducherry, while Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam are geographically separated from it. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English and French are among the languages used across the Union Territory, reflecting its diverse regional and historical influences. The Puducherry map provides a visual reference for understanding this distinctive administrative arrangement.
Puducherry State Information | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Puducherry |
| Date of formation | 1 November 1954 (de facto merger with India) |
| Lt. Governor | K. Kailashnathan |
| Chief Minister | N. Rangasamy |
| Tourist attractions | Serenity Beach, Plage Paradiso Beach, Karaikal Beach, Place du Gouvernement, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Mahe Riverside, Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Puducherry Museum |
| Festivals | Fire-Walk Festival, Sedal Festival, Masquerade Festival |
| Languages | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English and French |
| Size | 479 km² (185 sq mi) |
| Population (Census 2011) | 1,247,953 |
| Major crops | Paddy, pulses, sugarcane, coconut, groundnut, cotton and gingelly |
| No. of District | 2 revenue districts — Puducherry and Karaikal; Mahe and Yanam are administrative units/regions. |
| Regions | Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam |
FAQs
1. Where is Puducherry located?
Puducherry is a Union Territory in southern India. It consists of four geographically separated regions—Puducherry and Karaikal on the Bay of Bengal coast, Mahe on the Malabar Coast, and Yanam in Andhra Pradesh. The Puducherry map shows the location of these four regions and their surrounding states.
2. What is the capital of Puducherry?
Puducherry city is the capital of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is located on the eastern coast of India along the Bay of Bengal.
3. How many regions are there in Puducherry?
Puducherry has four geographically separated regions: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. These regions are located in different parts of southern India.
4. How many districts are there in Puducherry?
Puducherry has two districts: Puducherry and Karaikal. Mahe and Yanam are geographically separated administrative regions associated with Puducherry district.
5. What is the area of Puducherry?
Puducherry covers about 479 sq km according to Puducherry government administrative statistics. Some Census-based government records report the area as 490 sq km.
6. Which states surround Puducherry?
The Puducherry and Karaikal regions are surrounded by Tamil Nadu, Mahe is surrounded by Kerala, and Yanam is surrounded by Andhra Pradesh.
7. What are the four regions of Puducherry?
The four regions of Puducherry are Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Puducherry and Karaikal are on the Bay of Bengal, Mahe is on the Arabian Sea coast, and Yanam is located in Andhra Pradesh.
Last Updated on : September 23, 2026
