Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry, is one of the 8 union territories of India. It was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichأ©ry, Karikal, Mahأ© and Yanaon, excluding Chandernagore. It is named after the largest district, Puducherry.

Puducherry

Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry, is one of the 8 union territories of India. It was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichأ©ry, Karikal, Mahأ© and Yanaon, excluding Chandernagore. It is named after the largest district, Puducherry.