| Welcome to Puducherry |
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Puducherry is multidimensional to say the least. A place of history and
preserved colonial charm. Sandy beaches, clean promenades, temples, monuments,
heritage villas, quaint old - world town planning, spiritual mystique and a
lingering French ambience define its unique character. It is definitely a place
to unwind or just be - a great weekend getaway from Chennai or Bangalore.
Further, it is in close proximity to historically renowned south Indian towns
and cities known variously for their art, religious and cultural heritage as
well as great natural beauty.
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| Languages |
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Languages spoken in Puducherry are Tamil, Telugu,
Malayam, Hindi, French and English.
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| Climate |
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The state enjoys a tropical climate, it is usually hot and humid and the
monsoon lasts from October to December.
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Summer
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34'C (max) and 24'C (min)
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(May - June)
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40'C (max) and 38'C (min)
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Humidity
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86% (D) 79% (N)
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Rainfall
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October - December
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Winter
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November - January
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| Economic Profile |
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POPULATION (2001 census)
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971345
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MALES
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486961
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FEMALES
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487384
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URBAN POPULATION %
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66.57
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LITERACY RATE (census 2001) in %
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81.2
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MALE LITERACY in %
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88.6
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MALE LITERATE in numbers
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378758
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FEMALE LITERACY in %
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73.9
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FEMALE LITERATE in numbers
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317609
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NSDP at current prices (2002-2003)* Rs Crores
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3828 Rs Crores *(2002-2003)
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PER CAPITA NSDP (2002-03) at current prices Rs
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38162 Rs *(2002-2003)
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| Industry Profile |
| Industries |
Large scale |
Total |
| Food Products |
3 |
798 |
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| Cotton Products |
7 |
730 |
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| Wood Products |
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413 |
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| Paper Products |
3 |
337 |
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| Chemicals & Chemical Products |
11 |
1410 |
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| Non metallic mineral products |
11 |
1410 |
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| Metal Products |
2 |
723 |
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| Machinery Products |
2 |
440 |
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| Micellaneous Products |
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172 |
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| Repairing & Servicing |
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236 |
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| Total |
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6162 |
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| Area Profile |
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Total Area
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492 sq.km
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Puducherry (code:0413)
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293 sq.km
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Karaikal (code:4368)
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160 sq.km
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Mahe (code:497)
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9 sq.km
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Yanam (code:884)
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30 sq.km
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