Puducherry at a Glance
| Fast Facts | |
| Established | 1st July 1963 |
| Area | 492 sq km |
| Capital | Puducherry (Pondicherry) |
| Lt. Governor | Kiran Bedi |
| Chief Minister | V. Narayanasamy(INC) |
| Legislature (seats) | Unicameral (30) |
| Official Languages | Tamil, French, Telugu, Malayalam |
| Population | 973,829 (Census 2001) |
| Summer Season | March to July (35° C – 38° C) |
| Winter Season | December to February |
| Government | www.delhigovt.nic.in |
| Tourism | www.delhitourism.nic.in |
Fast Facts – Puducherry
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