One of the important districts of Pondicherry, Puducherry bears relics to the rich cultural ancestry and traditional legacy of the bygone French era. Unaltered and unaffected by rapid industrialization, the district of Puducherry has preserved the rich historical past of the glorious period of the French colonies.
Located at a distance of one hundred and sixty two kilometers from Chennai, Puducherry is commonly referred to as Pondicherry. Puducherry became an integral part of India in the year of 1954. Most of the local indigenous population of Puducherry district speaks the local dialect of Tamil. However, representing the rich cultural traditions of the ancient past, a large number of the local inhabitants also interact in French. The educated elites of the district prefer the global language of English that has helped to erase international barriers.
Puducherry district has maintained a perfect balance between agricultural productivity and industrial developments. While most of the local inhabitants are engaged in the traditional occupation of farming and the allied economic activities of animal husbandry and fishing for earning their livelihood, the educated people are engaged in industries and service sectors.
Blessed with a natural scenic beauty, the district of Puducherry has many interesting places of tourist destination. Some of the notable tourist spots of Puducherry district are:
* Botanical Garden- The picturesque landscape of the Botanical Garden casts a magical spell on the visitors
* Pondicherry Museum- The Pondicherry Museum is a store house of antique pieces of art and craft of the region
* Auroville- Believed to be the universal town, Auroville is the melting pot of different religions , castes and creeds
* Shri Aurobindo Ashram- Far from the maddening crowd of the cities, the serene and calm surrounding of Shri Aurobindo Ashram fills the devotees with an intense sense of pleasure and devotion
The district of Puducherry is endowed with immense potentialities for further development in the near future.
