Yanam is a town located in the district of East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. It has a population of 35,000, most of whom speak Telugu. It was formerly a French colony for nearly 200 years, and, though united with India in 1954, is still sometimes known as “French Yanam”. It possesses a blend of French culture and the Telugu culture prevailing in Andhra
Yanam is one of the four districts of the Union Territory of Puducherry in India. Contents 1Geography 2Revenue villages 3Demographics 4See also 5References Geography Yanam district occupies an area of 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi), It is located south of Kakinada port on the north bank of Godavari river, slightly inland. It is surrounded by East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Revenue villages Apart from the town
Karaikal (/kʌdɛkʌl/, French: Karikal /kaʁikal/) is a town of the Indian Union Territory of Puducherry. Karaikal became a French Colony in 1674 and held control, with occasional interruption from the British and Dutch, until 1954 (de jure in 1956), when it was incorporated into the Republic of India, along with Chandernagore, Mahé, Yanaon, and Pondichéry. Contents 1Etymology 2History 2.1Kingdom of Tanjore 2.2French colony 2.3Independence struggle 2.4Part of India
Karaikal district (French: District de Karikal) is one of the four districts of the Union Territory of Puducherry in India. Contents 1Geography 2Demographics 3Transportation 4Educational institutions 5See also 6References Geography Karaikal district occupies an area of 160 square kilometres (62 sq mi). Karaikal is a small coastal enclave of territory which was formerly part of French India. Together with the other former
French India, formally the Établissements français dans l’Inde (English: French Settlements in India), was a French colony comprising five geographically separated enclaves on the Indian Subcontinent that had initially been factories of the French East India Company. They were de facto incorporated into the Republic of India in 1950 and 1954. The enclaves were Pondichéry, Karikal, Yanaon (Andhra Pradesh) on the Coromandel Coast, Mahé on the Malabar Coast and Chandernagor in Bengal. The French also possessed several loges (‘lodges’, tiny subsidiary trading stations)
Mahe district is one of the four districts of the union territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of the whole of the Mahé region. Mahe is the smallest district of India by size. The total area of Mahe district is surrounded by North Malabar of Kerala State. Three sides by Kannur District and one side by Kozhikode District. Geographically Mahe district is part of North Malabar. It is the sixth least populous district
Subarnapur, also known as Sonepur, is a town and district headquarters of Subarnapur district of Odisha. The district spreads over an area of 2284.89 km2. It is also known as Second Varanasi of India for its cluster of temples having architectural importance and also of tantricism and second Allahabad for the Meeting Point (Sangam) of two rivers Mahanadi and Tel in place just like in Allahabad. Subarnapur is
Phulbani is a municipality and administrative headquarters of Kandhamal district. Contents 1History 2Geography 3Climate 4Demographics 5Overview 6Economy 7Education 8Politics 9References History It is named after the lady ‘Phulardei’ who was sacrificed by the local inhabitants as an act of religious ritual to Mother Earth (MERIA). Geography Phulbani from View Point Phulbani is located at 20.47°N 84.23°E. It has
Paralakhemundi is a town and a Municipality in Gajapati district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the district headquarters of Gajapati district, Odisha. Majority of the people in the town speak Odia. The town and the District share its boundaries with Andhra Pradesh. Pathapatnam town in the Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh is considered as twin town to Parlakhemundi due to its close proximity. Both towns are separated by the River
Nabarangpur is a town and a municipality in Nabarangapur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarters of Nabarangpur district. Contents 1Geography and Climate 2Demographics 3Education 3.1School 3.2Colleges 4Cultural Heritage and Festival 4.1Cultural Heritage 4.2Festval 4.2.1Mondei 4.2.2Rath Yarta 4.2.3Durga Puja 5Tourism 5.1How to Reach (Transportation) 5.1.1Road Distances 5.1.2Nearest Railway Stations 5.1.3Nearest Airports 5.1.4Religious Tourism 5.1.5Wildlife Tourism 5.1.6Environmental tourism 5.1.7Sightseeing tourism 5.1.8Historical