Draft Special Component Plan 1985-90 and 1985-86

Abstract

The Union Territory of Pondicherry consists if four regions, namely, Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam lying geographically isolated from one another. Pondicherry region which is on the east coast about 160 kms. south of Madras is the largest of these and consists of 12 scattered areas interspersed with enclaves of South Arcot District of Tamil Nadu. Karaikal region is about 140 kms. south of Pondicherry and it is surrounded by Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.