How do I get to Mahi?
How to Reach
- By Road. Mahe is situated on National Highway 66 between Kozhikkode and Kannur districts of Kerala.
- By Rail. Mahe Railway station comes under southern railway zone and falls in Palakkad division.
- By Air. Nearest Airport is Kannur International Airport which is 35 Kms away from Mahe.
What is the area of Mahe?
9 km²
Mahé/Area
Is Pondicherry and Puducherry same?
Puducherry, original name Putucceri, formerly (until 2006) Pondicherry, also spelled Pondichéry, union territory of India. The French corrupted this to Pondichéry (English: Pondicherry), by which it was called until its name was officially changed to Puducherry in 2006.
Why Mahe is a union territory?
After the independence of India the area continued to be French-ruled until 13 June 1954, when a long anti-colonial struggle culminated in its joining the Indian Union (see Causes for liberation of French colonies in India). After the French left, Mahé became a district of Puducherry Union Territory.
Why yanam is part of Puducherry?
Yanam was under the French rule for more than two centuries. It was liberated in 1954. It is now one of the component parts of the Pondicherry State. It is a small area of 8 square miles in exent, situated on the left bank of the eastern branch of the Godavary River in Andhra Pradesh.
Why is Yanam famous?
Yanam is having 300 years of festivals which is being well known as a ‘French yanam’ This region was ruled by French People for 300 years. The monument of the Catholic Church’ French rulers is the ‘The rememberance of the French Rulers is linked with this church. This church was built under Europian style.
Is alcohol cheap in Yanam?
The price of liquor is cheaper in Yanam, a district in Puducherry, which borders areas of East Godavari district.
Who is the MLA of Yanam?
Yanam (Union Territory Assembly constituency)
| Yanam | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent MLA | Gollapalli Srinivas Ashok |
| Political Party | Independent |
| Constituency Details | |
| District | Yanam |