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Pondicherry (Puducherry)
A former French colony with pastel-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and a serene seaside promenade along the Bay of Bengal.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Cuddalore is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kondūr, 21km from Pondicherry (Puducherry).
Cuddalore is a city located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 173,636, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Cuddalore sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cuddalore to your route.
Cuddalore, also spelt as Kadalur ( ), is a heavy industries hub, port city, and headquarters of the Cuddalore District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated 5.3 km south of Puducherry (union territory), the city was an important port city during the British Raj.
While the early history of Cuddalore remainsRead more
unclear, the city first rose to prominence during the Pallavas' and Medieval Cholas' reign. After the fall of the Cholas, the town was ruled by various dynasties like Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks, Thanjavur Marathas, Tipu Sultan, the French and the British Empire. Cuddalore was also a theatre of conflict in the Seven Years' War, witnessing the Battle of Cuddalore in 1758 between the French and British. It has been a part of independent India since 1947. During the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Cuddalore was one of the affected towns, with 572 recorded casualties.
Apart from fishing and port-related industries, Cuddalore houses chemical, pharmacological and energy industries in SIPCOT, an industrial estate set up by the state government. The city is administered by municipal corporation covering 101.6 km2 . It had a population of 308,781 in 2011. Cuddalore is a part of the Cuddalore legislative assembly constituency, which is a part of the Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency. There are 25 schools, two science colleges and two engineering colleges in the city. There is one government hospital, six municipal maternity homes, and 42 other private hospitals that take care of the citizens' healthcare needs. Roadways are the primary means of transportation, while the town also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, located 200 km (120 mi) away from the city, and another local airport is located in the district at Neyveli township is Neyveli Airport. The nearest seaport is Cuddalore Port where it handles small cargo ships, and the construction of port entry is underway. The closest major seaport is Karaikal port, located 100 km (62 mi) away from the town. Cuddalore is famous for its educational institutions and medical establishments.
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Cuddalore is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 11.7562 latitude, 79.7669 longitude.
Cuddalore has a population of approximately 173,636 people, making it a city in India.
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A former French colony with pastel-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and a serene seaside promenade along the Bay of Bengal.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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