⭐French Riviera of the East | Auroville — city of dawn | Sri Aurobindo Ashram
1.4M
Population
Census-based
479 km²
Area
Survey of India
86.6%
Literacy
Census 2011
4
Major Cities
Listed below
Leadership & Administration
Lt. Gov / AdministratorN. Rangasamy (CM)
CapitalPuducherry
RegionSouth India
StatusUnion Territory
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Major Industries
Tourism
Textiles
Chemicals
Food Processing
Leather
Major Cities
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Sector Notes
Auroville international township. French quarter heritage tourism. Tax-advantaged trade zone.