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The Puducherry district, also known by its former name Pondicherry district, is one of the four districts of the union territory of Puducherry in South India. The district occupies an area of 290 square kilometres (110 sq mi), spread over 11 non-contiguous enclaves lying on or near the Bay of Bengal within a compact area in the state of Tamil Nadu. According to the 2011 census, the district has a population of 950,289.
Bahour taluk is one of four taluks in the Pondicherry District of the union territory of Puducherry. It comprises villages under Bahour and Nettapakkam Commune. Bahour taluk is further divided into three sub-taluks/firkas, viz. Bahour, Selliamedu and Nettapakkam.
Bahour is one of 5 Communes in Pondicherry district in the Indian territory of Puducherry. Bahour Commune comes under Bahour taluk of Puducherry district. Nettapakkam is another commune under Bahour taluk.
Selliamedu is one of the 3 Firkas of Bahour taluk in Pondicherry (North) Revenue Sub-division of the Indian union territory of Puducherry.
Bahour is a town, Commune, Taluk and Assembly Constituency in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of four non-contiguous areas, including three of the nine true enclaves of Puducherry. It is home to the second largest and perhaps the oldest irrigation lake in the region- the Bahour Eri. The lake has been in existence since the Chola period. Bahour also has reports of lignite deposits but it is not exploited due to its close proximity to the sea and the likelihood of seeping seawater, adulterating the ground water. It is a major access point for villages south of Puducherry and forms the southern border to the Union territory. The city is also known as the ‘rice bowl of Puducherry’ since the area is suitable for Paddy (rice) cultivation.
Bahour (East) is a village in Commune in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It consists of few areas of Bahour and the entire part of Bahourpet.
Karaiyamputhur is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It is one of the 11 Enclaves of Puducherry. Karaiyamputhur serves as a gateway to Puducherry - Panruti route. It lies on the southwesternmost tip of Puducherry district.
Panayadikuppam otherwise known as Panaiyadikuppam or Panaiyadikkuppamis is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies on the north part of Karaiyamputhur Enclave of Puducherry. Panayadikuppam serves as a gateway to Nettapakkam from Bahour. Panayadikuppam is a part of Karaiyamputhur Village Panchayat.
Manamedu is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It is one of the 11 Enclaves of Puducherry. Manmedu serves as a gateway to Pondicherry - Nellikuppam route. It lies on the banks of Pennaiyar River
Kuruvinatham is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Kuruvinatham serves as a gateway for all buses going between Villupuram - Cuddalore via Thirubuvanai. It lies on the southwestern tip of Bahour Enclave of Puducherry district.
Soriyankuppam is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Soriyankuppam serves as a bypass for Puducherry - Panruti route via Savadi. It lies on southern tip of Bahour Enclave of Puducherry district.
Parikkalpattu is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies on southern border of Bahour Enclave of Puducherry district.
Seliamedu is a village, sub-taluk in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies on north side in the Bahour Enclave of Puducherry district.
Aranganur is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies on north side in the Bahour Enclave of Puducherry district. Aranganur village is a part of Seliamedu Village Panchayat.
Kudiyiruppupalayam is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies on north side in the Bahour Enclave of Puducherry district.
Pillaiyarkuppam is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies 2 km east of NH-45A.
Kirumampakkam is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies on Cuddalore road (NH-45A) at a distance of 15 km from Pondicherry.
Pannithittu is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies east of NH-45A at a distance of 2 km from it. River Malattar joins Bay of Bengal at Pannithittu.
Manappattu is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It lies east of NH-45A at a distance of 2 km from it.
Krishnavaram is a village in Bahour Commune of Bahour taluk in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. This is the last village of Puducherry district to lie on NH-45A between Puducherry-Cuddalore. In other words, Krishnavaram is the gateway to Puducherry from Cuddalore. There exists an Arch at this village which is mentioned as Mullodai Arch as it lies near Mullodai. Krishnavaram is also known by the name Mathi Krishnapuram. An ancient Vishnu temple in dilapidated condition exists in this village which needs immediate attention from the devotees.
