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India · Puducherry

Gundupālaiyam: how to get there and around

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Gundupālaiyam is a city of 300,104 people in India (Puducherry), 10 m (33 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population300,104
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30 now)
CurrencyRupee (INR)
Dialling code+91
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro
Coordinates11.941, 79.803
Gundupālaiyam

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Daylight in Gundupālaiyam runs from about 11 h 28 min a day in late December to 12 h 52 min in late June (computed for 11.94° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Gundupālaiyam is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Gundupālaiyam?

Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.

How big is Gundupālaiyam?

About 300,104 people live in Gundupālaiyam (GeoNames).

What time zone is Gundupālaiyam in?

Asia/Kolkata, currently UTC+5:30.

What currency is used in Gundupālaiyam?

The Rupee (INR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Gundupālaiyam?

Bengaluru (266 km), Chennai (138 km), Coimbatore (326 km), Kallakurichi (95 km), Madurai (290 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.