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Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a union territory located on the southeastern coast of India. It was a French colonial settlement for nearly 300 years and retains a distinct cultural identity, with a blend of Indian and French influences. The city is known for its picturesque colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and scenic beaches. Despite its small size, Puducherry offers a unique blend of cultures and history that makes it a must-visit destination in India. In this article, you will find the names of all the people who have served as the governor of Puducherry.
| Sl.No | Governor | From | To | ||
| 1 | Kiran Bedi | "May 28 | 2016" | (incumbent) | |
| 2 | A. K. Singh | "July 12 | 2014" | 26 May 2016 | |
| 3 | Virendra Kataria | 10 July 2013 | 11 July 2014 | ||
| 4 | Iqbal Singh | 27 July 2009 | "July 9 | 2013" | |
| 5 | Surjit Singh Barnala | 9 April 2009 | 27 July 2009 | ||
| 6 | Govind Singh Gurjar | 23 July 2008 | "April 6 | 2009" | |
| 7 | Bhopinder Singh | 15 March 2008 | 22 Jul 2008 | ||
| 8 | Mukut Mithi | 19 July 2006 | 12 March 2008 | ||
| 9 | M. M. Lakhera | "July 7 | 2004" | "July 18 | 2006" |
| 10 | Nagendra Nath Jha | 5 January 2004 | "July 6 | 2004" | |
| 11 | P.S. Rama Mohan Rao | 27 October 2003 | "January 5 | 2004" | |
| 12 | K. R. Malkani | 31 July 2002 | "October 27 | 2003" | |
| 13 | Rajani Rai | 23 April 1998 | "July 29 | 2002" | |
| 14 | Rajendra Kumari Bajpai | 2 May 1995 | "April 22 | 1998" | |
| 15 | Marri Channa Reddy | 31 May 1993 | 1 May 1995 | ||
| 16 | Bishma Narain Singh | 6 February 1993 | "May 31 | 1993" | |
| 17 | Har Swarup Singh | 19 December 1990 | "February 5 | 1993" | |
| 18 | Chandrawati | 19 February 1990 | "December 18 | 1990" | |
| 19 | Ranjit Singh Dyal | 22 June 1988 | 19 February 1990 | ||
| 20 | Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary | 1 October 1984 | "June 21 | 1988" | |
| 21 | S.L. Khurana | 18 June 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 | ||
| 22 | Kona Prabhakara Rao | 2 Sep 1983 | "June 17 | 1984" | |
| 23 | K.M. Chandy | 15 May 1982 | "August 5 | 1983" | |
| 24 | R.N. Haldipur | 27 July 1981 | "May 14 | 1982" | |
| 25 | Sri Sadiq | 16 April 1981 | "July 26 | 1981" | |
| 26 | Ram Kishore Vyas | 1 November 1980 | "April 15 | 1981" | |
| 27 | B.T Kulakarni | 30 August 1976 | "October 31 | 1980" | |
| 28 | Chhedilal | 8 November 1972 | "August 29 | 1976" | |
| 29 | B.D. Jatti | 14 October 1968 | "November 7 | 1972" | |
| 30 | S.L. Silam | 14 October 1963 | "October 13 | 1968" | |
| 31 | K.J. Somasundaram | 2 August 1963 | 13 October 1963 | ||
| 32 | Sisir Kumar Dutta | 2 May 1961 | 1 August 1963 | ||
| 33 | Lal Ram Saran Singh | 30 August 1958 | 8 February 1961 | ||
| 34 | M.K. Kripalani | 17 November 1956 | 27 August 1958 | ||
| 35 | Kewal Singh | 21 October 1954 | 16 November 1956 |