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Singles in Puducherry

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Puducherry at a glance

  • About 660,000 people live in Puducherry.
  • Puducherry is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Mumbai, the largest city in India, is about 1088 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Gundupālaiyam (3 km), Kottaikuppam (3 km) and Cuddalore (21 km).

A first date in Puducherry

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Puducherry. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Puducherry: questions and answers

How far around Puducherry can I search?

More than 1.6 million people live within 50 km of Puducherry, in 21 towns and cities including Gundupālaiyam, Cuddalore and Villupuram. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Puducherry free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Puducherry or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Puducherry real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Puducherry?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in India or abroad.

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