Chandigarh is an Indian Union Territory located in the Northern region of India. Chandigarh union territory is established on 1-Nov-1966 and the capital of Chandigarh is Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a unique and planned city, serving as the capital of two Indian states, Punjab and Haryana. It's known for its beautiful gardens and modern architecture, like the famous Rock Garden made from recycled materials. Chandigarh is a clean and organized city, offering a great place to live and visit!
Total area of Chandigarh is 114 km² including 4.47 km² rural area and 109.53 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Chandigarh has a population of 10,55,450 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,26,459 while rural population is 28,991. There are about 2,41,173 houses in the union territory, including 2,34,033 urban houses and 7,140 rural houses.
English, Hindi, Punjabi are the main languages of Chandigarh. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard - the ISO code of Chandigarh is IN-CH. Chandigarh union territory is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandigarh | 114 | 10,55,450 | 9258 |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,991 | 10,26,459 | 10,55,450 |
| Male Population | 17,150 | 5,63,513 | 5,80,663 |
| Female Population | 11,841 | 4,62,946 | 4,74,787 |
| Union Territory Overview | |
| State/UT : | Chandigarh (ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ) |
| Capital : | Chandigarh |
| Established : | 1-Nov-1966 |
| Total Area : | 114 km² |
| Total Population (2011) : | 10,55,450 |
| High Court : | Punjab and Haryana High Court (Chandigarh bench) |
| State/UTs in Northern Region of India | |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Chandigarh |
| Delhi | Haryana |
| Himachal Pradesh | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Punjab | Uttar Pradesh |
| Uttarakhand | |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.