Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a district in the Chandigarh Union Territory of India. The total area of Chandigarh district is 114 km², which includes 4.47 km² of rural area and 109.53 km² of urban area. There are about 5 villages in Chandigarh district.
For administrative convenience, Chandigarh district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 1 tehsils in Chandigarh district. Here is the list of all Chandigarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Chandigarh District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandigarh | 114 | 10,55,450 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Smallest Tehsil | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Population of Chandigarh District
The population of Chandigarh offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Chandigarh, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,55,450 | 28,991 | 10,26,459 |
| Total Male Population | 5,80,663 | 17,150 | 5,63,513 |
| Total Female Population | 4,74,787 | 11,841 | 4,62,946 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,19,434 | 4,270 | 1,15,164 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 63,536 | 2,282 | 61,254 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55,898 | 1,988 | 53,910 |
| Literate Population | 8,05,438 | 19,961 | 7,85,477 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,65,346 | 12,752 | 4,52,594 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,40,092 | 7,209 | 3,32,883 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,50,012 | 9,030 | 2,40,982 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,15,317 | 4,398 | 1,10,919 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,34,695 | 4,632 | 1,30,063 |
| Households | 2,41,173 | 7,140 | 2,34,033 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chandigarh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chandigarh district is 10,55,450, including 5,80,663 males and 4,74,787 females. In rural areas, it is 28,991, including 17,150 males and 11,841 females. In urban areas, it is 10,26,459, including 5,63,513 males and 4,62,946 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chandigarh district is 1,19,434, including 63,536 boys and 55,898 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,270, including 2,282 boys and 1,988 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,15,164, including 61,254 boys and 53,910 girls.
- Literate population in Chandigarh district is around 8,05,438, including 4,65,346 males and 3,40,092 females. In rural areas, it is 19,961, including 12,752 males and 7,209 females. In urban areas, it is 7,85,477, including 4,52,594 males and 3,32,883 females.
- Illiterate population in Chandigarh district is about 2,50,012, including 1,15,317 males and 1,34,695 females. In rural areas, it is 9,030, including 4,398 males and 4,632 females. In urban areas, it is 2,40,982, including 1,10,919 males and 1,30,063 females.
- There are about 2,41,173 households in Chandigarh district, including 7,140 in rural areas and 2,34,033 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chandigarh. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,99,086 | 4,974 | 1,94,112 |
| SC Male Population | 1,06,356 | 2,776 | 1,03,580 |
| SC Female Population | 92,730 | 2,198 | 90,532 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 9,258 / km² | 6,486 / km² | 9,371 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chandigarh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chandigarh district is approximately 1,99,086, including 1,06,356 males and 92,730 females. In rural areas, it is 4,974, including 2,776 males and 2,198 females. In urban areas, it is 1,94,112, including 1,03,580 males and 90,532 females.
- Overall population density of Chandigarh district is around 9,258 people per km². Rural areas have about 6,486 people per km². Urban areas have about 9,371 people per km².