Chandigarh

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population
10.6 Lakh
0.1% of India
Districts
1
Area
112 km²
Literacy Rate
86.0%
National: 72.9%
Sex Ratio
818
National: 943

Chandigarh is India's 31st most populous state with a population of 10.6 Lakh spread across 1 districts covering 112sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 86.0%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density9,435 /km²▲379 /km²
Sex Ratio818▼943
Literacy Rate86.0%▲72.9%
SC Population18.9%▲16.6%
ST Population0.0%▼8.7%
Worker Participation38.3%▼39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting25.3%▼33.2%
Child Wasting8.4%▼18.4%
Underweight Children20.6%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia54.6%▼65.2%
Women Anaemia60.3%▲55.3%
Full Vaccination80.9%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery96.9%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation85.0%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel95.8%▲54.6%
Health Insurance32.2%▼41.3%
Safe Drinking Water99.1%▲93.6%
Electricity Access99.9%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage64.5%▲20.6%
Teen Pregnancy91.9%▲6.6%
Female Literacy Gap8.8%▼16.6%
Female Work Gap40.5%▲23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density59.9 per 1k pop▲42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)63.3k▲61.7k
Manufacturing Share15.5%▼24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases10724 per lakh▲3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)26.0%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.36▼0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities2.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)1.0 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime16.0 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

District Rankings

All Districts

1 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
Chandigarh10,55,45086.0%8189,435
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chandigarh?

Chandigarh has a population of 10.6 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 31st most populous state. The population is spread across 1 districts.

How many districts are in Chandigarh?

Chandigarh has 1 districts covering a total area of 112 sq km.

Which district in Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate?

Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate in Chandigarh at 86.0%, compared to the state average of 86.0%.

What is Chandigarh's sex ratio?

Chandigarh has a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.

Data Sources

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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