Chandigarh
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
10.6 Lakh
0.1% of India
Districts
1
Area
112 km²
Literacy Rate
76.3%
National: 63.0%
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 112 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 76.3%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
9,435 /km²
▲
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
818
▼
943
Literacy Rate
76.3%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
18.9%
▲
16.6%
ST Population
0.0%
▼
8.7%
Worker Participation
38.3%
▼
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
25.3%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
8.4%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
20.6%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
54.6%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
60.3%
▲
55.3%
Full Vaccination
80.9%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
96.9%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
85.0%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
95.8%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
32.2%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
99.1%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
99.9%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
64.5%
▲
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
91.9%
▲
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.4%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
59.9 per 1k pop
▲
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
63.3k
▲
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
15.5%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
10724 per lakh
▲
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.3%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.36
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
2.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
1.0 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
16.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
All Districts
1 of 1
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 10,55,450 | 76.3% | 818 | 9,435 |
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Launch Map →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 76.3%, compared to the state average of 76.3%.
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 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)