Chandigarh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Chandigarh.
Administrative Details of Chandigarh
Chandigarh comprises 5 villages, of which 5 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns in Chandigarh. The total number of households stands at 2,41,173, spread across 114 square kilometers.
| Villages | 5(5 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 2,41,173 |
| Total Area | 114 km² |
Chandigarh Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Chandigarh had 10,26,459 people in urban areas (97.3%) and 28,991 people in rural areas (2.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 28,991 | 2.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 10,26,459 | 97.3% |
| Total | 10,55,450 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Chandigarh
The total population of Chandigarh comprises 5,80,663 males (55.0%) and 4,74,787 females (45.0%). The sex ratio in Chandigarh is 818 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 17,150 | 5,63,513 | 5,80,663 |
| 👩 Female | 11,841 | 4,62,946 | 4,74,787 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Chandigarh
The literacy rate in Chandigarh is 76.31% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 80.14% while female literacy is 71.63%, indicating a gender gap of 8.51 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,05,438.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 12,752 | 4,52,594 | 4,65,346 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,209 | 3,32,883 | 3,40,092 |
| Total Literate | 19,961 | 7,85,477 | 8,05,438 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Chandigarh District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Chandigarh has 1 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Chandigarh
Complete list of all 1 districts in Chandigarh.
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About Chandigarh Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chandigarh has a total population of 10,55,450 with a literacy rate of 76.31% and a sex ratio of 818 females per 1000 males.
Chandigarh comprises 1 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Chandigarh including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.