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Chandigarh Statistics

Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State

Chandigarh has a total population of 10,55,450 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 1 districts. The census reveals that 97.25% of the population lives in urban areas while 2.75% resides in rural villages.

Total Population
10,55,450
Avg Literacy Rate
86.05%
Avg Sex Ratio
818
Urban / Rural
97.3% / 2.7%

Demographic Profile

The average literacy rate in Chandigarh is 86.05%. The gender ratio stands at 818 females per 1000 males.

The Scheduled Caste population in Chandigarh is 1,99,086, while Scheduled Tribes account for 0.

Workforce breakdown

In terms of workforce, Chandigarh has 4,04,136 total workers, with 95.49% being Main Workers.

Main Workers
3,85,929
Marginal Workers
18,207
Non-Workers
6,51,314

Districts in Chandigarh (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chandigarh according to Census 2011?

As per the Census 2011, Chandigarh has a total population of 10,55,450. Out of this, 5,80,663 are males and 4,74,787 are females.

What is the literacy rate of Chandigarh?

The literacy rate of Chandigarh is 86.05% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.

How many districts are there in Chandigarh?

Chandigarh has 1 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.

What is the sex ratio of Chandigarh?

The sex ratio of Chandigarh is 818 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.