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Chandigarh

District in CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh District of CHANDIGARH has a total population of 10,55,450 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,80,663 are males while 4,74,787 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
10,55,450
📚 Literacy Rate
76.31%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
818

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Chandigarh has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.32% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 880 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 818.

Total Children

1,19,434

11.32% of population

Boys

63,536

53.2%

Girls

55,898

46.8%

Child Sex Ratio

880

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
80.78%
Muslim
4.87%
Christian
0.83%
Sikh
13.11%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Chandigarh stands at 818 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 89.99% while female literacy is at 81.19%, showing a gender gap of 8.80%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.86% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Chandigarh.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 10,55,450, 4,04,136 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.29% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 95.49% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 4.51% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,85,929

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
18,207

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,51,314

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in CHANDIGARH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chandigarh district in CHANDIGARH?

Chandigarh district in CHANDIGARH has a total population of 10,55,450 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,80,663 males and 4,74,787 females.

What is the literacy rate of Chandigarh district?

The overall literacy rate of Chandigarh district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.99% and female literacy is 81.19%.

What is the sex ratio in Chandigarh district?

The sex ratio in Chandigarh district is 818 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Chandigarh district?

Chandigarh district has 1,19,434 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 63,536 are boys and 55,898 are girls. The child sex ratio is 880 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Chandigarh district?

Out of the total population of 10,55,450, 4,04,136 people (38.3%) are engaged in work activities in Chandigarh district.