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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 18,207
- Non-Workers
- 6,51,314
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 5,80,663 males (55.0%) and 4,74,787 females (45.0%) out of 10,55,450 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,05,438 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.99%, Female 81.19%, Overall %. Gender gap is 8.8%.
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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.