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Chandigarh General Information

Statistics draw their own picture of the city.

Population: In terms of population, the figures of the 2001 Census, it is clear that Chandigarh is overwhelmingly urban.

Population Density: The urban area of Chandigarh is about four times more densely settled than its rural area

Total Area of Chandigarh: Chandigarh's urban area is much larger than its rural area

Male/Female Population Ratio and Sex Ratio: Men outnumber women in Chandigarh. One reason for this is that many men who are employed in the city find it more affordable or convenient to leave their wives and children in their native village or towns.

Total Literacy: Nearly 82 per cent of Chandigarh's population is literate. This is much higher than the national figure of 65 per cent.