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Chandigarh Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Chandigarh in 2024 | 1,158,040 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 637,103 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 520,937 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 1,055,450 |
| Male Population | 580,663 |
| Female Population | 474,787 |
| Area (km2) | 114 |
| Density/km2 | 9,258 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 818 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 880 |
| Literates | 805,438 |
| Male Literates | 465,346 |
| Female Literates | 340,092 |
| Average Literacy | 86.05% |
| Male Literacy | 89.99% |
| Female Literacy | 81.19% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 119,434 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 63,536 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 55,898 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.32% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.94% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.77% |
Chandigarh Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 852,574 |
80.78% |
935,444 |
| Muslims | 51,447 |
4.87% |
56,448 |
| Christian | 8,720 |
0.83% |
9,568 |
| Sikh | 138,329 |
13.11% |
151,775 |
| Buddhist | 1,160 |
0.11% |
1,273 |
| Jain | 1,960 |
0.19% |
2,151 |
| Not Stated | 1,014 |
0.10% |
1,113 |
| Others | 246 |
0.02% |
270 |
| Total | 1,055,450 |
100.00% |
1,158,040 |
City/Metros in Chandigarh District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh (Municipal Corporation) | 961,587 | 1,055,053 |