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Chandigarh

Union Territory of Chandigarh · Northern region · IN-CH

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Population 2011
10,55,450
Area
114 km²
Primary capital
Chandigarh
Budget 2026-27
₹5,720.17 Cr
Formed
1 November 1966
General Info
Capital and largest city
Chandigarh
Region
Northern
Demonym
Chandigarhian
Type
Union Territory
ISO code
IN-CH
Vehicle code
CH
Website
chandigarh.gov.in
High court
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Languages
EnglishHindi
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
1
General 1
Legislature structure
None
Latest Budget

Chandigarh Budget 2026-27

Total budget
₹5,720.17 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹445.02 Cr
7.8% of total

Union Budget 2026-27 Demand No. 53 provides a net allocation of Rs 5,720.17 crore for Chandigarh.

Tourism · calendar year 2024

Tourist visits in Chandigarh

Reported visit events from the State/UT tourism department—not unique visitors. One person or trip can generate more than one visit.

Compare all States and UTs
Domestic tourist visits
9,98,605
Domestic rank
#28 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
39,058
Foreign rank
#24 of 36
Population
YearPopulationSource
201110,55,450Census 2011
census

On central government indices

All indices
Sources6
  1. Wikipedia: Chandigarhen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  2. Chandigarh Administrationchandigarh.gov.inPublisher page
  3. State governments of India: union territory administrationen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  4. Union Budget 2026-27: Demand No. 53, Ministry of Home Affairs (Chandigarh)indiabudget.gov.inPDF document
  5. Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question 1411, answered 11 Dec 2025tourism.gov.inPDF document
  6. Census 2011censusindia.gov.inPublisher page