Chandigarh
Union TerritoryCH• North India
Capital
Chandigarh
Largest City
Chandigarh
Formation Date
1 November 1966
Statehood
1 November 1966
Emblem of Chandigarh
Population
10.6 Lakh
2011 census
Area
114 km²
Districts
1
Lok Sabha Seats
1
Rajya Sabha Seats
0
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council
0
No council
About Chandigarh
Chandigarh became a Union Territory on 1 November 1966 when Punjab was reorganised. It serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
- State Code
- CH
- ISO Code
- IN-CH
- Official Language
- English, Hindi, Punjabi
- Region
- North India
- Zone
- Northern Zonal Council
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(2)GK
Gulab Chand Kataria
Governor
Since 31 Jul 2024
HP
H. Rajesh Prasad
Chief Secretary
State Symbols
Animal
Indian grey mongoose
Bird
Indian grey hornbill
Flower
Dahlia
Tree
Mango
Legislative Strength
1
Lok Sabha Seats
0
Rajya Sabha Seats
0
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
No party-wise breakdown on record.
Major Political Parties
No party breakdown on record.
Demographics
(2011)10.6 Lakh
Population
9,252
Population Density (per km²)
86.05%
Literacy Rate
90.54%
Male Literacy
81.38%
Female Literacy
10.3 Lakh
Urban Population
28,991
Rural Population
Key Facts
- State DayNone
- Sitting MLAs0
- Sitting MPs1
- Sitting MLCs0
- High CourtPunjab and Haryana High Court
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
Lok Sabha Strength
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1
Seats held
- Indian National Congress1100.0%
Legislature
Not applicable - no Legislative Assembly
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- 0 / 0
Legislative Council
Chandigarh has no legislative council.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 1
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- House type
- Not represented in Rajya Sabha
- Member term
- 6 years
Assembly Election History
(1 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | INC | 1 | 48.22% | BJP | 0 |
Districts & Administration
(1 districts)Economy (2026-27)
- Expenditure
- ₹5,720 Cr
- Major industries
- Services, Public administration, Education, Healthcare, IT and business services
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹5,720 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹5,720 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 86.05%
Formation & History
- 1 November 1966: Chandigarh became a Union Territory.
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- High Court seat
- Chandigarh
- Information Commission
- Central Information Commission / Chandigarh Administration
- Women's Commission
- Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights / women-related administration
- Pollution Control Board
- Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee
Exam & Static GK
Chandigarh for competitive exams — 11 topics, 21 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Chandigarh
Area
114 km²
Population
0.11 Cr
Literacy
86.05%
Districts
1
State Code
CH
Lok Sabha
1
Rajya Sabha
0
Assembly
0
Key Facts
- Highest point
- Shivalik foothills
Neighbouring States
2- Punjab
- Haryana
Major Rivers
2- Sukhna Choe
- Patiala-Ki-Rao Choe
Historical Places
3- Capitol Complex
- Rock Garden
- Sukhna Lake
Headline Figures
2- Budget (2026-27)
- ₹5,720 Cr
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
Major Crops
3- Wheat
- Rice
- Vegetables
Major Industries
5- Services
- Public administration
- Education
- Healthcare
- IT and business services
Industrial Corridors
- Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
4- Animal
- Indian grey mongoose
- Bird
- Indian grey hornbill
- Flower
- Dahlia
- Tree
- Mango
Revolts & Movements
- Post-independence planned-capital history
Major Universities
- Panjab University
Airports
- Chandigarh International Airport
Government Schemes
2- RAMP Programme for MSMEsHigh relevance
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAYHigh relevance
City Nicknames
- Chandigarh“The City Beautiful”
Largest, Longest, First
- Planned city associated with Le CorbusierChandigarh
One-Line Facts
6- Capital — Chandigarh.
- Districts — 1.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 1966-11-01.
- State animal — Indian grey mongoose.
- State bird — Indian grey hornbill.
- Highest point — Shivalik foothills.
Latest Lok Sabha Election
2- Year
- 2024
- Total seats
- 1
Exam Facts
- Chandigarh has 1 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
2- State Budget2026-09-11Base dataset records the state budget/outlay value as 5720 INR crore.
- Political/administrative event1966: Chandigarh became a Union Territory and common capital of Punjab and Haryana.
GK sources
- Chandigarh Administration
- Chandigarh Administration - About
- MHA / PRS
- Election Commission of India
Major Cities & Destinations
- ChandigarhCapital
- Rock GardenDestination
- Sukhna LakeDestination
- Capitol ComplexDestination
- Zakir Hussain Rose GardenDestination
Quick Links
Sources
- Chandigarh Administration
- Chandigarh Administration - About
- MHA / PRS
- Election Commission of India
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.