Demographic Advantage

According to the 2011 census, Chandigarh's total population stood at 10,54,686. With a population density of 9,252/sq km, the UT has one of the highest urbanization rates, at 97.25%.

According to the Sample Registration System Bulletin 2021, the UT's sex ratio is 838 females per 1000 males in 2021.

For 2022–23, the UT's Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is 45.6%, and the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is 52.1%.

The literacy rate in Chandigarh is 86.0%, with a male literacy rate of 90.0% and a female literacy rate of 81.2%.

Healthcare Facilities

As per the Rural Health Statistics (RHS) 2021-22, Chandigarh has 43 Primary Health Centers (Urban), 2 Community Health Centers (Urban), 1 District Hospital, and 47 Health and Wellness Centers. The Government Multi Specialty Hospital, with a 500-bed facility, has a round-the-clock emergency and indoor facilities manned by specialists with CCU/Trauma Centers, etc. 

According to Sample Registration System Bulletin 2020, the birth rate in Chandigarh was 12 per 1000 people, and the state's death rate was 3 per 1000 people.

The infant mortality rate, as per the Sample Registration System Bulletin 2020, was 8 per 1000 live births, and the sex ratio according to the Sample Registration System Bulletin 2021 was 838 females per 1000 males, which was below the national average of 929/1000.

Educational Facilities

According to the 2011 Census, Chandigarh's literacy rate was 86.0%, with the male literacy rate at 90.0% and the female literacy rate at 81.2%.

According to the UT's Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) 2021-22, there are 233 schools. According to the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22, there were 3 universities, 26 colleges, 15 government colleges, and 11 private colleges, with famous universities such as Chandigarh University and Punjab University offering degrees in engineering, management, and other disciplines.

As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, the Gross Enrolment Ratio of Chandigarh for elementary school is 88.5%, for secondary schools, 90.1%, for senior secondary schools, 81.7%, and for higher education, 66.1%.

Technology & Advancement

The Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) is a thriving IT hub with three phases of development. Phase I, anchored by Infosys, is fully operational with SEZ status and has attracted several prominent IT companies. Phase II, anchored by Wipro and others, is under construction.

DLF Info City has built a state-of-the-art building in Phase II, housing major IT companies. Phase III is planned to accommodate further growth. The RGCTP is expected to attract an investment of Rs. 5000 crores and create 25,000 IT jobs. Additionally, a Biotech park has been established in Chandigarh to foster innovation in the biotechnology sector.

Infrastructure

Chandigarh is well-connected via rail, road, and air networks. Punjab has three domestic airports which are located in Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Pathankot. 

According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 2023, the Length of National Highways (Kms) in the UT was 15km, the  Length of Roads (Kms) (in 2019) was 2,573 km, the Road Density (according to the ASIC Road Statistics in India, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 2018-19) was 22.6/sq km and the length of Railway Route in 2022, according to the Ministry of Railways was 16 km.

The UT is also part of three upcoming industrial corridors: the Chandigarh-Amritsar Industrial Corridor, the Chandigarh-Hoshiarpur-Gurdaspur Industrial Corridor, and the Chandigarh Patiala-Sangrur-Bathinda Corridor. The state of Punjab also has 2 Air Cargo Complexes, out of which one is in Chandigarh. 

Sustainability Initiatives

The UT has a total renewable energy capacity of 177.22 MW, with a total solar power generation capacity of 9.99 MUs (Million Units). Furthermore, under the Chandigarh Master Plan, the Chandigarh administration has adopted sustainable habitat in the region with a vision for 2031, aligning with the national goal of sustainability.