Union Territory of India
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory in northern India with its capital at Chandigarh. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 1,055,450 over an area of about 114 km².
Overview
Chandigarh is one of India's first planned cities, designed after independence by the architect Le Corbusier as the new capital of Punjab. Today it is a union territory that serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, known for its wide tree-lined avenues, gardens and modernist buildings.
Districts of Chandigarh
The district directory for Chandigarh has not been published yet. Chandigarh has 1 districts (as of January 2025).
Major cities & towns
All citiesHistory & formation
The city was built in the 1950s after the old Punjab capital, Lahore, went to Pakistan at Partition. It became a union territory on 1 November 1966. The Capitol Complex, with the High Court, Secretariat and Legislative Assembly, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Le Corbusier's architectural work.
Culture, festivals & cuisine
Visitors enjoy the Rock Garden created from recycled materials by Nek Chand, Sukhna Lake, and the Rose Garden, one of the largest in Asia.
State symbols
State symbols for Chandigarh are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | None |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 1 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported