It has two satellite cities located in Punjab and Haryana that are built on the lines of Chandigarh: Panchkula and Mohali.
Both these cities are virtually the parts of Chandigarh and house a large chunk of the population operating in Chandigarh. Chandigarh Technology Park is the city's entry gate to the world of information technology.
Chandigarh is also famous for its Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake, and a famous market located in Sector 17. Tourists always like to see these breathtaking places. It also has state of the art lodging facilities to cater to the flourishing tourism industry.
The service sector, which comprises educational institutes, consultancies, the tourism industry, real estate, and insurance companies, makes a considerable contribution to Chandigarh's economy.
Chandigarh Information | |
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Capital | Chandigarh |
Date of formation | 1 November 1966 |
Mayor | Raj Bala Malik |
Administrator | Shri V.P. Singh Badnore |
Tourist attractions | Rock gardens, Sukhna Lake, Capitol Complex, Open-Hand monument, Rose garden. |
Festivals | Festival of Gardens, Mango Festival, Maha Moorldi Sammelan (April Fool's Day) |
Languages | Hindi, Punjabi, English |
Size | 114 sq. km |
Population (Census 2011) | 1,055,450 |
Major crops | wheat, maize, paddy |
Factoids | Chandigarh gets its name from the Goddess Chandi. |
French architect Le Corbusier (Charles Edourd Jeanneret) planned the city. | |
No. of District | 1 |
List of Districts in Chandigarh
Sr. No. | District | District HQ | Population (2011) | Growth | Sex Ratio | Literacy | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) |
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1 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 1055450 | 17.19% | 818 | 86.05 | 114 | 9252 |
Last Updated on: February 15, 2023
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