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Bridging the Digital Divide – By City, By Language
Bridging the Digital Divide – By City, By Language
Date: February 17, 2026
Chandigarh city, located in Chandigarh, has 100% of the state's population. It produces 100% of State's Potatoes production, 100% of Chandigarh's Banana production, and 100% of State's Onion production. Some famous historical and cultural landmarks include Burail Fort and Government Museum and Art Gallery. It houses notable places of worship Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Joseph in Shimla of the Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh are some of the religious sites. The city has an airport named Chandigarh International Airport, located 6 Km away.
Chandigarh is the 48th ranked city in population, out of 768 District Capitals (DHQs) of India. It is the capital of Chandigarh District in Chandigarh State. Chandigarh District is ranked 456th in population and 751st in area across India.
The average Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education (18-23 Years) (No, AISHE 2021) of Indian city (district capitals)/districts is 29. Chandigarh is the 1st highest ranked city out of 768 city/districts.This indicates that this district is more urbanized and/or has a better-developed educational infrastructure compared to other districts.
Chandigarh is the 3rd highest ranked in % of Households with Cars (%, Census 2011) out of 768 city/districts of India. This implies that standard of living of people in this district is better compared to other districts.
Chandigarh is the 5th highest ranked in Gurumukhi Script (Punjabi) out of 768 city/districts of India. This indicates a high pool of literate punjabi population compared to other cities.
The average Number of Cyber Crimes (NO, NCRB 2022) of Indian city (district capitals)/districts is 29. Chandigarh is the 533rd highest ranked city out of 768 city/districts.This indicates a safer district as compared to other districts.
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education (18-23 Years) (No, AISHE 2021)
% of Households with Cars (%, Census 2011)
Gurumukhi Script (Punjabi)
Number of Cyber Crimes (NO, NCRB 2022)
Number of Missing Persons (NO, NCRB 2022)
Central PSU Jobs(Formal),2023
# of UG Enrolments - Management (No, AISHE 2021)
Formal Jobs(DHQ),2023
Out of 768 District Capitals/Districts of India, Chandigarh is the 85th worst ranked in Number of Missing Persons (NO, NCRB 2022) . This implies lesser effectiveness of law and order in this district compared to other districts.
Out of 768 District Capitals/Districts of India, Chandigarh is the 738th worst ranked in Central PSU Jobs(Formal),2023 . This implies that this is not a highly urbanized district compared to other districts.
Out of 768 District Capitals/Districts of India, Chandigarh is the 603rd worst ranked in # of UG Enrolments - Management (No, AISHE 2021) . This indicates that this district is less urbanised and/or has a less developed educational infrastructure compared to other districts
Out of 768 District Capitals/Districts of India, Chandigarh is the 559th worst ranked in Formal Jobs(DHQ),2023 . This implies relatively low structured employment due to this location not being a highly urbanized district and/or not a high GDP top 40 metropolis.
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Chandigarh Nature Highlights
| Nature Metrics | % of India | Rank Out of 768 | City / Districts Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ab. Prod (000' tonnes) Banana Production |
Ab. Prod (000' tonnes) Banana Production | 0.02% | 18th | 4008 |
|
Ab. Prod (Lakh tonnes) Chickpea Production |
Ab. Prod (Lakh tonnes) Chickpea Production | 0.05% | 117th | 7317 |
|
Ab. Prod (000' tonnes ) Potatoes Production |
Ab. Prod (000' tonnes ) Potatoes Production | 0.01% | 123rd | 6009 |
|
Ab. Prod (000' Tonnes) Onion Production |
Ab. Prod (000' Tonnes) Onion Production | 0.02% | 176th | 10119 |
|
Number of Horse (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Horse (20th Cattle Census) | 0.09% | 256th | 9413 |
|
Number of Pony (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Pony (20th Cattle Census) | 0.01% | 321st | 7571 |
|
Number of Buffalo (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Buffalo (20th Cattle Census) | 0.01% | 442nd | 9979 |
|
Number of Total Poultry (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Total Poultry (20th Cattle Census) | 0.01% | 507th | 1388 |
|
Number of Pig (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Pig (20th Cattle Census) | 0.00% | 528th | 9647 |
|
Number of Cattle (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Cattle (20th Cattle Census) | 0.01% | 556th | 9263 |
|
Number of Goat (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Goat (20th Cattle Census) | 0.00% | 578th | 10856 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Chandigarh Culture message.info.Highlights
| Sr.No | ai.info.Culture Metrics | ai.info.Counts | ai.info.Name |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Famous Forts |
Famous Forts | 1 | Burail Fort |
|
Famous Church Name |
Famous Church Name | 1 | Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Joseph in Shimla of the Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh |
|
Famous Museum Name |
Famous Museum Name | 1 | Government Museum and Art Gallery |
|
Cantt |
Cantt | 1 | Chandigarh |
| ai.info.Name | City | IATA Code | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Airport Name |
Chandigarh International Airport | Chandigarh | IXC | 6 Km |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No of Total Hospitals | 61 | 298th | 3183 |
| 2 | No of District Hospital | 1 | 162nd | 9217 |
| 3 | No of Primary Health Centers | 48 | 232nd | 9696 |
| 4 | No of Hospital Beds | 1470 | 20th | 2226 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No of Community Health Centers | 9 | 86th | 7979 |
| 2 | No of Sub Divisional Hospital | 2 | 254th | 4461 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | % of Households with Cars (%, Census 2011) | 4 | 3rd | 7673 |
| 2 | GDP (Crores. RBI SCB 2023) | 27789 | 29th | 9630 |
| 3 | GDP per Capita ('000', RBI SCB 2023) | 118 | 7th | 7537 |
| 4 | Number of Households with rented houses (No, Census 2011) | 37627 | 57th | 8131 |
| 5 | Number of Households with means of Transport as Scooter/ Motorcycle/Moped (No, Census 2011) | 69577 | 141st | 8612 |
| 6 | Number of Households with means of Transport as Car/ Jeep/Van (No, Census 2011) | 15572 | 37th | 3611 |
| 7 | Number of Households with Television (No, Census 2011) | 157504 | 177th | 10446 |
| 8 | Number of Households with Internet (No, Census 2011) | 10634 | 34th | 4649 |
| 9 | Number of Households without Internet (No, Census 2011) | 20983 | 131st | 7711 |
| 10 | Number of Banks (No, RBI SCB Q1 2025) | 190 | 78th | 8473 |
| 11 | Bank Deposits (Crore, RBI SCB Q1 2025) | 30899 | 32nd | 10820 |
| 12 | Bank Credit (Crore, RBI SCB Q1 2025) | 24430 | 29th | 4657 |
| 13 | Bank Deposit/Household (Lakhs, RBI SCB 2025) | 14 | 23rd | 1786 |
| 14 | Bank Loans/Household (Lakhs, RBI SCB 2025) | 11 | 29th | 8480 |
| 15 | No. of Banks/1000 Household (in 1000, RBI SCB 2025) | 1 | 57th | 8538 |
| 16 | Bank Deposit-Bank Loans (Crores, RBI SCB 2025) | 5533 | 39th | 2237 |
| 17 | Bank Credit - Bank Debit/No. of banks (Crore, RBI SCB 2025) | 23 | 54th | 3639 |
| 18 | % of Household with Mobiles (%, Census 2011) | 51 | 190th | 4719 |
| 19 | Number of Households with TV, Computer/Laptop, Telephone/mobile phone and Scooter/ Car (No, Census 2011) | 15680 | 35th | 9285 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | House Ownership % of Households (%, Census 2011) | 86 | 31st | 1779 |
| 2 | Number of Households without TV, Internet, Radio, Computer, Mobile, Landline (No, Census 2011) | 57099 | 119th | 2428 |
| 3 | Number of Households with Owned houses (No, Census 2011) | 280805 | 280th | 6209 |
| 4 | Number of Households with Mobile only (No, Census 2011) | 174173 | 465th | 7083 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dist. Formation Year | 2011 | 96th | 5723 |
| 2 | Population per sq. km. (Km, Census 2011) | 1023 | 17th | 1663 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sex-Ratio (1000) (%, Census 2011) | 949 | 8th | 5531 |
| 2 | Decadal Growth Rate (2011) (%, Census 2011) | 19 | 391st | 6876 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | # of Population (0-18) (No, Census 2011) | 136937 | 52nd | 4310 |
| 2 | # of Higher Education Enrolments % of Pop (No, UDISE 2023) | 2 | 29th | 1171 |
| 3 | # of UG Enrolments - Commerce (No, AISHE 2021) | 5042 | 44th | 5639 |
| 4 | # of Universities (No, AISHE 2021) | 1 | 74th | 4614 |
| 5 | # of PG Enrolments - Commerce (No, AISHE 2021) | 442 | 44th | 7370 |
| 6 | Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education (18-23 Years) (No, AISHE 2021) | 29 | 1st | 10340 |
| 7 | # of Enrolment in Private and Government Colleges (No, AISHE 2021) | 39460 | 117th | 8811 |
| 8 | # of Ph.D Enrolments (No, AISHE 2021) | 258 | 56th | 2621 |
| 9 | # of Master's Enrolment (No, AISHE 2021) | 6788 | 52nd | 8698 |
| 10 | # of Bachelor's Enrolment (No, AISHE 2021) | 44296 | 97th | 3710 |
| 11 | # of UG Diploma Enrolments (No, AISHE 2021) | 334 | 27th | 6186 |
| 12 | # of Total Enrolments (No, AISHE 2021) | 49523 | 82nd | 6984 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | # of No. of Schools (No, UDISE 2023) | 1915 | 68th | 3432 |
| 2 | # of ITIS seats (No, AISHE 2021) | 4319 | 398th | 6305 |
| 3 | # of Colleges (No, AISHE 2021) | 57 | 463rd | 1244 |
| 4 | # of PG Enrolments - Engg (No, AISHE 2021) | 193 | 537th | 4901 |
| 5 | # of UG Enrolments - Engg (No, AISHE 2021) | 3322 | 540th | 3388 |
| 6 | Population (18-24) (Number, 2023) | 208496 | 562nd | 3778 |
| 7 | # of UG Enrolments - Teaching (No, AISHE 2021) | 1920 | 582nd | 9479 |
| 8 | # of Diploma (No, AISHE 2021) | 3658 | 582nd | 5109 |
| 9 | # of UG Enrolments - Management (No, AISHE 2021) | 759 | 603rd | 9119 |
| 10 | # of PG Enrolments - Management (No, AISHE 2021) | 684 | 603rd | 8659 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanctioned Police Force Number (NO, IPC 2020) | 1416 | 18th | 6659 |
| 2 | Number of Missing Persons (NO, NCRB 2022) | 285 | 85th | 9163 |
| 3 | Crime/1000 Pop (Ratio, NCRB 2022) | 1 | 147th | 1374 |
| 4 | Number of IPC Crimes (NO, NCRB 2022) | 2654 | 278th | 5361 |
| 5 | Murder/Lakh Pop (Ratio, NCRB 2022) | 1 | 362nd | 3707 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of Panchayats (Number , Census 2011) | 745 | 36th | 6597 |
| 2 | Number of Police Stations (NO, IPC 2020) | 22 | 372nd | 6818 |
| 3 | Number of Murders (NO, NCRB 2022) | 24 | 383rd | 10539 |
| 4 | Number of Cyber Crimes (NO, NCRB 2022) | 29 | 533rd | 9125 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of Internet Connections (No, TRAI September 2025) | 431189 | 55th | 6485 |
| 2 | Number of Facebook Users. (Estimated Maximum)(No, December 2025) | 163710 | 36th | 2334 |
| 3 | Number of Instagram Users. (Estimated Minimum) | 327661 | 37th | 3565 |
| 4 | Linkedin Audience Size (No, Linkedin December 2025) | 151918 | 17th | 6289 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Internet Pop / City Pop (%, TRAI September 2025) | 128 | 177th | 8067 |
| 2 | City FB Users % of City Literate Population (%, FB 2025) | 133 | 412th | 2637 |
| 3 | English Speakers (Second Language + Third Language (No, Census 2011) | 162759 | 540th | 8389 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Script Pools # < 30, 000 | 1 | 48th | 1389 |
| 2 | Gurumukhi Script (Punjabi) | 10774 | 5th | 10090 |
| 3 | Devnagri Script (Hindi) | 137058 | 30th | 9837 |
| 4 | DHQ Mother Tongue Population (No, Census 2011) | 254303 | 49th | 10347 |
| 5 | Literacy (%, Census 2023)Estd | 78 | 75th | 8556 |
| 6 | English Multilingual Population | 50193 | 12th | 6147 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perso-Arabic Script (Urdu) | 33190 | 558th | 8623 |
| 2 | Telugu Script | 39429 | 592nd | 10184 |
| 3 | Marathi Script | 27903 | 627th | 6897 |
| 4 | Gujarati Script | 25953 | 654th | 2809 |
| 5 | Bengali Script | 13153 | 661st | 2342 |
| 6 | Kannada Script | 23603 | 669th | 10351 |
| 7 | Latin Script (English) | 2647 | 681st | 5827 |
| 8 | Assamese Script | 3229 | 686th | 9094 |
| 9 | Odia Script | 5442 | 700th | 2965 |
| 10 | Tamil Script | 23886 | 702nd | 9646 |
| 11 | Malayalam Script | 6112 | 706th | 2005 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Annual Newspaper Circulation (No, RNI 2022) | 656764 | 33rd | 10266 |
| 2 | Number of Dailies or Magazines (No, RNI 2022) | 240 | 31st | 11031 |
| 3 | Number of Theatres (No, BOC 2020) | 22 | 69th | 4711 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | # of Households that use LPG/PNG as fuel for Cooking | 96340 | 110th | 9561 |
| 2 | Number of households having latrine facility within the premises | 156908 | 159th | 8057 |
| 3 | # of Households with Main source of Lighting as Electricity | 222703 | 235th | 8968 |
| 4 | # of Households with Location of drinking water source within premises | 154278 | 192nd | 4788 |
| 5 | Urbanization (% , Census 2011) | 26 | 23rd | 7733 |
| 6 | Urban Population (Number , Census 2011) | 531234 | 98th | 6005 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | # of Inhabited Villages | 777 | 36th | 8766 |
| 2 | # of Households with Main source of Lighting as Solar Energy | 1508 | 238th | 1681 |
| 3 | Number of towns (Number , Census 2011) | 10 | 368th | 1969 |
| 4 | Number of households (Number , Census 2011) | 326286 | 384th | 4454 |
| 5 | # of Households with 1 married couple | 228663 | 388th | 1474 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 768 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 768 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 768 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informal Jobs(DHQ),2023 | 56813 | 15th | 10456 |
| 2 | # of Companies,2023 | 1876 | 27th | 4982 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 768 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informal Jobs(Dist.),2023 | 626770 | 285th | 10727 |
| 2 | State Govt Jobs(Formal) DHQ,2023 | 14249 | 426th | 9986 |
| 3 | Formal Jobs(DHQ),2023 | 37084 | 559th | 8564 |
| 4 | State Govt Jobs(Formal) Dist.,2023 | 23664 | 645th | 8570 |
| 5 | Formal Jobs(Dist.),2023 | 25014 | 656th | 9744 |
| 6 | Central Govt Jobs(Formal),2023 | 6050 | 727th | 6742 |
| 7 | Central PSU Jobs(Formal),2023 | 1938 | 738th | 9381 |
LANGUAGES
City (District Capitals)/DHQ
Number Of Languages spoken by more then 30K Population : 2
BASIC DETAILS
| City (District Capitals)/DHQ
Population : |
: | 970,602 |
|---|---|---|
| City (District Capitals)/DHQ Population (Rank) |
: | 48th |
| District Area (km2) |
: | 114 |
| District Area (Rank) |
: | 751st |
| No.of Towns
in District |
: | 6 |
| No. of Villages
in District |
: | 5 |
Q - Why is all Prarang India comparative analysis being done for 768 Districts & their
respective
D.H.Q. (District Head Quarter) towns?
A - The Indian geography has historically been measured by " Districts". Today, it is
politically
managed by States & U.T.s ( Union Territories) but the unit of measurement ( Census
baseline)
continues to focus on the District, for over 150 years now. " All India" thus is a sum of the
district
parts i.e. sum of 768 districts currently ( which were 640 districts only, when the last Census
took
place in 2011). Contrary to popular perception, most data being reported at a State & U.T.
level, is
not being aggregated from underlying data at an urban (towns) & rural(villages) level. India
has
approx. 9000 towns & 600000 villages, segregated into 768 districts, each with its
respective
DHQ
(District Head Quarter) town. Except for the largest 20 towns ( Metropolitan agglomerations)
where
some detailed data is gathered by the Central Government census, only basic demographic details
are available for India's cities. Detailed survey results of the District are the most important
data
points, used to model & estimate the City & State level information in India. The 768
DHQ (
District
Head Quarter) towns & 8 Union Territories, are the important Urban metrics available in
India,
for
comparative analysis. Big data of a big & diverse country.
