Important Facts about Chandigharh
Union Territory |
Chandigharh |
| State Map |  |
| Capital | – – |
| Date of Formation | 1 November 1966 |
| Chief Minister | – – |
| Lt. Governor & Administrator | Present Lt. Governor & Administrator – Shri.V.P. Singh Badnore (Administrator)
List of Lt. Governor & Administrator of Chandigharh First Lt. Governor & Administrator – Arjun Singh |
| First Chief Minister | – – |
| Seat of High Court | Punjab and Haryana High Court (Chandigharh)
List of Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Members of Parliment (MP Seats) | Total number of Seats – 01
MP Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Chandigarh Present MP Kher, Smt. Kirron (BJP) |
| Number of Sectors | 56 |
| Area | 114 km2 |
| Rank of state by Area | 34th |
| Population(2011) | 1,055,450 |
| Literacy rate | 86.05% |
| Types Of Religion | Hinduism(80.78%), Sikhism(13.11%), Islam(4.87%), Christianity(0.83%), Others(0.4) |
| Neighbouring States | Punjab & Haryana |
| Neighbouring Countries | – – |
| Main Language | Hindi & Punjabi |
| Other Languages | English |
| Biggest River in Chandigharh | – – |
| Rivers in Chandigharh | – – |
| Lakes in Chandigharh | Sukhna lake |
| Coastline | – – |
| Number of Beaches in Chandigharh | – – |
| Number of Mountains in Chandigharh | – – |
| Agricultural land | 1250 hectares |
| Forest Land | 3245.30 Hectares |
| Latitude | 30.7333° N |
| Longitude | 76.7794° E |
| City & Town | Chandigharh |
| Transport & Communication | Road, Railway & Air |
| Airports in Chandigharh | Chandigarh International Airport |
| International Airports in Chandigharh | Chandigarh International Airport |
| Major Ports in Chandigharh | – – |
| Length of National Highways | 15.28 Km |
| Railway Length | 15.70 Km |
| World Heritage Sites (UNESCO) in Chandigharh | The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016) |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Chandigharh | City Birds WLS, Sukhna Lake WLS |
| Major Temples in Chandigharh | Mansa Devi Temple NADA SAHIB Shiva Temple Of Saketri SHANI DEV TEMPLE ISKCON TEMPLE |
| Major Tourist Places in Chandigharh | Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Pinjore Gardens, International Dolls Museum, Terraced Garden, Le Corbusier Centre, ChattBir Zoo, Cactus Gardens, Museum and Art Gallery, Mohali Cricket Stadium, |
| Number of MLA Seat | – – |
| Legislative Assembly Name | – – |
| Emblem |  |
| State Dance | – – |
| State Anthem | – – |
| Cuisine | Sheer korma, Shahi Paneer, kadhai Paneer, Punj Ratani Dal (a combination of five lentils), Choley ( Usally tasted with Naan), Dal Handi/ Dal Makhani (sabzi of pulses) and Sarson ka Saag (Mustard leaved curry), Tandoori Roti, Naan, Lachha Paratha, Kulcha, Chapatti or Phulka, Mooli Paratha, Aloo Paratha, Bhatoora and Poori, |
| State Animal | Indian grey mongoose |
| State Bird | Indian grey hornbill |
| State Flower | Sacred Tree |
| State Fruit | – – |
| State tree | Mango |
| Sport | – – |
| Number of National Parks in Chandigharh | – – |
| Movie Industry Name | – – |
| Festivals | Baisakhi, Lohri, Holla Mohalla, Gurpurab, BhaiyaDooj (Tikka), Teeyan, The Mango Festival, Teej Festival, The Chandigarh Carnival, The Plaza Carnival |
| Website | chandigarh |