Union Territory Chandigharh at a Glance

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.nic.in

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