As Sukhna Lake is a public recreational space and reservoir, it does not have a permanent residential population. However, it reflects the demographics of Chandigarh city, which it serves.
| Demographic Category | Profile Details (Chandigarh Avg.) | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~1.1 million (Chandigarh UT) | | **Major Religions** | Hinduism (~80%), Sikhism (~13%), Islam (~4%), Christianity (~1%) | | **Languages Spoken** | Hindi, Punjabi, English | | **Median Age** | ~28 years | | **Urban/Rural** | ~97% Urban |
_Note: The lake sees millions of transient visitors, tourists, and daily local joggers representing a diverse cross-section of India and international tourists._
