Chandigarh is a cosmopolitan city drawing residents from across India, heavily influenced by Punjabi culture.
| Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Population** | ~1.2 Million (Estimated 2023) | | **Primary Languages** | Hindi, Punjabi, English | | **Major Religions** | Hinduism (~80%), Sikhism (~13%), Islam (~4%), Christianity (~1%) | | **Sex Ratio** | ~818 females per 1,000 males (Census 2011; improving in recent estimates) | | **Age Distribution** | Highly youthful; large student and young professional population. | | **Literacy Rate** | ~86.05% |