Chandigarh Population 2026

Chandigarh has a population of 970,602, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chandigarh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Chandigarh (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

970,602

Rank in India

#57

Coordinates

30.74°N, 76.79°E

~351 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

239 km

148 miles, straight line

Cities near Chandigarh

Naya Gaon50,869 people · ~4 km away
Mani Mājra15,489 people · ~5 km away
Panchkula211,355 people · ~8 km away
Mohali166,864 people · ~9 km away
Zerakpur95,553 people · ~9 km away
Kharar74,460 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chandigarh?

Chandigarh has a population of 970,602 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in India.

What region is Chandigarh in?

Chandigarh is located in Chandigarh, India.

Is Chandigarh the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 239 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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