Designed
by a French architect, Chandigarh is the first planned modern city of
India. It serves as the joint capital of both, Punjab and Haryana
states. Also known as "City of Roses," it is one of the most
attractive cities of India.
Demographics
As per 2001 census, the population of Chandigarh was more than 9.5 Lacs
with 86,6% constituting urban population. The male female ratio is
1000:777 which is the lowest in the country.
Climate in Chandigarh
Chandigarh has a sub-tropical continental monsoon climate. This is
characterized by a seasonal hot summers, cool winters, unreliable
rainfall and great variation in temperature which can range from 0°C
to 44°C. In winters, frost sometimes occurs during December and
January.
How to visit Chandigarh?
Chandigarh has good reach from all the major cities of India. Located
250 km from Delhi, the city can be reached with ease.
- Air : The city has a domestic airport, with
direct flights to many places, including the capital of India, New
Delhi, Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu, and Amritsar.
- Rail : The rail network serves the city
conveniently. Several important trains and express trains also cover
the city on their route. Shatabdi Express and Himalayan Queen
provide two train connections every day between Chandigarh and
Delhi. Paschim Express connects the city to Mumbai.
- Road : Chandigarh is well served by an
excellent network of roads. The National Highways No. 21
(Ambala-Kinnaur) and 22 (Chandigarh-Leh) are the chief road ways
linking Chandigarh with the rest of the country. The city is within
motorable distance from a number of popular towns and pilgrimage
centres.
Important Tourist Destinations
| Sukhna Lake |
Shopping Centre |
Rock Garden |
| Rose Garden |
Secretariat |
The High Court |
| The Legislative Assembly |
The Open Hand Monument |
The Museum and Art Gallery |
Education in Chandigarh
The city has a total literacy rate of 82% (as against the national
average of 65%). Chandigarh city has a good number of premier institutes
and colleges , thus forming a good base for higher education. The main
educational institute are the Punjab University, the Punjab Engineering
College and the Government College of Arts. Among the new teaching and
research institutions is the Postgraduate Institution of Medical
Education and Research and College of Architecture.
Economy of Chandigarh
- With a Per Capita Income of Rs. 67,370, Chandigarh is the richest
city in India.
- With three governments having their base here, most of the people
are in Government Services. Chandigarh is often called a "Pensioners
Paradise" because a major percentage of Chandigarh's population
consists of people who are either serving the Governments or have
retired from government service.
- There are about 15 medium to large industries in the city.
- There are 2500 units of small scale industries.
- Chandigarh has a well developed market and banking
infrastructure.
- The three major trade promotion organizations in Chandigarh are :
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- The tri-city region, comprising Chandigarh-Panchkula-Mohali, is
poised to grow as a major BPO and ITES (IT Enabled Services)
destination.
Major Industries in Chandigarh
- Paper Manufacturing
- Basic Chemicals
- Basic Metals and Alloys
- Machinery
- Food Products
- Metal Products
- Electrical Goods
- Transport Equipment
- Repair Services
