Area |
114 sq kms |
Longitude |
760 47' 14E |
Latitude |
300 44' 14N |
Altitude |
304-365 meters above MSL with 1% drainage gradient |
Annual Rainfall (average) |
1110.7 mm |
Monsoon |
July-September |
Temperature |
Winter Min. (Nov.-Jan, 2006) 10 C-160
C
Summer Max. (April-July, 2004) 270C-440C |
Prevalent Winds |
From the North West to South East in Winter and reverse
in Summer |
Air Quality |
Chandigarh's ambient air quality is better than that of most other
cities in the world. In Chandigarh only non polluting and power driven
industries are permitted. |
Total Population (2001 census) |
9,00,635 (Rural population-92120 (10.2%)
(Urban population-808515 (89.8%) |
Density of population/sq. km. |
7,900 |
Towns (NAC) |
3 - Manimajra, Burail and Attawa |
Villages |
27 |
Birth Rate (per 1000) |
21.45 (2005) |
Death Rate (per 1000) |
10.22 (2005) |
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000) |
44.13 |
Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
777 |
Decennial Population Growth |
40.33% |
Literacy Rate |
81.9% |
ISD Code |
91 |
STD Code |
0172 |
Pin Code |
160017 GPO |