Jawahar Lal Nehru, was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India.
{ENVIRONMENT}
Most of Chandigarh is covered by dense Banyan and Eucalyptus plantations. Asoka, Cassia, Mulberry and other trees flourish in the fores
ted ecosystem.The city has forests surrounding it which sustain many animal and plant species. Deers, Sambars, Barking Deers, Parrots, Woodpeckers and Peacocks inhabit the protected forests. Sukhna Lake hosts a variety of ducks and geese, and attracts migratory birds from parts of Siberia and Japan in the winter season. A parrot sanctuary located in the city is home to a variety of bird species.
{DEMOGRAPHICS}
As of 2001 India census, Chandigarh had a population of 900,635, making for a density of about 7900 persons per square kilometre. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. The s*x ratio is 777 females for every 1,000 males–which is the lowest in the country. Chandigarh has an average literacy rate of 81.9%, higher than the national average of 64.8%; with male literacy of 86.1% and female literacy of 76.5%. About 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{EDUCATION}
The schools of Chandigarh are affiliated to various curriculum bodies, and include model schools established by the government. There are also colleges such as Punjab Engineering College and Govt. College of Art and Craft, as well as a Government Teacher Training College. Additionally, Panjab University is based at Chandigarh.
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Chandigarh has the largest number of vehicles per capita in India. Wide, well maintained roads and parking spaces all over the city ease local transport. Chandigarh is well connected by road by NH 22 (Ambala - Kalka - Shimla - Kinnaur) and NH 21 (Chandigarh - Leh), and has both a railway station and the International Airport. The Chandigarh Metro Rail project is underway but recently[when?], due to reduce cost, it is planned to partially replace metro projects by tram and monorail,
{SPORTING VENUES AND GARDENS}
Chandigarh is home to numerous inter state sporting teams in tournaments like IPL. The city has facilities for sports such as cricket, swimming, shooting, skating and hockey. There are numerous display gardens across the city, including the Rock Garden that is built from mostly from waste material and the Rose Garden. Other gardens include Garden of Annuals, Fragrance Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Chrysanthemum Garden, Botanical Garden and Shanti Kunj.
