Chandigarh is a unique city, district, and union territory of India that serves as the joint capital of both Haryana and Punjab, bordered by Haryana to the east and Punjab to its south, west, and north. Its name is derived from the ancient Chandi Mandir temple, located nearby, which is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Chandi. The city is globally renowned for its exceptional urban design and architecture, having been masterfully planned by the celebrated Swiss-French architect Le-Corbusier, making it one of the earliest planned cities in post-independence India. Beyond its architectural fame, Chandigarh consistently ranks high on the Human Development Index (HDI) and was notably named the happiest city in India in a 2015 happiness index. Culturally, while English serves as the official language, the majority of its residents speak Hindi, followed closely by Punjabi, reflecting the vibrant blend of cultures that call this beautifully structured city home.
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Average rent benchmarks across the top sectors of Chandigarh.
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Both Punjab and Haryana wanted Chandigarh as their capital after they separated into two states in 1966. Chandigarh had been declared as a union territory by the Central Government, which also chose to designate it as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana until an acceptable agreement could be reached.