When an emergency strikes, every second counts. Keep this handy list of Chandigarh helpline numbers saved on your phone — from police, fire and ambulance to hospitals, women’s safety, civic complaints and utilities, here are the contacts every Chandigarh resident should know.
✍️ By Rahul Goyal · Chandigarh Life
Quick answer: In any emergency in Chandigarh, dial 112 (national emergency), 100 (police), 101 (fire) or 108/102 (ambulance). For women’s safety call 1091, for children 1098, and for cyber crime 1930. Chandigarh’s key hospitals (PGIMER, GMCH-32, GMSH-16) and Municipal Corporation contacts are listed below.
🚨 National Emergency Numbers
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 112 | All-in-one National Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) |
| 100 | Police Control Room |
| 101 | Fire Brigade |
| 102 | Ambulance (free) |
| 108 | Emergency Response Service / Ambulance |
| 1073 | Road Accident Emergency |
| 104 | Health Helpline |
👩 Women, Child & Citizen Safety
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 1091 | Women Helpline (24×7) |
| 181 | Women Helpline (domestic abuse) |
| 1098 | Childline (child in distress) |
| 1930 | Cyber Crime Helpline |
| 14567 | Senior Citizen Helpline (Elderline) |
| 1950 | Election Commission Helpline |
🏛️ Chandigarh Civic & Utility Helplines
| Department | Number |
|---|---|
| Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (Sector 17) | 0172-2541002, 2541003, 2541004, 155304 (complaints) |
| Electricity Complaint | 1912 |
| LPG Gas Leak Emergency | 1906 |
| Railway Enquiry | 139 |
🏥 Chandigarh Hospital Emergency Numbers
| Hospital | Contacts |
|---|---|
| PGIMER (Sector 12) | Emergency: 0172-2747585 · Reception: 0172-2756565 · Blood Bank: 0172-2756480 |
| GMCH-32 (Govt. Medical College, Sector 32) | Emergency: 0172-2665253 to 60 · Eye Bank: 98148-21212 |
| GMSH-16 (General Hospital, Sector 16) | Emergency: 0172-2768201, 2768202 · Ambulance: 0172-2782457 |
| Chandigarh SPCA (Animal Hospital) | Hospital: 0172-2696450 · Office: 0172-2696491 |
Numbers are compiled from official Chandigarh Administration and national emergency sources. Landline numbers use the STD code 0172. Please verify critical numbers locally, as official contacts can occasionally change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the emergency number in Chandigarh?
Dial 112 for any emergency — it connects you to police, fire and ambulance from a single number. You can also call 100 (police), 101 (fire) or 108 (ambulance) directly.
What is the women helpline number in Chandigarh?
Call 1091 (Women Helpline) or 181 for women’s safety and domestic-abuse support — both are available 24×7.
What is the ambulance number in Chandigarh?
Dial 108 or 102 for a free government ambulance. Major hospitals like PGIMER, GMCH-32 and GMSH-16 also run their own ambulance services.
Which are the main government hospitals in Chandigarh?
PGIMER (Sector 12), GMCH-32 (Sector 32) and GMSH-16 (Sector 16) are the main government hospitals, all with 24-hour emergency departments.
How do I report a cyber crime in Chandigarh?
Call the national cyber-crime helpline 1930 or report online at cybercrime.gov.in as soon as possible.
What is the child helpline number?
Call 1098 (Childline) for any child in distress or in need of protection — it is free and available 24×7.
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