Area Overview
What makes Sector 38 special
Sector 38 is a large southern residential sector with good school and market provision.
Sector 38 West, listed separately on this sheet, is a distinct adjoining area rather than a quadrant of it.
Quadrants 38C and 38D sit within the sector proper.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled professional population in a mix of plotted and board housing.
Languages
Official languages: English and Punjabi, with Hindi in everyday use.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Bengali
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
A planned Chandigarh sector on the Le Corbusier grid, under Chandigarh Administration.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Sector housing and society households
26%
Young Professionals
Government, services and the Tricity offices
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Sector 38
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Sector 17 restaurants (5 km)₹700–1600
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Sector 35 restaurants₹800–1800
Global, Multi-cuisine
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Sector 17 cafes (5 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Brunch
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Sector 38
Exceptionally Connected
Southern Residential • NO METRO • Sector 17 12 min • Mohali airport 12 km
Local Train
Chandigarh Junction is about 11 km, the city’s only railway station.
Metro
THERE IS NO METRO IN CHANDIGARH. The city runs on buses and road transport, with CTU services across the Tricity. A metro has been discussed for years but nothing is operating.
Airport
Chandigarh airport at Mohali about 12 km — around 25 minutes at peak.
Roads
The V-road hierarchy runs sector to sector, linking to the Chandigarh–Ambala and Chandigarh–Ludhiana highways.
Commute Times from Sector 38
No metro Metro
0 min • Road
Sector 17
10 min • Road
Sector 17
12 min • Road
DND Flyway
8 min • Road
Mohali airport
25 min • Road
Chandigarh Junction
9 min • Road
Sector 35 market
7 min • Road
Sector 17 Plaza
12 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Amity University (Sector 125)3 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Jaypee Institute (Sector 62)1 km
Engineering • Private
- Panjab University5 km
Central University
- PGIMER Chandigarh6 km
Medical Institute
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)1 km
Engineering • Private
- Punjab Engineering College9 km
Deemed University
Schools (K–12)
- Sector CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- St John’s High School (Sector 26)8 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Amity International (Sector 44)6 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)7 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Sector parks
- Green belts (2 km)
- Sukhna Lake
- Rose Garden
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 2 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 5 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Sector parks
- Sector 17 (5 km) (retail & dining)
- Sukhna Lake
- Rock Garden
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹500/day • Gyms • Planned sector grid
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- IT Park (Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park)
- Mohali coworking
- Day passes from ₹500
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Sector market dining
- Sector 26 pubs
- Bars close by midnight
- Quiet residential sectors
Sector 38 vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Sector 38 is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Sector 38 | Sector 37 | Sector 39 | Sector 40 | Sector 38 West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹24K–37K | ₹24K–37K | ₹21K–33K | ₹24K–37K | ₹19K–29K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹42K–78K | ₹42K–78K | ₹36K–68K | ₹42K–78K | ₹32K–60K |
| Premium Rent | ₹1.09L–2.5L | ₹1.09L–2.5L | ₹94K–2.18L | ₹1.09L–2.5L | ₹83K–1.92L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.89L–5.07L | ₹1.89L–5.07L | ₹1.62L–4.42L | ₹1.89L–5.07L | ₹1.44L–3.9L |
| Train Station | Chandigarh (8 km) | Chandigarh (7 km) | Chandigarh (9 km) | Chandigarh (6 km) | Chandigarh (10 km) |
| Metro Access | Bus Access | ISBT 2 km | ISBT 1 km | ISBT 3 km | ISBT 2 km |
| Airport Distance | ISBT 4 km | 12 km | 13 km | 11 km | 14 km |
| Nightlife | 10 km | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Sukhna / Green Belt | 2 km | 2 km | 3 km | 2 km |
| Safety Rating | 3 km | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.4/5 | Very Good | Good | Good | Very Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Excellent | Expat Friendly | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
Why choose Sector 38?
Sector 38 is a large southern residential sector with good school and market provision. Note Sector 38 West is a distinct adjoining area rather than a quadrant of it, and prices differently.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Sector parks
Every sector carries green space under the Le Corbusier plan.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 2 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
Sukhna Lake
The city’s reservoir and promenade at the northern edge.
Best for: Walks & birdwatching
Entertainment & Things to Do
Sector market, Sector 17 (5 km), Elante Mall
Sector 17 Plaza (5 km),, Sukhna Lake,, Rock Garden
Sector sports complexes, Sector 46 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh Club
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Sector 38: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Sector market
- Sector 17 (5 km)
- Apni Mandi
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Sector gyms from ₹1200/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Chandigarh)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Sector parking adequate
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Sector library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Sector 38
Average monthly rents in Sector 38 (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹12K – ₹17K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹18K – ₹27K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹24K – ₹41K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹42K – ₹78K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹65K – ₹1.29L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹1.09L – ₹2.5L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.89L – ₹5.07L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL applies across Chandigarh — facades, heights and alterations are regulated and cannot be changed freely. Separately, establish the current FLOOR-WISE SALE position for the specific property, which affects what can be bought, financed and resold.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Sector 38
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Sector market and V-4 shopping street in the sector
- ✓Sector 17 about 12 minutes by road
- ✓Sector 17 about 5 km
- ✓A planned sector on the Le Corbusier grid with mature trees
- ✓Local hospitals about 2 km
- ✓Amity University about 3 km
- ✓Mohali airport about 12 km
- ✓Local markets for everyday needs
- ✓Two operating metro lines across the city
- ✓Good school and market provision
What to Watch Out For
- ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL applies — facades and alterations are regulated
- Establish the Estate Office position and any transfer conditions
- Architectural control governs facades, heights and alterations
- Establish the floor-wise sale position for the specific property
- Older stock varies considerably in condition
- Market parking is tight in the established sectors
- Air quality is a documented seasonal problem across the region
- Power backup arrangements vary between societies
- Sector 38 and Sector 38 West are distinct — confirm which
- ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL — facades and alterations are regulated
Renting in Sector 38: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.3
Safety
4.2
Environment
