India’s Biggest Drinker? Chandigarh Tops Per Capita Alcohol Consumption

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 21, 2026 05:25

Chandigarh has emerged as India’s biggest alcohol consumer, recording per capita liquor consumption nearly six times the national average. With over 23 lakh cases sold in 2024–25, the Union Territory’s per capita intake stands at 1.84 cases annually, far surpassing the country’s average and raising social and economic concerns.

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