Chandi Mandir is a cantonment area around 15 kilometres from Chandigarh. The Mansa Devi Shrine is around 10 kilometres from here. It is situated amidst the Shivalik Hills. The Western Command of Indian Army is located here.

Panchkula is the adjoining city and Chandi Mandir is considered to be a part of the Panchkula district. The Kalka Ambala Highway passes through here, along the north-east direction. The Zirakpur Kalka or Shimla-Delhi Highway meets the Chandigarh Old Panchkula Highway towards the west of this area. Manimajra is around 4 kilometres from here. The Ghaggar River flows also in the west of Chandi Mandir.

The Sukhna Path leads to the Chandigarh International Airport, around 9.6 kilometres from here. The Panchkula Chandigarh Road connects the area to the Chandigarh Railway Station, 9.1 kilometres away.

Property in Chandi Mandir is much in demand because of its well-developed social infrastructure. Sector 2 Panchkula, Pinjore, Ishar Nagar, Sector 3 Panchkula, Sector 26, Sector 20 Panchkula and Sector 20 are the neighbouring areas. The size of Chandi Mandir property ranges from 2,250 to 9,000 sq ft. The starting price of Chandi Mandir real estate is Rs 91.24 lakh. The lowest rate is Rs 3,800 per sq ft, being charged by Ireo’s FiveRivers Plot, while the highest rate of Rs 4,055 per sq ft is being charged by the same project.

The Chandi Mandir area has several schools, including an Army Public School and two Kendriya Vidyalaya schools. Delhi Public School, Pinjore, Hansraj Public School and British School are some of the other educational institutes here. Civil Hospital, Saket Hospital and Command Hospital are some of the healthcare facilities on offer here.