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Panchkula (Hindi: पंचकुला़, Punjabi:
ਪੰਚਕੁਲਾ) is a planned city in Panchkula District, Haryana/Punjab,
India. It is a satellite city of the Union Territory of
Chandigarh. The prestigious Chandimandir Cantonment
Headquarters of the Indian Western Command, is also located
in Panchkula city. There are five towns in the district
named Panchkula,Barwala Pinjore, Kalka and Raipur Rani. The
only Hill station in Haryana called Morni is also in this
District. The estimated population of Panchkula city, in
2006, is 2,00,000. Panchkula and Mohali (in Punjab) are two
satellite cities of Chandigarh. These three cities are
collectively known as Chandigarh Tricity.
The origin of the name Panchkula is based on the five
irrigation canals (or kuls as they were called, making it
Panch Kul of five canals) that take water from the Ghaggar
in the uphill section and distribute it from Nada Sahib to
Mansa Devi. The Nada canal has now been eroded by the river
and most of the kul's pass through the cantonement of
Chandimandir towards Mansa Devi. The canals are a beautiful
example of community property and are maintained by the
villagers along the way, with distribution days decided. The
canals were made by a ruler in the past, and follow the
contours to take water to levels much higher than the river
at the same spot.
Languages
Hindi and Punjabi are the main spoken languages in
Panchkula. English is also prevalent.
Physical aspects
Panchkula is surrounded by Himachal Pradesh in the north
and east, Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh in the
west and by Ambala district in the south as well as east.
Panchkula district shares its borders with Chandigarh,
Mohali district, Ambala district and Solan district.
Panchkula district has a sub tropical continental monsoon
climate where the seasons are, hot summer, cool winter, good
monsoon rainfall and great variation in temperature (0 °C to
43 °C). In winter frost sometimes occurs during December and
January. The district also receives winter rains from the
western disturbance. The rainfall is mostly received in the
monsoon. Morni hills constitute the highest point of the
district as well as of Haryana. The Ghaggar river is the
only perennial river. It is very shallow outside of the
monsoons. The Ghaggar river system is now thought to be the
original Saraswati river, It now dries up in Rajasthan and
does not reach the sea. This is due to geological changes
that diverted the Sutlej from Ropar to take another channel.
The important rivers/streams of the district are Ghaggar,
Sirsa, Kaushalya.
Generally the slope of the district is from north east to
south west and in this direction, most of the rivers/streams
rainfed torrents flow down and spread much gravels and
pebbles in their beds. Only the Sirsa river, in Kalka Tehsil,
flows towards northwest through a u arrow halt of shivalik
tract. The soils in the district are mainly light loam (seoti)
piedmont (Ghar and Kandi), Swalik (pahar), silticlay (Naili
and chhachhra Dakar) etc. The under ground water in the
district occurs under confirmed and semi-confirmed
conditions which is generally fresh and suitable for
domestic and irrigation purposes. The under ground water
level is generally high in the southern parts and low in
north and northeast which is hilly tract. The district lies
in a region where earthquakes of moderate to high intensity
have been felt in the past. Being situated at the Himalayan
boundary fault zones it is prone to earthquakes.
Forest cover
The total area of district under forests is 42.54 %,
which is highest in the state. This is primarily in the
hilly section just outside Panchkula city. The district has
a favorable climate for the growth of rich and abundant
vegetation due to reasonably good rainfall and elevation.
Shisham (Dalbergia Sissoo), Kikar (Acacia nilotica) and
Mango (Mangifera indica) are the important tree species
grown in the plains. Safeda (Eucalyptus hybrid) has been
introduced since 1963 in forest areas as well as on private
lands. Poplar too has been cultivated in farms. The natural
vegetation is mainly of forest growth and its degradation
stages. Tropical dry deciduous forests and sub-tropical
forests are found here. Pine trees are found in the Morni
Hills. Most of the forests in the district are in the
Morni-Pinjore belt. This hilly forested tract covers Morni
and the edges of Pinjore. That is why, the management of
forests in the Panchkula district is vested with the
Morni-Pinjore Forest Division.
Urban Estate Panchkula
The new urban estate of Panchkula is west of Chandigarh. The
Chandigarh railway station is near the Chandigarh-Panchkula
boundary, and has an exit toward Panchkula. The area's of
Shivalik Enclave,and Manimajra are towards the Northwest of
Panchkula Urban estate. The Cantonment of Chandimandir is
north of Panchkula urban estate, toward's the Urban estate's
southern edge is Zirakpur in Punjab. Most of the developed
sectors are West of the Ghaggar river. The Shimla highway
cuts through the estate mostly parallel to the Ghaggar. and
it's newer sectors are on the western banks of the Ghaggar.
It is developed on outskirts of Chandigarh, amongst the
picturesque background of the Shivalik hills and the Ghaggar
River. The township has been sub-divided into residential
sectors, industrial sectors, parks and areas for regional
recreation, major institutions, markets, and government and
semi-government offices. The Eastern sectors are on the edge
of Ramgarh, through which a road runs south to Dera Bassi in
Punjab via Mubarakpur. East of Ramgarh on the road to
Naraingarh ( in Ambala district) is Barwala where an
industrial estate has been set up and Raipur Rani where
Sabeer Bhatia is proposing to set up a Nano city. The road
to Nahan- Paonta- Dehradun goes through these towns. Short
of Raipur Rani is a turn that goes to Dosarka between Ambala
and Yamunanagar.
A large area south of Old Panchkula between Ambala-Kalka
national highway and the Ghaggar River has been developed
for recreation. The area has a golf course, and a sports
complex, named Tau Devi Lal Sports complex. Tau Devi Lal
Sports Complex has been popular due to the ICL Cricket
Tournaments here.
North of Chandimandir are hills and Pinjore as well as Kalka,
due west of Pinjore is the industrial area of Baddi. HMT
factory is in Pinjore and An ancillary industrial estate of
HMT with built-up sheds has been established. Bharat
Electronics Limited (BEL-A government of India Enterprise)
was set up on approximately 23 hectares of land in Panchkula
Industrial Area and today employs a large work force.
Urban estate Panchkula has had 3 phases so far
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Phase I
Sectors 1 through to 19, and Industrial area this is
shaped like a large triangle, with the railway line
being one side of the triangle and the Zirakpur Kalka
road being another. The Industrial area is largely along
the railway line. All the prime sectors and a well
developed market encompasses this triangle.
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Phase 2
Sectors 20 through to 30 This has some sectors across
the Zirakpur-Kalka road and many on both sides of the
banks of the Ghagghar. this area is developing and with
the yeras to come it will be known as modern panchkula.
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Phase 3
Are the new announced sectors beyond Ramgarh, to the
east of the existing sectors.
Places of tourist interest
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Morni Hills
Morni Hills are the offshoots of Shivalik range of
the Himalayas, which run in two parallel ranges. The
village of Morni (Bhoj Jabial) lies on the mountainside,
at 1220 meters above mean sea level. Traditions assign
the name of Morni to a Queen who is believed to have
ruled this area. Among the spurs of hills, lie two
lakes, the larger is about 550 meters long and 460
meters broad and the other about 365 meters either way.
A hill divides the two lakes but there is some hidden
channel, as the level of two lakes remains the same. The
people look upon the lakes as sacred. There is an old
fort, which is now in ruins. The hills are covered by
pine trees. The climate is salubrious and the area is
suitable for trekking. The Haryana Government has
developed this hill resort and provides facilities to
tourists, a motorable road was constructed to connect
the Morni hills with Haryana State Highway near
Panchkula. Haryana Tourism has a hotel called "Mountain
Qail" there. There are also a Forest Department rest
house named "Lal Munia" and a PWD rest house for
tourists. There is also a private hotel.
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Pinjore Gardens
Pinjore is famous for the beautiful Mughal Gardens,
known as the Yadavindra Gardens. It is perhaps the
loveliest and the oldest in northern India. It is said
to have been made by Fidaikhan in the 17th century. The
Haryana tourism department has developed the whole
complex. It has lighted fountains, a restaurant, some
rooms and a mini zoo. It has been renamed as Yadavindra
Gardens as a mark of respect to the late Yadavindra
Singh Maharaja of the earst while princely state of
Patiala, Punjab. The main gate of the garden opens on
the highest terrace and seven terraces descend gradually
into the distant boundary of the garden. In the middle
of the first terrace is the Shish Mahal in the
Rajasthani Mughal style with small windows and
apertures. There is a lyrical Hawa Mahal approached by
steps on the side of the wall. The second terrace is
uplifted by large arched doorways, above which there is
the Rang Mahal, Cleverly devised by the architect, the
view of lower terraces is from the open hall way below.
The palace has an enormous upon courtyard. We descend,
by concealed steps on both sides of the big house, to
the third terrace where the cypresses and flowerbed lead
down to dense groves of fruit trees on each layer. The
density of the dark green foliages evokes brooding
depths. The upward flow of water from the fountains
cools the eyes. There is a cube like Jal Mahal, with a
square fountain bad and a plinth to sit down on for
pleasure. The next terrace is flanked by denser groves
of trees, lightened by the water devices in the middle.
The end structure of the doorway has recently been made
into a disc-like open-air theatre. The stiff outer wall
of the garden is reminiscent of the fort walls, which
has now all around dieter pavilions housing the zoo.
Haryana Tourism has a hotel called Buderigar with an
attached restaurant at the gardens
Pinjore is also an historical place. Tools of Tower
Paleolithic period fabricated on Quartzite have been
found from the region stretching from Pinjore to
Nalagarh. Important sculptures and other antiquarian
remains recovered from the place can be assigned to the
period ranging between 9th century A.D. to 12th century
A.D.
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Nada Sahib
The Gurudwara Nada Sahib is in Panchkula on the bank
of Ghagar river. Guru Gobind Singh along with his
victorious army stayed at this place on returning after
glorious victory in the Battle of Bhangani. Nadu Shah, a
follower of Guru Gobind Singh welcomed and served him.
Guru ji blessed Nadu Shah and said that due to his
services, the place would be known by the name of Nada
Sahib. Tens of thousands of devotees visit the Gurudwara
on the full moon day (Pooranmashi) of every month.
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Mansa Devi Temple
The Mansa Devi's Temple was built by Maharaja Gopal
Singh, the ruler of Manimajra in 1815 A.D. The temple is
very popular among patrons, for the Goddess is believed
to grant boons in keeping with her name Mansa Devi.
Fairs are held in its vicinity during the holy days of
Navratra when devotees throng in lacs to pay obeisence
to Her. It also now has a larger temple adjoinng it
built by the Maharaja of Patiala. Haryana Tourism
operates a yatrika called Jatayu at this location
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Cactus Garden
Spread over an area of 7 acres (28,000 m2) in
Panchkula, the Cactus Garden, also known as the National
Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research
Centre, is Asia’s largest outdoor landscaped Cacti and
Succulents Garden.
Its collection of Indian succulents is considered the
largest in the world. The chief architect of the garden
is Dr J.S. Sarkaria. He donated a large collection of
cacti and succulent plants. The main aim of the garden
is to preserve and conserve this endangered species.
Some of the endangered species found here includes a
complete collection of Genus Caralluma of Indian origin.
With over 2500 species of cacti and succulents, this
unique garden attracts a large number of tourists as
well as botanists. The cacti and succulents are also
known for its medical values.
The Cactus Show is a major show organized at the Cactus
Garden. It is usually conducted in the month of March,
every year. People from all over the region visit it.
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Sector 5 Panchkula
Sector 5 has some commercial shops, as well as parks
and theatres, it has Yavanika, an open air amphitheatre,
Vatika a garden with a water body as well as an eating
joint. Adjoining this is a musical fountain park that is
illuminated by coloured lighting in the dark.
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Gardens
The city has beautiful gardens. like town park,
where people from all walks of life come and enjoy. to
beautify the city further more many green belts are
planted.
Educational institutes
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Bhavan Vidyalaya (Sector-15)
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Army School (Chandimandir)
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The British School (Sector-8, 12 &
21)
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CL DAV Public School (Sector-11)
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DAV Model School (SECTOR 8)
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Delhi Public School (Pinjore) - Day &
Residential
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Gurukul (Sector-20)
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Blue bird high school(sector 16)
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Hallmark Public School
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Hansraj School (Sector-6)
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Haryana Model Senior Secondary School
(Sector 10)
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Kendriya Vidyalaya (Chandimandir)
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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya,Mouli
Panchkula
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Little Flower Convent School
(Sector-14)
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Manav Mangal School (Sector-11)
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Moti Ram Arya Modern Public School
(Sector-7)
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Saarthak Public School (Sector 12-A)
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Saint Soldier Divine Public School
(Sector-16)
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Saupin's School (Sector-9)
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St. Xavier's School (Sector-20)
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Valley Public School, Mansadevi
complex
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D. C. Model Sr. Sec. School (Sector
7, Panchkula)
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Satluj Public School (Sector 2 & 4)
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Holy Child School (Sector 2 and Morni
Road)
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Government College (Sector-1)
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Government College (Kalka)
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Government college for girls
(Sector-14) Panchkula
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Government College Barwala
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Saini College for Engineering &
Textiles
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Anu College for Hotel Management (
MKSP)
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Swami Devi Dyal Institute Of
Engineering And Technology,(Barwala)
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Industrial Automation Training Centre
(IATC)
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Hotels and restaurants
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Domino's Pizza (Sector 9)
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Pizza Hut (Sector 8)
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Ruby Tuesday, Fun Cinemas, Manimajra
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KFC (Sector 9)
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Subway (Sector 8)
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Costa Coffee (Sector 8)
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Cafe Coffee Day (Sector 9)
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The Yellow Chilli (Sector 9)
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Hot Millions (Sector 9)
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Sagar Ratna (Sector 9)(SCO 325)
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Athena, Fun Cinemas, Manimajra
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Gopal ji Sweets (Sector 20)
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Anupam Sweets (Sector 11)
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Chaman (Sector 20,11,7)
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Peninsula (SCO 363- 364), (Sector 8)
Panchkula
gopals sector-8
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Maa durga sweets (Sector 11,8,7,20)
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Panchkula Golf Course ( Sector 3)
bakers oven
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CUPPA MOCHA
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SMOG
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SHEESHA
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Hotel Pallavi West Convention Center
(Sec-16)0172-2584965/66)
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North Park (near Nada Sahib)
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KC Cross Road (Sector-10)
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Ramgarh Fort (Ramgarh)
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Pallavi (Sector-5)
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Parbhat Inn (Sector-10)
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Red Bishop (Sector-1)
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Peninsula
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Western Court(sector-10)
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Shiraaz (sector-10)
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Shiraaz II (sector-5)
District administration
The Deputy Commissioner or the DC, an officer belonging
to the Indian Administrative Service, is the overall
in-charge of the General Administration in the district. The
DC is assisted by a number of officers belonging to Haryana
Civil Service and other Haryana state services.
The Superintendent of Police or the SP, an officer belonging
to the Indian Police Service, is responsible for maintaining
Law & Order and related issues in the district. The SP is
assisted by the officers of the Haryana Police Service and
other Haryana Police officials.
The Deputy Conservator of Forests or the DCF, an officer
belonging to the Indian Forest Service, is responsible for
the management of the Forests, Environment and Wild-Life in
the district including the Morni-Pinjore Forest Division.
The DCF is assisted by the officers of the Haryana Forest
Service and other Haryana Forest officials and Haryana
Wild-Life officials.
Sectoral development is looked after by the district
head/officer of each development department such as PWD,
Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, etc. These
officers are from various Haryana state services.
HOSPITALS
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Army Command Hospital, Chandimandir.
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Govt.General Hospital, sector-6
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Alchemist Hospital, Sector - 21
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Dhawan Hospital, Sector - 5
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Rachita Hospital, Dera Bassi
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Panckhula Welfare Trust, Charitable
Diagnostic Centre, MDC, Panchkula
Hill stations to visit near Panchkula
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Kalka
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Pinjore
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Kasauli
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Shimla
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Chail
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Morni
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Nahan
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Dagshai
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STD Code
0172
Pin Code
134 108-113
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