Panchkula: Difference between revisions
| Line 232: | Line 232: | ||
<ref>http://worldweather.wmo.int/066/c00526.htm</ref> |
<ref>http://worldweather.wmo.int/066/c00526.htm</ref> |
||
== |
==Doorstep Destination== |
||
{{portal|Chandigarh}} |
{{portal|Chandigarh}} |
||
*[[Ajitgarh]] |
*[[Ajitgarh]] |
||
| Line 238: | Line 238: | ||
*[[Indian special forces training school]] |
*[[Indian special forces training school]] |
||
*[[Zirakpur]] |
*[[Zirakpur]] |
||
*[[Kasauli]] |
|||
*[[Shimla]] |
|||
*[[Nahan]] |
|||
==References== |
==References== |
||
Revision as of 00:18, 26 April 2014
Panchkula
पंचकुला | |
|---|---|
city | |
 Yagya Shala, within the Mansa Devi temple complex | |
| Nickname: Chandigarh Tricity | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Panchkula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 816 km2 (315 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 210,175 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 134 109 - 134 114 |
| Telephone code | 91-172 |
| Vehicle registration | HR-03, HR-68, CH-01 |
| Website | panchkula |
Panchkula (Hindi: पंचकुला़) is a planned city in Panchkula district, Haryana, India. It forms part of a metropolitan area with the Union Territory of Chandigarh and the city of Ajitgarh in Punjab state. The city hosts the Chandimandir Cantonment, the headquarters of the Western Command of the Indian Army. In 2011, Panchkula had population of 561,293 of which male and female were 299,679 and 261,614 respectively. Panchkula is surrounded by Himachal Pradesh in the north and east, Punjab and Chandigarh Union Territory in the west and by Ambala district in the south and east. Panchkula district shares borders with Chandigarh, Ajitgarh, Solan and Ambala districts.
Etymology
The word Panchkula is derived from the local words panch (Sanskrit: पंच) (five) and kula (Sanskrit: कुला) (canals), possibly referring to five irrigation canals that distribute water from the Ghaggar-Hakra River.
History
Chandigarh derived its name from a temple of goddess Chandi (the Chandi Mandir) located in Panchkula district. The word Chandigarh literally means “the fort of Chandi” The metropolitan of Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula collectively forms a Tri-city
Panchkula district
Formed as the 17th district of Haryana state in India (ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਪੰਚਕੁਲਾ). As formed 15 August 1995, it comprises two sub divisions and two Tehsils named Panchkula and Kalka. It has 264 villages out of which 12 villages are un-inhabited and 10 villages wholly merged in towns or treated as census towns according to census 1991. There are five towns in the district named Barwala, Kalka, Panchkula, Pinjore and Raipur Rani. Panchkula city is the headquarters of district .
Geography and climate
Panchkula district has a sub tropical continental monsoon climate having, hot summers, cool winters, good monsoon rainfall. It has great variation in temperature (-1 °C to 43 °C). Sometimes winter frost 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 is the only perennial river, which is very shallow outside of the monsoons.
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 gravel and pebbles in their beds. Only the Sirsa river, in Kalka Tehsil, flows towards northwest. The soils in the district are mainly light loam.
The underground water in the district is generally fresh and suitable for domestic and irrigation purposes. The underground water level is generally high in the southern parts and low in north and northeast which is hilly tract. The district lies in the Himalayas boundary fault zones and earthquakes of moderate to high intensity have occurred in the past.
Demographics
![[icon]](/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (November 2013) |
Education
- Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula (Senior Wing)[1]
- Satluj Public School, Sector 2, Panchkula (Junior Wing)[2]
- The British School, Panchkula
- The Scholars Public School,[3] NH-73, Mouli, Panchkula
- Hallmark Public School,[4] Sector - 15
- Bhavan Vidyalaya School, Sector 15, Panchkula [5]
- St. Soldier Divine Public School,[6] Sector - 16
- Saupin's School, Sector 9[7]
- M.R.A. School, Sector 7[8]
- The Nurtuary Preschool (Adj. Sector - 20 Panchkula)[9]
- Kendriya Vidalaya No.1,[10] Chandimandir Cantonment
- Kendriya Vidalaya No.2,[11] Chandimandir Cantonment
- Panchkula Engineering College[12]
- D.A.V sector 11
- Manav Mangal sec 11
- Hansraj sector 6
Hotels
- Bella Vista Hotel,[13] Sector - 5
- Red Bishop Tourist Complex,[14] Sector - 1
- Gymkhana Clubs - Sector 6 , 3 and MDC
- KC Hotel & Spa (Offering 5-star accommodation in Panchkula City)
- The Golden Tulip
- Hotel North Park - A 3 Star Government Approved Hotel
Cinemas
- Fame Cinemas,Shalimar Mall, Sector - 5
- Fun Cinemas, Fun Republic Mall, Manimajra
- INOX: NH22 Mall, Amravati Enclave
Commercial & IT
Elegant and extraordinary work culture now has a heavenly address Panchkula smart Zone - New high tech ventures, including biotech, information technology and advanced manufacturing can access a host of services to grow a business.
Specially created "technology parks" designed to spur the growth of technology-related or research-oriented businesses and employment opportunities. Technology firms, biomedical businesses, universities or private research institutes form efficient, organized and easily-identified "smart clusters," which in turn attract other businesses and highly-skilled professionals to the SmartZone.
A Business Accelerator Center serves as a one-stop shop to help transfer technology to product development.
- http://alhindia.com/it-park-panchkula.htm
- http://www.anantrajlimited.com/commercial/artechparkpanchkulaharyana/index.asp?links=pr1&pro_type=2&pro=artechparkpanchkulaharyana
Administrative offices
Panchkula is in a way the hub of the government of Haryana. Panchkula is being developed as a model of Urban development. The prime development agency of Haryana named Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has its administrative branch in the city of Panchkula. Apart from this, various other offices of different governmental agencies are found in Panchkula
The administration and other agencies in Panchkula are one who look after the overall upkeep and maintenance and development of the city in its entirety, are the lifeline of the city.
Most of major Regional Office are set up under one roof in panchkula (well known for promptly addressing the grievances of the people and inhabit an efficient machinery)
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- HSSC OFFICE BAYS
- Hafed , CORPORATE OFFICE
- Department of Technical Education.
- Staff Selection Commission .
- Regional Transport Authority.
- District Education Office.
- Public Service Commission.
- Regional Employment Office.
- Food and Supply Controller
Notable People from Panchkula
- Sardar Anjum, Indian Poet and Philosopher, Padma Bhushan and Padam Shri
- Dr.Naresh, Indian Poet and Philosopher, Awarded National Award by Govt. of India & Lifetime Achievement Award by Haryana Govt.
Healthcare
- Prakriti Brain Nerve Centre House No 29, Sector 8, Panchkula[15]
- Phoenix Hospital & Diagnostic Centre, SCO 8, Sector - 16, Panchkula-134109[16]
- Panckhula Welfare Trust Charitable Diagnostic Centre, MDC, Panchkula[17]
- Raffels Hospital, Sector - 14[18]
- Alchemist [19]
- Provider [20]
Tourist attraction
- Kaushalya Reservoir Lake
- Pinjor Gardens or Yadavindra Gardens
- Nada sahib
- Mansa devi
- Cactus Garden (Asia's biggest garden devoted to rare and endangered species of Indian succulents)
- Morni Hills
- Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka
- Tau Devi Lal Sports complex
- 18 hole golf course
Himalayan Expressway
The Express way bypass, cutting through the Shivaliks, is part of the 27.5 km expressway project passes through panchkula. Driving on Himalayan Expressway is a wonderful experience through Shivalik hills making experience more beautiful with clouds around these hills. Drive on Himalayan Expressway is like a surprise for folks who have been driving in planes and suddenly chip into the Shivalik hills , kasauli or shimla.
Average temperature
- Spring: The climate remains the most enjoyable part of the year during the spring season (from February-end to early-April). Temperatures vary between (max) 13 °C to 20 °C and (min) 5 °C to 12 °C.
- Autumn: In autumn (from September-end to mid November.), the temperature may rise to a maximum of 30 °C. Temperatures usually remain between 10° to 22° in autumn. The minimum temperature is around 6 °C.
- Summer: The temperature in summer (from Mid-April to June-end) may rise to a maximum of 40 °C. Temperatures generally remain between 30 °C to 39 °C (94 – 101F).
- Monsoon: During monsoon (from early-July to mid-September), Panchkula receives moderate to heavy rainfall and sometimes heavy to very heavy rainfall (generally during the month of August or September). Usually, the rain bearing monsoon winds blow from south-west/south-east. Mostly, the city receives heavy rain from south (which is mainly a persistent rain) but it generally receives most of its rain during monsoon either from North-west or North-east. Maximum amount of rain received by the city of Panchkula during monsoon season is 195.5 mm in a single day.
- Winter: Winters (November-end to February-end) are mild but it can sometimes get quite chilly in Panchkula. Average temperatures in the winter remain at (max) 5 °C to 14 °C and (min) -1 °C to 5 °C. Rain usually comes from the west during winters and it is usually a persistent rain for 2–3 days with sometimes hail-storms.
Doorstep Destination
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ The SCHOLARS Public School - thescholarsschool.com, Vill. Mauli, Barwala, Panchkula
- ^ Hallmark, Best School in Panchkula, CBSE Schools
- ^ [3]
- ^ Saint Soldier's School, Panchkula
- ^ Saupin'S School, Panchkula
- ^ MRA
- ^ The Nurtuary
- ^ http://kv1chandimandir.org/
- ^ kv2chandimandir.org
- ^ Welcome to Panchkula Engineering College
- ^ http://www.bellavistamall.com/hotel.htm
- ^ Redbishop
- ^ www.pimeonline.com
- ^ Phoeinx
- ^ http://www.pkltrust.com/
- ^ Raffels Hospital
- ^ [4]
- ^ [5]
- ^ http://worldweather.wmo.int/066/c00526.htm
External links
.png){kind=small}
