Panchkula

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{{About|the municipality in India|its namesake district|Panchkula district}}
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'''Panchkula''' is a [[planned city]] and district headquarter in the [[Panchkula district]], part of [[Ambala division]] in [[Haryana]], [[India]]. The origin of the name Panchkula came from the place where five irrigation canals meet. It forms a part of an adjoining area to the Chandigarh, Mohali and Zirakpur. It is approximately 4 km (2.4 miles) southeast of Chandigarh, 105 km (65 miles) southwest of [[Shimla]], 44 km (27 miles) from [[Ambala]] and 259 km (162 miles) northeast of [[New Delhi]], the national capital. It is a part of the [[Chandigarh capital region]] or Greater Chandigarh. The [[Chandigarh]]-[[Mohali]]-Panchkula metropolitan region collectively forms a [[Chandigarh Tricity]], with a combined population of over 2 million.

The city hosts the [[Chandimandir Cantonment]], the headquarters of the [[Western Command (India)|Western Command]] of the [[Indian Army]]. In 2011, Panchkula city had a population of 211,355 of which male and female were 111,731 and 99,624 respectively. It is a planned city like [[Chandigarh]], with a sector system.

==Etymology==
The word is derived from the local word ''panch'' ({{lang-sa|पंच}}) (''five'') and ''kula'' ({{lang-sa|कुला}}) (''canals'') "The city of 5 canals", possibly referring to five irrigation canals that distribute water from the [[Ghaggar-Hakra River]].<ref name="HR-review">{{Cite web|title=Haryana Review 2013, page 30|url=http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/HR-Review-January-2013.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508155230/http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/HR-Review-January-2013.pdf|archive-date=8 May 2016|access-date=18 April 2016}}</ref>

==History==
The city is named after Panchkula village that is situated on the Ambala Kalka highway, near the junction with the Chandigarh road. The city was planned and developed by the state of Haryana in the 1970s. Panchkula was supposed to be the capital.

===Ramgarh Fort===
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The fort was built by the rulers of [[Kahlur|Kahlur State]], headquarter of which was [[Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur]] in Himachal Pradesh. King of Bilaspur built the Ramgarh Fort 360 years ago.<ref name=harsamvad1>[http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/Haryana%20Samvad%20October%202018.pdf Haryana Samvad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129225259/http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/Haryana%20Samvad%20October%202018.pdf |date=29 November 2018 }}, Oct 2018, p38-40.</ref> In 1687, its rulers offered [[Guru Gobind Singh]] a horse, a sword and Rs 500000 when he was relocating his troops from [[Paonta Sahib]] to [[Anandpur Sahib]] after the [[Battle of Bhangani]]. In the 1750s, it fell to eventually a fief to [[Sirmur State]], but became independent in 1804. It is currently occupied by the progeny of Kalee Chand, younger son of King of Bilaspur Sangar Chand (r. 1197–1220), and run as a heritage hotel.

===Sikh sites===
'''[[Nada Sahib]]''' (named after Nada Shah who was a disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, 2 km south east of Panchkula), '''Lakhnaur Sahib''' (native place of [[Mata Gujri]] mother of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], has a [[charpai]] belonging to Guru Gobind Singh, 6 kilometres south of Ambala), '''Panjokhra Sahib''' (visited by the 8th guru of Sikhs [[Guru Har Krishan]], 8 km east of Ambala) and '''Haryoli''' (temple of [[Rishis]] [[Markandeya]] hold an annual fair in September–October where he meditated to lord Shiva at the age of 12, located 15 km to southeast of [[Ambala Cantonment]]) are the popular ancient religious sites.<ref name=hargazc1>[http://revenueharyana.gov.in/Portals/0/hr-gaz-ch-5.pdf Haryana Gazetteer], Revenue Dept of Haryana, Capter-V.</ref>

==Geography and climate==

Panchkula district has sub-tropical continental monsoon climate with hot summers, cool winters and 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. The mountains and hills of [[Kasauli]] are clearly visible from Panchkula.

Generally, the slope of the district is from north east to south west and in this direction, most of the rivers/streams rain-fed torrents flow down and spread much gravel and pebbles in their beds. Only the Sirsa river, in [[Kalka]] Tehsil flows towards the north-west. 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 north-east 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.

===Average temperature===
*Spring: It lasts 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 even above 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 the south (which is mainly a persistent rain) but it generally receives most of its rain during monsoon either from North-west or North-east. The 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldweather.wmo.int/066/c00526.htm|title=World Weather Information Service - Chandigarh|work=wmo.int}}</ref>

==Demographics==
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According to the [[2011 Census of India]], the people of the city are mainly [[Hindus|Hindu]], with substantial [[Sikh]] and [[Muslim]] minorities.<ref name=census>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/29-panchkula.html|title=Panchkula City Population Census 2011-2021 | Haryana}}</ref> According to the surveys conducted, majority of the people in Panchkula speaks Hindi as their first language.<ref>The total population of Panchkula as of 2020 is 6.27 lakhs {{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Badal-wants-back-Punjabi-speaking-areas-of-Haryana-from-new-BJP-govt/articleshow/44949956.cms|title=Badal wants back Punjabi speaking areas of Haryana from new BJP govt - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>

In 2011, Panchkula had 48,772 households in the city, with a population of 211,355, of which male and female were 111,731 and 99,624 respectively.<ref name=":0" />

== Government and politics ==
[[File:Panchkula sector 17.jpg|thumb|A street in Sector 17]]The city is a part of the [[Ambala (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ambala Lok Sabha]] constituency represented by BJP's [[Rattan Lal Kataria]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Standard|first=Business|title=Ambala Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Ambala Election Result 2019 {{!}} Ambala Winning MP & Party {{!}} Ambala Lok Sabha Seat|url=https://www.business-standard.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/haryana/ambala-sc-election-results-22_1244.html|access-date=2020-09-15|website=Business Standard}}</ref> and [[Panchkula (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Panchkula state assembly]] constituency, represented by BJP's [[Gian Chand Gupta]] since 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta tests positive for coronavirus|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/haryana-vidhan-sabha-speaker-gian-chand-gupta-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-130683|access-date=2020-09-15|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>

=== City administration ===
Panchkula municipality is governed under [http://www.bareactslive.com/HRY/hl402.htm the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973]. According to the 2011 Census, Panchkula is governed by a municipal council,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Census of India Haryana Town Amenities (Excel Row 5)|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB.html|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Census of India Website}}</ref> but it has since upgraded to the status of a municipal corporation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Municipal Corporation, Panchkula {{!}} District Administration Panchkula, Government of Haryana, India {{!}} India|url=https://panchkula.nic.in/hi/public-utility/municipal-corporation-panchkula/|access-date=2020-09-15|language=hi-IN}}</ref> The population of the municipality, as per Census 2011, is 210,175.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Census India PR Cities 1 Lakh and Above|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf}}</ref>

Since 2017, Mr Rajesh Jogpal ([[Haryana Public Service Commission|HCS]]) headed the corporation as its municipal commissioner.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-29|title=Municipal Corporation, Panchkula|url=http://www.mcpanchkula.org/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129213651/http://www.mcpanchkula.org/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-11-29|access-date=2020-09-15}}</ref> In December, 2019, he was transferred and replaced by [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] Sumedha Kataria.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-30|title=Panchkula MC commissioner Rajesh Jogpal transferred|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/panchkula-mc-commissioner-rajesh-jogpal-transferred-6190787/|access-date=2020-09-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The first woman Mayor of Panchkula was Upinder Kaur Alhuwalia, who served the term from 2013 to 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-07-04|title=Upinder Walia is new mayor of Panchkula MC|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/upinder-walia-is-new-mayor-of-panchkula-mc/story-uE6VWYz1QzHrIEweyI1bKN.html|access-date=2020-09-15|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ahluwalia is Panchkula's first woman Mayor - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/ahluwalia-is-panchkula-s-first-woman-mayor/1137897/|access-date=2020-09-15|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> In 2018, the state decided to hold direct elections for the post,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Leaders welcome direct election for Mayor|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/chandigarh/leaders-welcome-direct-election-for-mayor-650585|access-date=2020-09-15|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> and as of August 2020, they are yet to be held.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Aug 20|first1=Arvind Bishnoi / TNN /|last2=2020|last3=Ist|first3=13:43|title=Panchkula councillors spring to action with polls around the corner {{!}} Chandigarh News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/panchkula-councillors-spring-to-action-with-polls-around-the-corner/articleshow/77651232.cms|access-date=2020-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

In July 2020, the Panchkula Municipal Corporation was bifurcated, with [[Kalka]] and [[Pinjore]] separating from the corporation and getting their own municipal council status.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-07|title=Panchkula civic body bifurcated, Kalka to have its own council|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/panchkula-civic-body-bifurcated-kalka-to-have-its-own-council-6493715/|access-date=2020-09-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The city is divided into 20 [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|wards]] for the purpose of administration,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-01|title=Stage set for civic polls in Panchkula|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/stage-set-for-civic-polls-in-panchkula6579301/|access-date=2020-09-23|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Seven wards of Panchkula MC reserved for women|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/seven-wards-of-panchkula-mc-reserved-for-women-138581|access-date=2020-09-23|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> and is built over an area of 32.6 square km.<ref name=":0" />

=== Civic utilities ===
Water supply and sewerage in Panchkula is maintained by [[Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran|Haryana Urban Development Authority]] (HUDA), the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) of the state, as well as the municipal corporation at the local level.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Water Supply Status {{!}} Public Health Engineering Department, Haryana, India|url=https://phedharyana.gov.in/WSStatus|access-date=2020-12-09|website=phedharyana.gov.in}}</ref> As of 2008, 80 MLD of water is supplied to Panchkula city, and it is treated by chlorination.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2017-11-04|title=Central Pollution Control Board|url=http://cpcb.nic.in/upload/NewItems/NewItem_153_Foreword.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104041100/http://cpcb.nic.in/upload/NewItems/NewItem_153_Foreword.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-11-04|access-date=2020-12-09}}</ref>

Panchkula also produces 115 MT (metric tons or 1000 kg) of waste per day, out of which only about 40 MT is processed.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban India - National Institute of Urban Affairs Report|url=https://sbm.niua.org/sites/all/themes/bootstrap_sub_theme/word%20files/Report_for_Web.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021125101/https://sbm.niua.org/sites/all/themes/bootstrap_sub_theme/word%20files/Report_for_Web.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-10-21|access-date=2020-12-09}}</ref> As per the [[National Institute of Urban Affairs]] (NIUA) report, 100% door to door collection has been ensured in all wards through waste pickers.<ref name=":1" /> Jhariwala village has a sanitary landfill for the waste, where unsegregated waste is dumped. The city also has a community composting facility, material recovery facility and biogas plant.<ref name=":1" /> As of 2008, the city generated 64 MLD of sewage and had three [[Sewage treatment|sewage treatment plants]] (STPs) that were functional with a capacity of 18, 39 and 15 MLD respectively.<ref name=":2" />

Panchkula city has an [https://tcpharyana.gov.in/Development_Plan/ColouredCopy/INTERIM_MASTER_PLAN_Panchkula.pdf interim master plan] that has been published by the Town and Country Planning department of Haryana state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana|url=https://tcpharyana.gov.in/DevelopmentPlan.htm|access-date=2020-12-09|website=tcpharyana.gov.in}}</ref>

== Economy ==

=== Employment ===

Panchkula IT Park (also known as Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructural Development Corporation Technology Park) is the state of art infrastructure to facilitate information technology in the city. It spreads over 74 acres developed by HSIIDC situated in sector 22 on foothills of [[Shivalik Hills]] or outer [[Himalayas]] and on the banks of [[Ghaggar River]]. It is well connected to Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

=== Tourism ===
There are various tourist attractions in and around Panchkula including:
[[Image:A temple in Mansa Devi temple complex, Panchkula near Chandigarh.jpg|thumb|Patiala temple, constructed 1840 AD by [[Maharaja of Patiala]], within the [[Mata Mansa Devi Mandir|Mansa Devi temple complex]] in Panchkula]]

*[[Mata Mansa Devi Mandir]] is one of the most prominent temples in North India and is dedicated to Goddess [[Mansa Devi]], a form of [[Shakti]].
*[[Bhima Devi Temple Site Museum]] nicknamed Khajuraho of North India for its erotic sculptures, comprises the restored ruins of an ancient Hindu temple dating from between 8th and 11th century AD.
*[[Nada Sahib]] is a Sikh Gurudwara in the Panchkula district of the Indian state of Haryana. Situated on the banks of the Ghaggar-Hakra River in the Sivalik Hills.
*[[Morni]], the hill resort at Morni Hills, an offshoot of the [[Sivalik Hills]], are about {{convert|45|km|mi}} from the city. The hills were named for Queen Morni, who is said to have ruled this city.
*[[Pinjore Gardens]], also known as Yadavindra Gardens, are about {{convert|20|km|abbr=on}} from the city, and cover a total area of {{convert|100|ha}}. The work of creating the gardens began in the seventeenth century. Pinjore Gardens is the venue for an annual mango festival. The garden houses a mini zoo, historic places, Japanese garden, nursery and a number of picnic spots. According to Hindu theology, the [[Pandava]] brothers rested in Pinjore during their exile.
*[[National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre]] a {{convert|7|acre|abbr=on}} cactus garden in the center of Panchkula, was established in 1987, and is known for its rare and endangered species of Indian [[succulent plant]]s.
*[[Kaushalya Dam]] is an earth-filled barrage dam on [[Kaushalya river]] in Pinjore. It is an important wetland that is home to many endangered migratory birds.[[File:Kaushalya-Dam.jpg|thumb|Kaushalya Dam]]
*[[Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary]], [[Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary]], [[Pheasant Breeding Centre, Morni]], [[Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore]], [[Pheasant Breeding Centre, Berwala]].

== Sports ==
Panchkula has its own Sports Complex in Sector 3 includes [[Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium]], Panchkula Golf Course, Olympic Athletic Track and other multi-purpose facilities for sports.

[[Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium]] has a cricket stadium, badminton hall, football ground, athletic Track and accommodation facilities for the sportsperson.

Panchkula Golf Course was set up in 2003 over a 135-acres of land. This 18 hole golf course is located in sector 3 in the foothills of [[Shivalik Hills]] on the banks of [[Ghaggar River]], just off the [[Himalayan Expressway]].

==Education==

=== Colleges ===
*Government College, Sector 1
*Government College for Girls, Sector 14
*Mother Teresa Saket College of Physiotherapy, Chandimandir Cantonment
*[[National Institute of Fashion Technology]], Sector 26

=== CBSE affiliated school ===
* Army Public School, Chandimandir Cantonment
* Bhawan Vidyalaya, Sector 15
* Blue Bird, Sector 16
* CL DAV, Sector 11
* DAV Public School, Sector 8
* DC Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 7
* Doon Public School, Sector 21
* [https://www.hallmarkpublicschool.com/ Hallmark Public School, Sector 15]
* Hansraj Public School, Sector 6
* Haryana Model School, Sector 10
* Jainendra Public School, Sector 1
* Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 (KV1), Chandimandir Cantonment
* Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 (KV2), Chandimandir Cantonment
* Manav Mangal School, Sector 11
* New India Smart School, Sector 15
* St. Soldier Divine Public School, Sector 16
* Satluj Public School, Sector 4
* Shishu Niketan, MDC, Sector 5
* [[The British School Panchkula]], Sector 8
* The Gurukul, Sector 20
* The Sky World School, Sector 21

=== CISCE affiliated schools ===
* Little Flower Convent School, Sector 14
* St. Xavier's High School, Sector 20
* Saupin's School, Sector 9

==Healthcare==
=== Government run hospitals ===
* Command Hospital, Chandimandir Cantonment
* General Hospital, Sector 6
* Government Pet Animal Medical Center Cum Teaching Hospital, Sector 3
* Government dispensaries in some sectors
* Saket Orthopedic Hospital, Sector 1.

=== Private hospitals ===
* Alchemist Hospital, Sector 21
* Alchemist Eye Institute, Sector 21
* Blessings Hospital, Sector 15
* Chakravarty Nursing Home, Sector 10
* Clove Dental, Sector 20
* Dhawan Hospital, Sector 7
* Drishti Eye Hospital, Sector 10
* Gokul Surgical Hospital, Sector 15
* Happy Family Hospital, Sector 5 MDC
* Institute of Reproduction & Child Cares, Sector 17
* Ivy Hospital, Sector 5C MDC
* Jindal Nursing Home, Sector 17
* Kare Partners Mother And Child Hospital, Sector 2
* Malhotra Super Specialty Hospital, Sector 25
* Mind Peace Clinic Sector 14
* Mirchia Hospital Sector 15
* Noheria Nursing Home, Sector 8
* Ojas Hospital, Sector 26
* Orthomax Hospital, Sector 15
* Paras Hospital, HSIIDC Park, Sector 22
* Paras Bliss Hospital Sector 5 MDC
* Phoenix Hospital, Sector 16
* Raffles Hospital Sector 14
* Sunny Hospital, Sector 4
* Wings Hospital, Sector 25

==Notable people from Panckula==

*[[Ved Prakash Malik]] - Four star general who commanded the [[Indian Army]] during the [[Kargil War]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Panchkula-City-of-Generals-gets-2-more-after-farewell-to-arms/articleshow/13696287.cms|title=Panchkula: 'City of Generals' gets 2 more after 'farewell to arms' |newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref>
*[[Ayushmann Khurrana]] - Indian actor, singer, and television host
*[[Aparshakti Khurana]] - Indian actor, radio jockey and a television host, brother of Ayushman Khurana
*[[Sargun Mehta]] - Indian actress
*[[Manan Vohra]] — Cricketer
*[[Rekha Sharma]], politician, Chairperson of the [[National Commission for Women]](NCW)
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==See also==
* [[Ajitgarh]]
* [[Amar Ujala]]
* [[Chandigarh]]
* [[Zirakpur]]

== References ==
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==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://panchkula.nic.in}}
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