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{{About|the city in Haryana, India|the film|Aambala}}
{{About|the city in Haryana, India|the film|Aambala}}
{{more citations needed|date = December 2011}}
{{more citations needed|date = December 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox settlement
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| name                   = Ambala
| name                     = Ambala
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| image_skyline           = Ambala Cantonment Railway Station.jpg
| image_skyline           = Ambala Cantonment Railway Station.jpg
| image_alt               =  
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| image_caption           = Ambala Cantonment Railway Station
| image_caption           = Ambala Cantonment Railway Station, Haryana, India
| image_ambala gate      = ambala dwar.jpg
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| pushpin_map             = India Haryana#India
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| pushpin_map_caption     = Location in Haryana, India
| pushpin_map_caption     = Location in Haryana, India
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| coordinates             = {{coord|30.38|N|76.78|E|display=inline,title}}
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| subdivision_type       = Country
| subdivision_name         = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_name       = {{flag|India}}
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| subdivision_type1       = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2       = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2       = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1       = [[Haryana]]
| subdivision_name1       = [[Haryana]]
| subdivision_name2       = [[Ambala district|Ambala]]
| subdivision_name2       = [[Ambala district|Ambala]]
| established_title       = Established
| established_title       = Established
| established_date         = 14th century CE
| established_date       = 14th century CE
| founder                 = Amba Rajput
| founder                 = Amba Rajput  
| named_for               = Amba Rajput, Bhawani Amba (Goddess)
| named_for               = Amba Rajput, Bhawani Amba (Godess)
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| population_total       = 207,934 (UA)<ref name="2011 census" />
| population_total         = 207,934 (UA)<ref name="2011 census" />
| population_as_of       = 2011
| population_as_of         = 2011
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| population_demonym       = Ambalvi
| demographics_type1     = Languages<ref name=nclmanurep2010>{{cite web |url = http://www.nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |title = Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015) |pages = 24 |publisher = Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |access-date = 4 February 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161115133948/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |archive-date = 15 November 2016 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="punjabiofficial">{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/haryana-grants-second-language-status-to-punjabi/story-MTUeEQDE4fRCbEyPkAm63N.html |title=Haryana grants second language status to Punjabi |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |author=IANS |date=28 January 2010 |access-date=2 January 2019|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service }}</ref>
| demographics_type1       = Languages<ref name=nclmanurep2010>{{cite web |url = http://www.nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |title = Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015) |pages = 24 |publisher = Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |access-date = 4 February 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161115133948/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |archive-date = 15 November 2016 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="punjabiofficial">{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/haryana-grants-second-language-status-to-punjabi/story-MTUeEQDE4fRCbEyPkAm63N.html |title=Haryana grants second language status to Punjabi |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |author=IANS |date=28 January 2010 |access-date=2 January 2019|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service }}</ref>
| demographics1_title1   = Official
| demographics1_title1     = Official
| demographics1_info1     = Hindi
| demographics1_info1     = [[Hindi]]
| demographics1_title2   = Additional&nbsp;official
| demographics1_title2     = Additional&nbsp;official
| demographics1_info2     = English, [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| demographics1_info2     = [[English language|English]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| timezone1               = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1               = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1             = +5:30
| utc_offset1             = +5:30
| postal_code_type       = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type         = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code             = 1330xx,1340xx
| postal_code             = 1330xx,1340xx
| area_code               = 0171
| area_code               = 0171
| area_code_type         = Telephone code
| area_code_type           = Telephone code
| iso_code               = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-HR]]
| iso_code                 = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-HR]]
| registration_plate     = HR 01 (city), HR 04 (Naraingarh), HR 54 (Barara), HR 85 (Ambala Cantonment), HR37 (commercial)
| registration_plate       = HR 01 (city), HR 04 (Naraingarh), HR 54 (Barara), HR 85 (Ambala Cantonment), HR37 (commercial)
| website                 = {{URL|https://ambala.gov.in}}
| website                 = {{URL|https://ambala.gov.in}}
| footnotes               =  
| footnotes               =  
}}
}}
[[File:Ambala-Kos_Minar.jpg|thumb|[[Kos Minar]] near Ambala along [[Grand Trunk Road]] in [[Haryana]]]]
[[File:Ambala-Kos_Minar.jpg|thumb|[[Kos Minar]] near Ambala along [[Grand Trunk Road]] in [[Haryana]]]]


'''Ambala''' ({{IPAc-en|ə|m|ˈ|b|ɑː|l|ə}}),
'''Ambala''' ({{IPAc-en|ə|m|ˈ|b|ɑː|l|ə}}) is a [[city]] and a [[municipal corporation]] in [[Ambala district]] in the state of [[Haryana]], [[India]], located on the border with the Indian state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] and in proximity to both states capital [[Chandigarh]]. Politically, Ambala has two sub-areas: [[Ambala Cantonment]] (also known as Ambala Cantt) and [[Ambala City railway station|Ambala City]], eight kilometres apart, therefore it is also known as "Twin City". It has a large [[Indian Army]] and [[Indian Air Force]] presence within its cantonment area. It is located 200&nbsp;km (124&nbsp;mi) to the north of [[New Delhi]], India's capital, and has been identified as a [[National Capital Region (India)#Counter magnets|counter-magnet]] city for the [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]] to develop as an alternative center of growth to Delhi.
is a city and a [[municipal corporation]] in [[Ambala district]] in the state of [[Haryana]], India, located on the border with the Indian state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]] and in proximity to both states capital [[Chandigarh]]. Politically, Ambala has two sub-areas: [[Ambala Cantonment]] (also known as Ambala Cantt) and Ambala City, eight kilometres apart, therefore it is also known as "Twin City".It has a large [[Indian Army]] and [[Indian Air Force]] presence within its cantonment area.It is located 200&nbsp;km (124&nbsp;mi) to the north of [[New Delhi]], India's capital, and has been identified as a [[National Capital Region (India)#Counter magnets|counter-magnet]] city for the [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]] to develop as an alternative center of growth to Delhi.


Ambala separates the Ganges river network from the Indus river network and is surrounded by two rivers&nbsp;– [[Ghaggar-Hakra River|Ghaggar]] and Tangri&nbsp;– to the north and to the south. Due to its geographical location, the Ambala district plays an important role in local tourism, being located {{cvt|47|km}} south of Chandigarh, {{cvt|50|km}} north of [[Kurukshetra]], {{cvt|148|km}} southwest of [[Shimla]], {{cvt|198|km}} north of [[New Delhi]] and {{cvt|260|km}} southeast of [[Amritsar]].
Ambala separates the Ganges river network from the Indus river network and is surrounded by two rivers&nbsp;– [[Ghaggar-Hakra River|Ghaggar]] and [[Dangri|Tangri]]&nbsp;– to the north and to the south. Due to its geographical location, the Ambala district plays an important role in local tourism, being located {{cvt|47|km}} south of Chandigarh, {{cvt|50|km}} north of [[Kurukshetra]], {{cvt|148|km}} southwest of [[Shimla]], {{cvt|198|km}} north of [[New Delhi]] and {{cvt|260|km}} southeast of [[Amritsar]].


==History==
==History==
{{see also | History of Haryana | Tourism in Haryana }}
===Etymology===
===Etymology===
The town is said to derive its name from Amba Rajput who supposedly founded it during the 14th century CE. According to another version, it is named after the goddess "Bhawani Amba" whose Temple still exists in Ambala city. The third version mentions that the name is a corruption of ''Amba Wala'' meaning ''the mango-village'', from mango groves which existed in its immediate neighbourhood.<ref name=hargazc1>[http://revenueharyana.gov.in/Portals/0/hr-gaz-ch-5.pdf Haryana Gazateer], Revenue Dept of Haryana, Capter-V.</ref><ref name="google">{{cite book|title=Tourism Management|author1=Bajwa, J.S.|author2=Kaur, R.|year=2007|publisher=APH Publishing Corporation|isbn=9788131300473|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TVXCiwdwPxsC}}</ref>
The town is said to derive its name from Amba Rajput who supposedly founded it during the 14th century CE. According to another version, it is named after the goddess "Bhawani Amba" whose Temple still exists in Ambala city.<ref name=hargazc1>[http://revenueharyana.gov.in/Portals/0/hr-gaz-ch-5.pdf Haryana Gazateer], Revenue Dept of Haryana, Capter-V.</ref><ref name="google">{{cite book|title=Tourism Management|author1=Bajwa, J.S.|author2=Kaur, R.|year=2007|publisher=APH Publishing Corporation|isbn=9788131300473|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TVXCiwdwPxsC}}</ref>  The English spelling Umballa has sometimes been used; this spelling was used by [[Rudyard Kipling]] in his 1901 novel ''[[Kim (novel)|Kim]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bibliomania.com/0/0/31/66/frameset.html|title = Bibliomania: Free Online Literature and Study Guides}}</ref>


===Classical era===
===Classical era===
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===Late medieval era===
===Late medieval era===
In 1709, Battle of Ambala was fought and Sikhs captured Ambala from [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Sagoo|first=Harbans|title=Banda Singh Bahadur and Sikh Sovereignty|year=2001|publisher=Deep & Deep Publications|url=https://archive.org/stream/BandaSinghBahadurAndSikhSovereignty/BandaSinghBahadurAndSikhSovereignty_djvu.txt}}</ref>
In 1709, Battle of Ambala was fought and Sikhs captured Ambala from [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Sagoo|first=Harbans|title=Banda Singh Bahadur and Sikh Sovereignty|year=2001|publisher=Deep & Deep Publications|url=https://archive.org/stream/BandaSinghBahadurAndSikhSovereignty/BandaSinghBahadurAndSikhSovereignty_djvu.txt}}</ref> It was under the rule of [[Gill (name)|Gill]] [[Jats]] from 1748 to 1825.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Siṅgha |first1=Bhagata |title=A History of the Sikh Misals |date=1993 |publisher=Publication Bureau, Punjabi University |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BihuAAAAMAAJ |access-date=30 May 2023}}</ref> It was also the capital of [[Nishanwalia Misl]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Singh |first1=Khazan |title=History of the Sikh Religion |date=1970 |publisher=Department of Languages, Punjab |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ImAgAAAAMAAJ |access-date=30 May 2023}}</ref> For some time it had been under the rule of Jawahir Singh of [[Mustafabad, Haryana|Mustafabad]], a descendent of Desu Singh Randhawa.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Suresh K. |title=Haryana: Past and Present |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6n7vV0eiS3YC&q=jawahir+singh+ambala+mustafabad |access-date=30 May 2023 |publisher=Mittal Publications |date=1 February 2006 |isbn=9788183240468 |language=en}}</ref>


===British colonial era===
===British colonial era===
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=====European Cemetery=====
=====European Cemetery=====
[[Ambala Cantonment]] is the location of historic [[European Cemetery]].
[[Ambala Cantonment]] is the location of historic [[European Cemetery]].
===== 1857 War Memorial =====
{{anchor | 1857 | First War of Independence | Memorial }}
{{see also | Bengal Native Infantry#1857 | l1= Bengal Native Infantry in aftermath of 1857 }}
'''First War of Independence Memorial''' or '''1857 War Memorial''', completed in 2023{{cn|date=July 2023}} at the cost of Rs300 crore in the honor of Indian rebels of [[Indian Rebellion of 1857|1857 First War of Independence]], is spread over 22 acres on [[National Highway (India)|NH-44]]. The war was started at Ambala on 10 May 1857<ref name=hindin1/> by the Indian sepoys of [[5th Cavalry (India)|5th]] & [[Bengal Native Infantry|60th]] regiments of [[Bengal Native Infantry]] stationed at Ambala Cantonment. After the war was over, the execution of Baba Mohar Singh on 5 June 1857 at Ambala Cantonment was the first recorded execution of a captured Indian rebel by the [[British Raj|British colonial regime]]. Ambala rebellion was led by Ananti Mishra, Parmeshwar Pandey, Beni Prasad, Sheikh Faiz Ul-Khan, Bikhan Khan who moved towards [[Red Fort]] in Delhi via [[Bilaspur, Haryana|Bilaspur]], [[Sadhaura]], [[Yamunanagar]] and [[Saharanpur]]. After the war was over, British burnt the Bilaspur and Sadhaura villages and killed many residents because these two villages had helped the Indian rebels. The [[Bengal Native Infantry#1857|5th & 60th Regiments]] were disbanded.<ref name=hindin1>{{cite news |last1=Nagpal |first1=Bhavey |title=Ambala’s 1857 War Memorial likely to be opened by year end |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/indias-largest-war-memorial-on-nh-44-in-ambala-nears-completion-dedicated-to-first-war-of-independence-in-1857-101683855697490.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 May 2023}}</ref> The memorial has four sections, an administrative building, second a museum building, third a library and food court, and the fourth is an open air theatre.<ref name=hindin2>{{cite news |title=Panel of historians meets to discuss 1857 memorial in Ambala |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/panel-of-historians-meets-to-discuss-1857-memorial-in-ambala/articleshow/92153635.cms |access-date=8 July 2023 |work= Times of India |date= 12 June 2022}}</ref>


====Formation of Ambala district====
====Formation of Ambala district====
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====Hanging of Nathuram Godse====
====Hanging of Nathuram Godse====
In November 1949, [[Mahatma Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi's]] assassin [[Nathuram Godse]] was hanged at Ambala Central Jail<ref>''The Times'' (London), page 3, 16 November 1949</ref> along with [[Narayan Apte]], a co-conspirator.
In November 1949, [[Mahatma Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi's]] assassin [[Nathuram Godse]] was hanged at Ambala Central Jail<ref>''The Times'' (London), page 3, 16 November 1949</ref> along with [[Narayan Apte]], a co-conspirator.
Ambala Cantt is also mentioned in [[Kim (novel)]] by [[Rudyard Kipling]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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  |title=Religion in Ambala<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/31-ambala.html|title=Ambala City Population Census 2011 – Haryana|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>
  |title=Religion in Ambala city<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/31-ambala.html|title=Ambala City Population Census 2011 – Haryana|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>
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{{As of|2011}} India census, Ambala UA had a population of 207,934 consisting of 112,840 males and 95,094 females, a ratio of 843. there were 20,687 children 0–6 and Ambala had an average literacy rate of 89.31%, with 91.76% of males and 86.41% of females literate.<ref name="2011 census">{{cite web|title=Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|publisher=Census India|access-date=29 December 2015|ref=2011 census}}</ref>
{{As of|2011}} India census, Ambala UA had a population of 207,934 consisting of 112,840 males and 95,094 females, a ratio of 843. there were 20,687 children 0–6 and Ambala had an average literacy rate of 89.31%, with 91.76% of males and 86.41% of females literate.<ref name="2011 census">{{cite web|title=Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|publisher=Census India|access-date=29 December 2015|ref=2011 census}}</ref>
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|+ Religious groups in Ambala City (1891−2011){{efn|1891-1941: Data for the entirety of the town of Ambala, which included Ambala Municipality, Ambala Civil Lines, Sadar Bazar Ambala Municipality, and Ambala Cantonment.<ref name="Census1941"/>{{rp|30}}|name="AmbalaCity1891to1941"}}
! rowspan="2" |[[Religion in India|Religious]]<br>group
! colspan="2" |1891<ref name="Census1891">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1891-26575632/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1891 GENERAL TABLES BRITISH PROVINCES AND FEUDATORY STATES VOL I|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|68}}
! colspan="2" |1901<ref name="Census1901">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1901-26575826/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1901 VOLUME I-A INDIA PART II-TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|44}}
! colspan="2" |1911<ref name="Census1911">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1911-26575903/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1911 VOLUME XIV PUNJAB PART II TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|20}}
! colspan="2" |1921<ref name="Census1921">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1921-26575918/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1921 VOLUME XV PUNJAB AND DELHI PART II TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|23}}
! colspan="2" |1931<ref name="Census1931">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/SAOA/SouthAsiaOpenArchivesSAOA/CensusReports-1931-26575928/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1931 VOLUME XVII PUNJAB PART II TABLES|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|26}}
! colspan="2" |1941<ref name="Census1941">{{cite web|url=https://www.jstor.org/site/south-asia-open-archives/saoa/censusofindia1941-28216851/|title=CENSUS OF INDIA, 1941 VOLUME VI PUNJAB|access-date=17 January 2023}}</ref>{{rp|32}}
! colspan="2" |2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/31-ambala.html|title=Ambala City Population Census 2011 – Haryana|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>
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|-
| [[Hinduism]] [[File:Om.svg|15px]]
| 40,339
| {{Percentage | 40339 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 39,601
| {{Percentage | 39601 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 38,192
| {{Percentage | 38192 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 37,765
| {{Percentage | 37765 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 39,945{{efn|name=ad-dharmi|1931-1941: Including [[Ad-Dharmi]]s}}
| {{Percentage | 39945 | 86592 | 2 }}
| 50,679{{efn|name=ad-dharmi}}
| {{Percentage | 50679 | 107383 | 2 }}
| 159,912
| {{Percentage | 159912 | 195153 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Islam]] [[File:Star and Crescent.svg|15px]]
| 30,523
| {{Percentage | 30523 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 32,149
| {{Percentage | 32149 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 31,641
| {{Percentage | 31641 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 31,448
| {{Percentage | 31448 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 38,089
| {{Percentage | 38089 | 86592 | 2 }}
| 47,881
| {{Percentage | 47881 | 107383 | 2 }}
| 2,431
| {{Percentage | 2431 | 195153 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Christianity]] [[File:Christian cross.svg|15px]]
| 4,899
| {{Percentage | 4899 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 3,610
| {{Percentage | 3610 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 5,918
| {{Percentage | 5918 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 2,373
| {{Percentage | 2373 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 3,138
| {{Percentage | 3138 | 86592 | 2 }}
| 1,054
| {{Percentage | 1054 | 107383 | 2 }}
| 739
| {{Percentage | 739 | 195153 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Sikhism]] [[File:Khanda.svg|15px]]
| 2,407
| {{Percentage | 2407 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 2,168
| {{Percentage | 2168 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 3,392
| {{Percentage | 3392 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 3,622
| {{Percentage | 3622 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 4,143
| {{Percentage | 4143 | 86592 | 2 }}
| 4,926
| {{Percentage | 4926 | 107383 | 2 }}
| 28,471
| {{Percentage | 28471 | 195153 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Jainism]] [[File:Jain_Prateek_Chihna.svg|15px]]
| 1,119
| {{Percentage | 1119 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 1,096
| {{Percentage | 1096 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 957
| {{Percentage | 957 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 1,083
| {{Percentage | 1083 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 1,269
| {{Percentage | 1269 | 86592 | 2 }}
| 1,814
| {{Percentage | 1814 | 107383 | 2 }}
| 2,816
| {{Percentage | 2816 | 195153 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Zoroastrianism]] [[File:Faravahar.svg|15px]]
| 6
| {{Percentage | 6 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 14
| {{Percentage | 14 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 31
| {{Percentage | 31 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 30
| {{Percentage | 30 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 2
| {{Percentage | 2 | 86592 | 2 }}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
|-
| [[Buddhism]] [[File:Dharma_Wheel_(2).svg|15px]]
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 5
| {{Percentage | 5 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 5
| {{Percentage | 5 | 86592 | 2 }}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| 55
| {{Percentage | 55 | 195153 | 2 }}
|-
| [[Judaism]] [[File:Star_of_David.svg|15px]]
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0  | 79294 | 2 }}
| N/A
| N/A
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 1
| {{Percentage | 1 | 86592 | 2 }}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
|-
| Others
| 1
| {{Percentage | 1 | 79294 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 78638 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 80131 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 76326 | 2 }}
| 0
| {{Percentage | 0 | 86592 | 2 }}
| 1,008
| {{Percentage | 1008 | 107383 | 2 }}
| 729
| {{Percentage | 729 | 195153 | 2 }}
|-
! Total population
! 79,294
! {{Percentage | 79294 | 79294 | 2 }}
! 78,638
! {{Percentage | 78638 | 78638 | 2 }}
! 80,131
! {{Percentage | 80131 | 80131 | 2 }}
! 76,326
! {{Percentage | 76326 | 76326 | 2 }}
! 86,592
! {{Percentage | 86592 | 86592 | 2 }}
! 107,383
! {{Percentage | 107383 | 107383 | 2 }}
! 195,153
! {{Percentage | 195153 | 195153 | 2 }}
|}


==Economy==
==Economy==
===Cloth Market===
===Cloth Market===
The Cloth Market is considered to be the largest textile market in the region. It is located in sector 7, the central part of the city of Ambala. The market is known for catering to wedding related shopping. The most commonly bought items are [[saree]]s and [[silk]] clothing.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Cloth Market |url=https://www.yatra.com/india-tourism/shopping-in-ambala/cloth-market |website=[[Yatra.com]] |access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=June 2019}}
The Cloth Market is considered to be the largest textile market in this region. It is located in sector 7, the central part of the city of Ambala. The market is known for catering to wedding related shopping. The most commonly bought items are [[saree]]s and [[silk]] clothing.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Cloth Market |url=https://www.yatra.com/india-tourism/shopping-in-ambala/cloth-market |website=[[Yatra.com]] |access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=June 2019}}


==Transport==
==Transport==
Ambala is connected to all of the other major cities of [[north India]]. It is a big interchange for various commuters for all neighbouring states.{{Citation needed |date=October 2013}} The Ambala Cantt bus stand witnesses roughly 50,000 commuters daily.{{citation needed|date = December 2011}}
Ambala is connected to all of the other major cities of [[north India]]. It is a big interchange for various commuters for all neighbouring states.<ref>{{cite web |title=How to Reach {{!}} District Ambala,Government of Haryana {{!}} India |url=https://ambala.gov.in/how-to-reach/ |access-date=4 September 2022}}</ref>


National Highway [[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]] popularly known as [[GT road]] earlier known as NH 1 passes through Ambala and connects it to National capital Delhi, Panipat, Ludhiana and Amritsar. [[National Highway 152 (India)|NH 152]] connects it to state capital Chandigarh, Kaithal.
National Highway [[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]] popularly known as [[GT road]] earlier known as NH 1 passes through Ambala and connects it to National capital Delhi, Panipat, Ludhiana and Amritsar. [[National Highway 152 (India)|NH 152]] connects it to state capital Chandigarh, Kaithal.
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===Roadways===
===Roadways===
Bus service is the major means of public transport in this district. Ambala depot came into being on 1 August 1950. The office of the General Manager has situated on the premises of the depot workshop at Ambala City. Ambala depot has a sub depot at Naraingarh.
Bus service is the major means of public transport in this district. Ambala depot came into being on 1 August 1950. The office of the General Manager has situated on the premises of the depot workshop at Ambala City. Ambala depot has a sub depot at Naraingarh.  


Presently, [[Haryana Roadways]], Ambala has 209 buses, which carry about 34.88 Lac's passengers daily and cover a distance of about 19.79 Lacs Km daily. Out of these, total distance covered on interstate routes is {{cvt|24,711|km}} and {{cvt|41.469|km}} are operated within [[Haryana]] every day. The total staff of the depot (including that of sub depot Naraingarh) is 1085.
Presently, [[Haryana Roadways]], Ambala has 200 buses, which carry about 34.88 Lac's passengers daily and cover a distance of about 19000 km daily. Out of these, total distance covered on interstate routes is {{cvt|24,711|km}} and {{cvt|41.469|km}} are operated within [[Haryana]] every day.


New Bus Stand at Ambala Cantt was inaugurated on 12 July 1999 and the total land of bus stand is {{cvt|6.7|acre}}. Bus stands in this district exist at Ambala City, Naraingarh and Barara as well. A sub-depot-level workshop has also been provided at Naraingarh. 'Yatri Niwas' exists on the campus of Ambala Cantt. bus stand for the convenience of the commuters who wish to stay for the night.
New Bus Stand at Ambala Cantt was inaugurated on 12 July 1999 and the total land of bus stand is {{cvt|6.7|acre}}. Bus stands in this district exist at Ambala City, Naraingarh and Barara as well. A sub-depot-level workshop has also been provided at Naraingarh. 'Yatri Niwas' exists on the campus of Ambala Cantt. bus stand for the convenience of the commuters who wish to stay for the night.


Besides, the Haryana Roadways buses, the government has issued permits to private operators on local routes. Presently 51 such buses are plying in Ambala district.
Besides, the Haryana Roadways buses, the government has issued permits to private operators on local routes. Presently 60 such buses are plying in Ambala district.
The bus stand is very near to Ambala Cantt Jn. (Railway station). Most of the buses plying on GT road (NH1) stop in front of the Railway station.
The bus stand is very near to Ambala Cantt Jn. (Railway station). Most of the buses plying on GT road (NH1) stop in front of the Railway station.


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==Education==
==Education==
Ambala has a large number of schools and colleges.  Notable colleges include:-
Ambala has a large number of schools and colleges.  Notable colleges are as follows:-
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* [[Convent of Jesus and Mary, Ambala]]
* [[Convent of Jesus and Mary, Ambala]]
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* [[Government Polytechnic College, Ambala]]
* [[Government Polytechnic College, Ambala]]
* [[Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana]]
* [[Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana]]
* [[Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur]]
* [[Philadelphia Hospital & School of Nursing, Ambala]]
* [[Sanatan Dharma College]] (S.D. College)
* [[Sanatan Dharma College]] (S.D. College)
* [[Shri Atmanand Jain Institute of Management and Technology]]
* [[Shri Atmanand Jain Institute of Management and Technology]]
* [[Philadelphia Hospital & School of Nursing, Ambala]]
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* [[Swadesh Deepak]]
* [[Swadesh Deepak]]
* [[Navneet Kaur Dhillon]]
* [[Navneet Kaur Dhillon]]
* [[Sanjeev Kapoor]]
* [[Manpreet Kaur]]  
* [[Manpreet Kaur]]  
* [[Nasir Kazmi]]
* [[Nasir Kazmi]]
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== Notes ==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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