SAS Nagar

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SAS NAGAR, Known as Mohali is a suburb of Chandigarh, 18th District in Punjab, India. It is officially named after the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar).

Sikh History

About Mohali

  • Mohali is located to the West of Chandigarh. It is almost an continuation of Chandigarh. To its north is Rupnagar district. To its south are Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala. Mohali has a sub-tropical continental monsoon climate characterized by a seasonal rhythm. Punjabi is the main spoken language in Mohali. Hindi and English are also prevalent. Mohali is famous for Cricket stadium. Punjab Cricket Association Head is there in Mohali
  • About corporate investment there are many companies set up at mohaliICI Paints, and the Godrej Group, Quark, Mohali, Infosys, Dell, Quark, Philips, SCL (Semiconductor Complex Limited), and PUNCOM, Airtel, Convergys, IDS Infotech, SmartData Enterprises, Spice Telecom, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Punjab Tractor Limited, Fortis Healthcare Limited, EMAAR MGF, Ponty Chadha, Janta Land Promoters Ltd, and Country Colonisers. About Education there are many good colleges for engeenering, Pharmacy, Faishan designing, hotel management, pharmaceutics.
  • Institutions Board Of Cricket Control in Punjab, Wockhardt Hospital, Army Institute of Law, National Institute of Pharmaceuical Education and Research, Punjab School Education Board, Fashion Technology Park (FTP), Punjab State Carrom Association etc are situated here.
  • Various Areas Under Mohali District like Derabassi, Kharar or Mundi Kharar, Zirakpur, Landran, Banur, Balongi, Daon, Mohali, Sohana, Kuraali, Morinda, Mattaur, Chattbir and many more

References

Districts of Punjab

Amritsar (District)BarnalaBathindaFirozpurFaridkotFatehgarhGurdaspurHoshiarpurJalandharKapurthalaLudhianaMansaMogaMuktsarNawanshahrPatialaRupnagarMohaliSangrur (District)Tarn Taran