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KHARAR -(Near Mohali-Chandigarh) Punjab

KHARAR a small city and a municipal council in Mohali district in the state of Punjab. It is at a distance of about 10-15 kilometers from Chandigarh and about 4 kilometers from Mohali.


Kharar, which has been shifted from Rupnagar District to Mohali District, is getting developed fast. As it has the advantage of proximity to both Chandigarh and Mohali. Also because the Punjab Government is encouraging development in Kharar.


This has given shape to a lot of colonies approved by PUDA (Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority) being developed in the city, prominent among these being Gulmohar City, Gulmohar Complex, TDI, Ansal, JTPL, Model Town, Shivalik Enclave, Sunny Enclave and Gillco Valley etc.


Kharar has

One Engineering college

Two polytechnic as well as B.Ed & Law College .


A major area of Kharar has been allocated to the GMDA (Greater Mohali Development Authority) for further development.


Geography :Kharar is located at 30°44′N 76°39′E / 30.74°N 76.65°E / 30.74; 76.65.[1] It has an average elevation of 297 metres (974 feet).


Languages : Punjabi is the main spoken language. Hindi and English are also spoken.


Cities and towns in Mohali district : Kharar · Kurali · Morinda · S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) · Zirakpur · Dera Bassi