Pinjore
Encyclopedia
Pinjore is a town in Panchkula district
in the India
n state
of Haryana
.
, Pinjore had a population of 25,498. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Pinjore has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 72%. In Pinjore, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Pinjore is known globally for the Mughal Gardens and the HMT Hindustan Machine Tools
factory.
Pinjore Valley - Location & Climate
Pinjore is a small, secure residential 'township' with easy access to the extraordinary educational, cultural and recreational opportunities of Chandigarh - one of India's most desirable places to live. Set over 1800 feet above the sea level in a beautiful valley, overlooking the Shivaliks, it is a pollution-free area away from the madding crowd of the cities, which offers perfect setting not only for physical well-being but also for the harmonious development of mind and spirit.
The foothills of Shivalik have lured men to strive for greater heights and to the shimmering snow covered peaks. Shivaliks mark the beginning of the most spectacular and glorious mountains, beckoning the travelers to continue their journey tirelessly upwards. DPS Pinjore, taking this inspiration from the majestic Himalayas, facilitates its students to strive for the alluring heights of excellence in academics career and life.
The lure of Himalayas is as old as the first human being to behold their majesty. For the people of the Indian sub- continent, the Himalayas have always been more than a mere geographical entity. We have associated these mountains with our Gods and our legends, served our philosophy of life through the minds of men who went through the Himalayan experience while reaching out for universal truths of creation.
The average temperatures for summers and winters are 35 and 18 degree Celsius respectively, with rainfall concentrated over the summer months of July, August and September.
The Yadavindra Gardens at Pinjore have terraced gardens, which feature the Rajasthani Mughal style Shish Mahal, the Rang Mahal, the cubical Jal Mahal and a series of fountains and waterfalls. The gardens are open from 7am to 10pm and are illuminated at night. The entry ticket is Rs. 20/- per head. With an abundance of fruit trees, do make it a point to taste the fruit chaat, which is made straight from the fruits plucked from the garden.
The restaurants and accommodation within the gardens make a lovely venue; rooms cost Rs.400/600 for non air-conditioned / air-conditioned rooms.
and the nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport
, New Delhi. Chandigarh is a 50 minute flight from Delhi.
) Northwards towards Chandigarh. Major Towns on the way are Panipat, Karnal & Ambala. After Ambala, take the diversion from G.T. Road towards Chandigarh.
After 35 Minutes, you will reach Zirakpur; take a right on the red light towards Panchkula / Shimla.
Panchkula District
Panchkula district is the newly formed 17th district of Haryana state in India. 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...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Pinjore had a population of 25,498. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Pinjore has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 72%. In Pinjore, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Pinjore is known globally for the Mughal Gardens and the HMT Hindustan Machine Tools
Hindustan Machine Tools
Hindustan Machine Tools was incorporated in 1953 by the Government of India as a machine tool manufacturing company.Over the years diversified into watches, tractors, printing machinery, metal forming presses, die casting & plastic processing machinery, CNC systems & bearings...
factory.
Pinjore Valley - Location & Climate
Pinjore is a small, secure residential 'township' with easy access to the extraordinary educational, cultural and recreational opportunities of Chandigarh - one of India's most desirable places to live. Set over 1800 feet above the sea level in a beautiful valley, overlooking the Shivaliks, it is a pollution-free area away from the madding crowd of the cities, which offers perfect setting not only for physical well-being but also for the harmonious development of mind and spirit.
The foothills of Shivalik have lured men to strive for greater heights and to the shimmering snow covered peaks. Shivaliks mark the beginning of the most spectacular and glorious mountains, beckoning the travelers to continue their journey tirelessly upwards. DPS Pinjore, taking this inspiration from the majestic Himalayas, facilitates its students to strive for the alluring heights of excellence in academics career and life.
The lure of Himalayas is as old as the first human being to behold their majesty. For the people of the Indian sub- continent, the Himalayas have always been more than a mere geographical entity. We have associated these mountains with our Gods and our legends, served our philosophy of life through the minds of men who went through the Himalayan experience while reaching out for universal truths of creation.
The average temperatures for summers and winters are 35 and 18 degree Celsius respectively, with rainfall concentrated over the summer months of July, August and September.
Pinjore Garden - A tourist's Place
The restaurants and accommodation within the gardens make a lovely venue; rooms cost Rs.400/600 for non air-conditioned / air-conditioned rooms.
By air
The nearest domestic airport is Chandigarh AirportChandigarh Airport
Chandigarh Airport is located in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, India. The airport is currently undergoing construction of an integrated passenger terminal, and many other facilities.-International airport:...
and the nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary international airport of the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, situated in West Delhi, 16 km southwest of New Delhi city centre. Named after Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, it is the busiest airport in India in...
, New Delhi. Chandigarh is a 50 minute flight from Delhi.
Taxi
From the airport, you may reach Pinjore by taking a taxi available outside the Arrival Terminal to Pinjore. Taxis are also available for Pinjore from other parts of the city.By Road
To reach Pinjore by road, you would need to leave Delhi via Sonepat Bypass. From there, take the GT Road (National Highway No.1National Highway 1 (India)
National Highway 1 or is a National Highway in Northern India that links the National capital New Delhi to the town of Attari in Punjab near the India-Pakistan International border. This was a part of Grand Trunk Road of Sher Shah Suri, that ran from Lahore to Bengal, built on earlier roads that...
) Northwards towards Chandigarh. Major Towns on the way are Panipat, Karnal & Ambala. After Ambala, take the diversion from G.T. Road towards Chandigarh.
After 35 Minutes, you will reach Zirakpur; take a right on the red light towards Panchkula / Shimla.
Bus Services
Volvo Coach, Deluxe, Semi-Deluxe and Express buses are also available from Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), New Delhi to Chandigarh and vice versa every hour from 05:00 hrs to midnight. Ordinary buses ply every 10 minutes. Journey duration is 5 hours.By Train
To travel by train, you would need to catch a train to Chandigarh/Kalka (3.5 hours from New Delhi).Schools in Pinjore
- Delhi Public, Pinjore website
- Alpine School - A Fully Residential School, Pinjore
- JP Gurukul High School,Bitna colony , Pinjore
- Ajad Public School, Pinjore
- Angel Public School, Pinjore
External links
- http://pinjorecity.googlepages.com/
- Pinjore Gardens