List of Localities in panipat

Panipat is a historic city located in Haryana. It is strategically placed with Chandigarh situated 169 kms to its north and Delhi located about 90 kms to its south.

Panipat draws its prominence from history. The battles fought here, in the years 1526, 1556, and 1761, are referred to as the three Battles of Panipat that were a major turning point in the Indian history.

Such is the historical or more precisely mythological importance of the city that the place Dharmakshetra referred to in the first verse of the Bhagavad Gita is possibly Panipat. In ancient mythology, it’s said that the Pandava brothers founded Panipat during the times of the Mahabharata. The city was supposedly called Panduprastha in those times.

Fast forward to today, and you notice that Panipat, while preserving its ancient culture and heritage, is marching ahead across sectors. It’s famously called the City of Weavers, because of the thriving handloom weaving industry. Its strategic location also attracts people who wish to work in the National Capital Region. This is inevitably resulting in infrastructure and real estate development in the city.

Stats and Facts

• According to the provisional reports of the Census 2011, the population of Panipat is 2,94,150. The urban/metropolitan population, on the other hand, is 4,42,277.
• Panipat registers a below-national average sex ratio of 870 per 1000 males. The child sex ratio, on the other hand, is 843 per 1000 boys.
• The average literacy rate of Panipat is 84.29%.
• Panipat lies on the Grand Trunk Road or NH-1.
• The district of Panipat borders the state of Uttar Pradesh to its east.
• Panipat is the biggest center of Shoddy Yarn in the world.

Traditional Industry

• Panipat is a strong center of the handloom weaving industry.
• It’s the biggest center in India for quality carpets and blankets.
• Lying close to Panipat and within the Panipat district, Samalkha is popular for Foundry of agriculture instruments.
• Panipat also hosts three large public-sector units, Panipat Thermal Power Station, National Fertilizers Limited, and the oil refinery of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

Connectivity

• Panipat doesn’t have an airport of its own. The nearest airport, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport is in Delhi, 86 km away. IGI airport, Delhi connects to all major cities in India and abroad. Chandigarh Airport, located about 148 km away, is the alternative.
• Panipat Junction is the major railway station in the city. It’s located just 2 km west of Panipat. The city is well connected by rail to major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Jammu Tawi.
• Panipat is situated on the Grand Trunk Road, also called NH-1, through which it connects to several major cities, including Amritsar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Ambala, Jaipur, and Meerut.
• Many state-run and local, private buses operate within the city, and are a popular way of navigating through the city. Taxis can also be hired for traveling within the city.

Panipat Civic Administration

• Panipat is one of the two sub-divisions of the Panipat district, the other being Samalkha.
• The city of Panipat is a tehsil in the district.
• Panipat City and Panipat Rural are the two Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the district.
• General administration of the Panipat district is assigned to the Deputy Commissioner.

Panipat Infrastructure

Keeping its cultural and historical integrity intact, Panipat is marching ahead with rapid progress and urbanization. The Panipat government has launched several initiatives towards this end, such as setting up quality educational institutes and industrial parks. The city is already a petrochemical hub and continues to develop in that direction.

Sectors from 35 to 39 will emerge as The New Panipat, as a proposed railway overhead bridge will connect these sectors to NH-1, while major developers plan to undertake several modern residential projects.

The city is also ushering in the mall culture with open arms. Commercial real estate development is, thus, on the rise. The new integrated townships being developed in the city provide nothing short of the urban amenities typically available in Tier-1 cities.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor	Delhi-Sonepat- Panipat	2016	The project will drastically reduce the travel time from Delhi to Panipat, ease congestion on roads, avoid accidents, and offer convenience and comfort to the commuters.
Cold Chain Complex	Panipat	Under Development	The project is being implemented by the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR). It will enable the export of fresh fruits and vegetables, and will further lift the agriculture sector in the city as well as the state.
Panipat Refinery Expansion Project	Panipat	Under Development	The oil refinery of the Indian Oil Corporation at Panipat is set to see an expansion of capacity from 15 million ton of crude oil per annum to 21 million ton of crude oil per annum. This will greatly enhance the output of refined petroleum products or fuel.

Panipat Real Estate Sector

• Panipat is a flourishing Indian city as far as the real estate sector is concerned. The industrial presence in the city is strong and that invites plenty of commercial real estate development.
• The city’s traditional industry, which includes sectors such as handloom weaving and the making of carpets and blankets, creates tremendous employment potential, causing many to move to the city for earning a livelihood.
• Many top developers of the city are introducing exclusive townships and residential apartments in Panipat. Going by the trends, the new residential units in these housing complexes are getting booked prior to completion.
• The emergence of the mall culture in the city has caused many prominent developers to build malls in the city. For instance, DLF is set to build two exclusive shopping malls in Panipat.

Key Localities in Panipat

Localities	Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013	Rent Per Month For a 2 BHK Apartment In Panipat (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees)
TDI Colony	1,200-1,800	3.5	5
New Sukhdev Nagar	13,000-16,000	14	20
Sector-17	9,000-9,500	11	13

Charges by Different Government Bodies

Property Registration

Stamp Duty

Sale/Conveyances: 6% in rural areas and 8% in urban areas

Gift Deed: 3% in rural areas and 5% in urban areas

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL)

The state government-owned Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) is responsible for the distribution and supply of power to the entire Panipat district.

Electricity Tariff

Category Of Consumers	Energy Charges (Paise/kWh)	Fixed Charge (Rs./kW/Per Month)	Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA) (Paise/kWh)	MMC (Rs./kW/Month)
Domestic (LT)
Up to 40 units/month	270	NIL	15	Rs. 80 up to 2 kW and Rs. 50 above 2 kW
41-250 units/month	450	NIL	29
251-400 units/month	525	NIL	37
401 and above units/month	560	NIL	37
Non-Domestic
Up to 5 kW (LT)	525	NIL	31	Rs. 180 up to 5 kW and Rs. 160 above 5 kW and up to 20 kW
Above 5 kW and up to 20 kW (LT)	550	NIL	31
Above 20 kW up to 50 kW (LT)	550	130	31	NIL
Existing consumers Above 50 kW and up to 70 kW (LT)	575	150	31	NIL
Consumers above 50 kW (HT)	525	130	31	NIL

e-Disha Ekal Sewa Kendra

So that the city’s, as well as the district’s, residents don’t struggle in availing the necessary services, the state government has designed a web-based application called e-Disha. The e-Disha Ekal Sewa Kendras are set up at all district headquarters in the state, including in Panipat. Now, the residents can walk up to any counter or location and avail the state services. The most important benefit of the e-Diksha Ekal Sewa Kendra is that corruption is eliminated and time-bound service delivery is assured. Most importantly, the residents will find the process extremely convenient.