Sector 70, Mohali Explained

Sector 70
Settlement Type:Sector
Pushpin Map:India Punjab
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Punjab, India
Coordinates:30.6977°N 76.7154°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:160071
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0172
Registration Plate:PB 65

Sector 70 is a residential and historical sector located in Mohali, Punjab. It is covered with Mattaur, Sector 71, Sohana, Sector 69 and Phase 7, Mohali. There are many parks, around 10, in locality among which famous is Musical Fountain Park for evening stroll and recreation activities.[1] There are many residential complex, apartments and societies.

A historical Gurdwara named Gurdwara Mata Sunder Kaur, commemorates visit of Mata Sundari, Baba Deep Singh and Bhai Mani Singh, is situated in locality and managed by Budha Dal.[2] Adjacent Mattaur village, also known as Komagata Maru Nagar is famous for hosting of All India Congress session in 1975 where Mrs Indra Gandhi also attended the session.[3]

Residential Societies

Following are list of societies present in this sector:

Facilities

Banks

Healthcare

Education

Religious

Access

Sector 70 is situated on Himalaya Marg, on Chandigarh-Sohana road and Mohali Bypass road. It is well connected with road, rail and air. The nearest airports are Chandigarh Airport and railway station at Industrial Area - Phase 9. It is entry point from all sides of Punjab towards Mohali Bus Stand. Auto rickshaw are easily available for commuting. A few CTU local buses also available connecting PGI and Landran.[7]

Notes and References

  1. GMADA removes encroachment from Musical Fountain Park Sector 70: Retrieved from The Tribune: Dated 22, July, 2013
  2. Gurudwara Shri Mata Sunder Kaur Ji Sahib, Mohali: Retrieved from Historical Gurdwaras website
  3. Historical village cries for care: Retrieved from The Tribune, Chandigarh Thursday, 31 October 2002
  4. Rishi Apartments is a well established apartment in Sector - 70, Mohali:Retrieved from Mittal Group website
  5. 300 families of the Ivory Towers residential complex in Sector 70: Retrieved from Hindustan Times : Dated 7/7/2014)
  6. HT-- C-fore Top Schools Survey: Topper going strong even as field widens: Retrieved from Hindustan Times, SAS Nagar| Updated: 10 December 2014
  7. Retrieved from CTU Official Website: Routemap Route Description