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Town in Haryana, India

Kalka

Town

Kalka

Coordinates: 30°50′N 76°56′E﻿ / ﻿30.83°N 76.93°E﻿ / 30.83; 76.93
Country|  India
State| Haryana
District| Panchkula
Nearest city| Panchkula, Chandigarh,Ambala, Solan, Shimla
Founded| 1842
Elevation

| 656 m (2,152 ft)
Population

(2011)

• Total

| 34,134
Languages

• Official| Haryanvi, Hindi, English
Time zone| UTC+5.30
Post code|

133302

Area code| 1733
Vehicle registration| HR-49

Kalka is a town in the Panchkula district of Haryana, India. It is near Panchkula city. The name of the town is derived from the Hindu goddess Kali. Kalka is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and is a gateway to the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh; it is located on the National Highway 5 between Chandigarh and Shimla, and it is the terminus of the Kalka-Shimla Railway. To the south of Kalka is Pinjore, and the industrial village of Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh) is to the north on NH 22. Railways and Industrial development have led to a continuous urban belt from Pinjore to Parwanoo, but Kalka gained major economic benefits due to being the only highway destination until 2010 from Shimla. It is the tehsil of 253 nearby sub-villages. Nearby is Chandimandir Cantonment, where the Western Command of the Indian army is based. In 2013, the municipal committee of Kalka was dissolved and the administration was reassigned to Panchkula Municipal Corporation.

## History

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The town takes its name from Kalika Maa the ruling deity. Kalka was acquired by British India from the Princely state of Patiala in 1843 as a stopover and depot for the Simla, the summer capital of the Raj.[1] In 1846, it was transferred to the Shimla district and in 1899 to the Ambala district.[2] The main center part was established by Pundir Rajputs of Haryana and the area was under them and this town was governed by local Rajputi zamindars. In the 1800s, the British occupied the land from local zamindars for rail development, which led to an economic boost for the town. It became the junction for the Delhi-Panipat-Ambala-Kalka railway line, and the Kalka-Shimla railways (opened in 1903).[2] By 1901, the town, administered as a notified area, had a population of 7,045, a railway workshop, and a market for ginger and turmeric.[1] The Kalka municipal committee was created on 11 April 1933.

## Climate

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Kalka experiences a subtropical climate, with a monsoon season from late June to early October. The summer starts in mid-April and temperatures peak during May and June. This is followed by the monsoon season, which is accompanied by a drop in temperature and an increase in humidity. Temperatures remain moderate in October and November, but start falling towards the end of November. Winter lasts through December, January, and February, with temperatures lowest in early January. Kalka also receives some rainfall from Western Disturbance, near the end of winter. Winter season, despite being chilly, is mostly free of fog, unlike most North Indian cities in the plains.

Climate data for Kalka

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 18.1
(64.6)  | 21
(70)  | 26.2
(79.2)  | 32.2
(90.0)  | 36.7
(98.1)  | 36.7
(98.1)  | 31.5
(88.7)  | 30.3
(86.5)  | 31.1
(88.0)  | 29.3
(84.7)  | 25.3
(77.5)  | 20.7
(69.3)  | 28.3
(82.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 6.2
(43.2)  | 8.1
(46.6)  | 12.8
(55.0)  | 17.7
(63.9)  | 22.6
(72.7)  | 24.8
(76.6)  | 23.7
(74.7)  | 23.1
(73.6)  | 21.7
(71.1)  | 16
(61)  | 10.2
(50.4)  | 7.1
(44.8)  | 16.2
(61.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches)  | 73
(2.9)  | 51
(2.0)  | 55
(2.2)  | 17
(0.7)  | 30
(1.2)  | 104
(4.1)  | 428
(16.9)  | 339
(13.3)  | 200
(7.9)  | 53
(2.1)  | 12
(0.5)  | 29
(1.1)  | 1,391
(54.9)
Source: climate-data.org[3]

## Transport

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### Road

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Kalka is situated along a slope. This makes it somewhat difficult to commute on foot. Local transport (within Kalka) is by shared auto-rickshaws. These autos ply to a distance of around 15–20 km. There are also shared cabs for distances up to 25–30 km. Government and private buses are also very common for commuting to nearby cities. Many intercity govt buses start or pass through Kalka, connecting it with Chandigarh, Ambala, Panipat, Delhi, Shimla, and many other cities.

### Rail

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Kalka railway station is the northern terminal of the Delhi-Kalka line of Northern Railway, Indian Rail (Station code KLK) serving as terminal station for broad gauge line (towards Chandigarh) and narrow gauge line (towards Shimla). Direct trains on broad gauge, connect to Delhi, Howrah etc. In recent years, trains have been started from Kalka to Shirdi, Maharashtra, and to Katra, Jammu which run on specific days of the week.

### Kalka Shimla Railway

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Main article: Kalka Shimla Railway

The Kalka Shimla Railway features on the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list. Work on the railway line started in 1898 and it opened for traffic in 1903.

## Demographics

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According to the 2011 census, the population of Kalka is 34,314. The Kalka Metropolitan area population is 86,550, which consists of the adjoining cities of Kalka, Pinjore, and Parwanoo. The local language is Baghati but Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Hindi is also used by the residents in the town.

### Languages

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Languages spoken in Kalka Town (2011)[4]

1. Hindi (83.3%)
2. Punjabi (9.01%)
3. Haryanavi (1.58%)
4. Pahadi (1.51%)
5. Bhojpuri (1.35%)
6. Maithili (0.41%)
7. Others (2.57%)

## Places of interest

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### Kalika Devi temple

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The ancient temple of the Hindu goddess Kali is situated on the National Highway 22[citation needed] that runs through Kalka town. The temple is visited by devotees who pay their respects annually during the Navratri. According to oral tradition, the original temple was built by Pandavas of Mahabharata of Vedic era during their Agyatvas (exile) when they stayed here for some time.

Annual religious mela (fair) is held in March–April every year.[2]

### Shri Trimurtidham Balaji Hanuman Temple

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Sri Trimurti Dham is situated amidst the Shivalik Hills. It is located on a hilltop beside the eastern fringe of Kalka town in the district. Panchkula (Haryana) overlooking the industrial city Parwanoo. The literal meaning of 'Sri Trimurti Dham' is "a place where Teen Murtis (three idols) exist together".

## References

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1. ^ a b Imperial gazetteer of India: provincial series, Volume 21. Supdt. of Govt. of India. 1906. p. 335.
2. ^ a b c Haryana Gazateer, Revenue Dept of Haryana, Capter-V.
3. ^ "Climate:Kalka". Retrieved 10 February 2014.
4. ^ 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in

## External links

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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Kalka.

* Official Website of the Panchkula district
* Panchkula district[usurped]
* Local web platform with information related to Kalka Archived 2 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine

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Panchkula district topics

Cities and towns|

* Kalka
* Panchkula
* Pinjore
* Raipur Rani

Monuments|

* Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
* Nada Sahib

Transport|

* Kalka Mail
* Kalka–Shimla Railway
* NH 22

Lok Sabha constituencies|

* Ambala

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State of Haryana

Capital: Chandigarh

Topics|

* Divisions of Haryana
* Outline
* History
* Tourism
* Geography
* Politics
* Government
* Governors
* Economy
* Sports

Districts and
divisions|

| Ambala division|

* Ambala
* Kurukshetra
* Panchkula
* Yamunanagar

|

Faridabad division|

* Faridabad
* Nuh
* Palwal

Gurgaon division|

* Gurgaon
* Mahendragarh
* Rewari

Hisar division|

* Fatehabad
* Hisar
* Jind
* Sirsa

Karnal division|

* Kaithal
* Karnal
* Panipat

Rohtak division|

* Bhiwani
* Charkhi Dadri
* Jhajjar
* Rohtak
* Sonipat

Major cities|

* Faridabad
* Gurgaon
* Panipat
* Yamunanagar
* Rohtak
* Hisar
* Karnal
* Sonipat
* Panchkula
* Bhiwani
* Sirsa
* Bahadurgarh
* Jind
* Kurukshetra
* Kaithal
* Rewari
* Palwal
* Charkhi Dadri

Culture|

* Haryanvi culture
* Cinema

List of films, Chandrawal, Jagat Jakhar)

* Music
* Folk dance
* Saang)
* Haryanvi language
* Ahirwati
* Bagri
* Braj Bhasha
* Bangru
* Deshwali
* Khadar
* Loarki
* Mewati
* Pahari)
* Haryanvi people

Economy|

* Power stations and power organisations

Places of interest

Sarasvati civilization
(Indus Valley Civilisation)|

* Adi Badri
* Balu, Kaithal
* Banawali
* Bhirrana
* Farmana
* Jognakhera
* Kanwari
* Kunal
* Lohari Ragho
* Mitathal
* Rakhigarhi
* Siswal
* Sothi

Archaeological|

* National monuments
* State monuments

Baoli (Stepwells)s|

* Kaithal (Bhai ki Baoli)
* Fatehabad (Rania,_Sirsa#History"Rania)
* Gurgaon (Akhara Baoli, Badshahpur Baoli, Dhumaspur Baoli)
* Maham in Rohtak (Choron ki Baoli)
* Narnaul (Alijaan ki Bawdi)

Buddhist and Hindu sites|

* Buddhist mounds (Agroha Mound, Sugh Ancient Mound)
* Buddhist stupas ([Adi Badri, Haryana

Haveli|

* Nangal Sirohi
* Hemu Ki Haveli in Rewari
* Noor Mahal in Karnal
* Gurugram: (Sikanderpur, Mohammadpur Jharsa, 12 Biswa haveli in Gurgaon gaon, Mahalwala haveli in 8 Biswa of Gurgaon gaon)

Forts|

* Asigarh Fort (Hansi)
* Badhshapur Fort
* Buria Fort
* Chhachhrauli Fort
* Dhosi Hill Fort
* Fatehabad Fort
* Farrukhnagar Fort
* Hisar-e-Firoza
* Fort Kotla
* Indor Fort
* Jind Fort
* Kaithal Fort
* Gajpat Singh Fort at Karnal
* Loharu Fort
* Madhogarh Fort
* Mahendragarh Fort
* Meham Fort
* Nahar Singh Fort at Ballabhgargh
* Pinjore Fort
* Raipur Rani Fort
* Fort of King Saras of Sirsa
* Tosham Hill Fort

Hills|

* Dhosi Hill near Narnaul
* Kotla Hill in Mewat
* Indor Hill in Mewat
* Madhogarh Hill near Mahendragarh
* Mahendragarh Hill
* Morni Hills in Yamunanagar
* Tosham Hill in Bhiwani

Caves|

* Chyvan Rishi Cave at Dhosi Hill
* Tosham Hill Caverns
* Nar Narayan Cave in Yamunanagar

Historical|

* Bhima Devi Temple Complex at Pinjore
* Dhosi Hill
* Farrukhnagar
* Kalayat Ancient Bricks Temple Complex
* Mughal Bridge at Kernal
* Harsh ka Tilla at Kurukshetra
* Nahar Singh Mahal
* Narnaul
* Pataudi Palace
* Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple
* Surajkund
* Tomb of Saikh Taiyab at Kaithal
* Tosham rock inscription
* Yadavindra Gardens
* State Protected Monuments
* Monuments of National Importance

Protected areas|

* Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
* Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
* Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary
* Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary
* Kalesar National Park
* Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary
* Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary
* Morni
* Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
* Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
* Sohna
* Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary

Endangered wildlife
breeding|

* Chinkara Breeding Centre Kairu, Bhiwani
* Crocodile Breeding Centre, Kurukshetra
* Deer Park, Hisar
* Kalesar Elephant Rehabilitation Centre
* Pheasant Breeding Centre, Morni
* Pheasant Breeding Centre, Berwala
* Peacock & Chinkara Breeding Centre, Jhabua
* Sparrow Conservation Centre, Pinjore
* Vulture and Sparrow Conservation and Breeding Centre, Pinjore

Zoos|

* Bhiwani Zoo
* Hisar Deer Park
* Rohtak Zoo
* Pipli Zoo

Herbal parks|

* Shatavar Vatika Herbal Park, Hisar
* Ch. Surender Singh Memorial Herbal Park, Tosham
* Ch. Surender Singh Memorial Herbal Park, Kairu
* Ch. Devi Lal Herbal Nature Park

Lakes|

* Badkhal Lake
* Blue Bird Lake at Hisar
* Damdama Lake
* Karna Lake
* Tilyar Lake at Rohtak

Dams|

* Anangpur Dam
* Hathni Kund Barrage
* Kaushalya Dam
* Masani barrage
* Ottu barrage
* Palla barrage
* Pathrala barrage
* Tajewala Barrage

Rivers|

* Chautang
* Ghaggar-Hakra River
* Markanda River
* Najafgarh_drain
* Sahibi River
* Sarasvati River
* Yamuna

Religious|

* Adi Badri, Haryana Sarsvati udgam sthal
* Agroha Dham
* Baba Thakur
* Banbhori Devi
* Brahma Sarovar
* Bhuteshwar Temple
* Jayanti Devi Temple
* Jyotisar
* Kartikeya Temple
* Markandeshwar
* Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
* Nada Sahib
* Naugaja Peer
* Pindara Temple
* Sannihit Sarovar
* Sita Mai Temple
* Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple
* Sheetla Mata Mandir Gurgaon
* St. Thomas' Church at Hisar

Offices|

* High Court
* Legislative Assembly
* Raj Bhavan

Public places|

* Kingdom of Dreams
* Mall of India
* The Oberoi

Extreme corners|

* Easternmost point: Kalesar village Yamuna riverbank in Yamunanagar district

* Westernmost point: Chautala–Sangari border road crossing in Sirsa district

* Southernmost point: Kol Gaon hill in Ferozepur Jhirka tehsil of Gurgaon district

* Northernmost point: Khokhra village riverbank north of Chandigarh–Baddi river bridge in Panchkula district

Highest and
lowest|

* Highest point: Karoh Peak in Sivalik Hills of Panchkula district

* Lowest natural surface elevation point:

* Deepest underground cave:

* Coldest avg temp: Karoh Peak in Sivalik Hills of Panchkula district

* Hottest avg temp: Hisar

* Wettest avg rainfall: Morni hills in Sivalik Hills of Panchkula district

* Driest avg rainfall: Bhiwani

Oldest|

* Oldest archaeological site: Rakhigarhi 4700 BC or 6700 years old Indus Valley Civilisation in Hisar district

* Oldest archaeological mine site: Kaliyana hill Indus Valley Civilisation stone mine (3000 BC or 5000 years old) west of Charkhi Dadri

Government and politics

Elections|

* Elections in Haryana
* 1991
* 1996
* 1998
* 1999
* 2004
* 2009
* 2014
* 2019

Chief ministers|

* Banarsi Das Gupta
* Rao Birender Singh
* Bansi Lal
* Bhagwat Dayal Sharma
* Bhajan Lal
* Devi Lal
* Om Prakash Chautala
* Hukam Singh
* Bhupinder Singh Hooda
* Manohar Lal Khattar

Governors|

* Dharma Vira
* Birendra Narayan Chakraborty
* Ranjit Singh Narula
* Jaisukhlal Hathi
* Harcharan Singh Brar
* Surjit Singh Sandhawalia
* Ganpatrao Devji Tapase
* Saiyid Muzaffar Husain Burney
* Hari Anand Barari
* Dhanik Lal Mandal
* Mahaveer Prasad
* Babu Parmanand
* Om Prakash Verma
* Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai
* Jagannath Pahadia
* Kaptan Singh Solanki

State agencies|

* Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam
* Debt Conciliation Board
* Doordarshan Haryana
* Foreign Investment and NRI Cell
* Forests Department, Haryana
* Department of Economic and Statistical Analysis, Haryana
* Department of Environment, Haryana
* Department of Excise & Taxation, Haryana
* Department of Finance, Haryana
* Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana
* Department of Industrial Training & Vocational Education, Haryana
* Department of Institutional Finance & Credit Control, Haryana
* Department of Labour and Employment (Haryana)
* Department of Land records & Consolidation, Haryana
* Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Haryana
* Department of Rehabilitation, Haryana
* Department of Higher Education (Haryana)
* Department of School Education, Haryana
* Department of Elementary Education, Haryana
* Haryana Board of School Education
* Haryana Civil Medical Services
* Haryana Environment Protection Council
* Haryana Land Record Information System
* Haryana Power Generation Corporation
* Haryana Police
* Haryana Roadways
* Haryana Seeds Development Corporation
* Haryana State Directorate of Archaeology & Museums
* Haryana State Legal Services Authority, Haryana
* Haryana Tourism Corporation
* Haryana Urban Development Authority
* Haryana Waqf Board
* State Counselling Board, Haryana
* Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam

Sports

Venues|

* Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium
* Nahar Singh Stadium
* Tau Devi Lal Stadium
* Sector 16 Stadium
* Mahabir Stadium

Associations|

* Haryana Cricket Association

Teams|

* Haryana cricket team
* Haryana football team
* Bhiwani Boxing Club

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* Category: Haryana
* Wikiproject: Haryana

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Hindu temples in Haryana

Ambala|

* Ambika Devi temple
* Baba Balak Nath temple
* Jayanti Devi Temple
* Naraingarh
* Shahzadpur
* Sountli

Bhiwani|

* Radha Swami Dinond Star temple

Charkhi Dadri|

* Hanuman Temple Keekar Vasni

Faridabad|

* ISKON temple
* Parson temple
* Sun temple

Fatehabad|

* Shyam mandir
* Bhisnoi mandir

Gurgaon|

* Ancient Shiv Temple
* Bhim Kund Shiva temple
* Dronacharya Temple
* Ekalavya Temple
* Sheetla Mata Mandir Gurgaon

Hisar|

* Agroha Dham
* Bua Kanwari Dham

Jhajjar|

* Mata Bhimeshwari Devi

Jind|

* Bhuteshwar Temple
* Jayanti Devi Temple
* Pandu Pindara Temple

Kaithal|

* Kalayat Ancient Bricks Temple Complex

Karnal|

* Sita Mai Temple

Kurukshetra|

* 48 kos parikrama
* Brahma Sarovar
* Bhuteshwar Temple
* Jyotisar tirth
* Kartikeya Temple, Pehowa
* Kurukshetra Shiva Temple
* Markandeshwar Mahadev temple
* Sannihit Sarovar
* Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple

Mahendragarh|

* Baba Kesria temple, Mandola
* Baba Narsingh Dass temple, Kanti
* Baba Rameshwar Dass temple, Bamanwas
* Bagot Shiva temple
* Chamunda Devi temple
* Dhosi Hill
* Jawala Devi temple, Mahasar
* Kamania Rama temple
* Khimag Devta temple, Sehlong
* Modawala Shiv temple

Nuh|

* Jhirkeshwar mahadev

Palwal|

* Bada Hindu Mandir
* Panchwati temple
* Sati temple
* Anjani kund temple, Bhulwana

Panchkula|

* Bhima Devi Temple Complex
* Chandi Mandir
* Kali Mata Temple
* Karoh Peak
* Mata Mansa Devi Mandir
* Sharda Mata Temple Chotta Trilokpur

Panipat|

* Shri Devi temple

Rewari|

* Baba Thakur
* Basuda Bhairon temple
* Ghanteshwar Mandir

Rohtak|

* Baba Mast Nath temple
* Durga mandir
* Sai mandir
* Shiv mandir

Sirsa|

* Dera Baba Sarsai Nath
* Dera Jiwan Nagar
* Dera Sacha Sauda
* Ram Dev Mandir of Kagdana

Sonipat|

* Bharam Puri Maharaj Shiv Temple
* Chhapadeshwar Mahadev Mandir
* Dadi Rani Ridhana mandir
* Kali Mata Temple and Pandav well
* Shambhunath temple in Nahri
* Tirath Satkumbha temple

Yamuna Nagar|

* Adi Badri Sarasvati Udgam Sthal temple
* Bilaspur
* Kalesar Mahadev temple
* Kapal Mochan tirth
* Panchmukhi Hanuman temple of Basatiyawala

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