Development Survey
HP Town Planning Minister Surveys Pachhad Villages for 'Him Panchkula' Satellite Township
Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani surveyed Jaman ki Ser and Surla Janot villages in the Ghini Ghad region of Pachhad subdivision in Sirmaur district to assess the feasibility of developing a modern satellite township near the Haryana border. The state government's aim is to establish satellite townships in Himachal Pradesh on the lines of Chandigarh and Panchkula.
| Survey location | Jaman ki Ser and Surla Janot villages, Ghini Ghad region, Pachhad subdivision, Sirmaur district |
|---|---|
| Feasibility study corridor | Lavasa Chowki to Mahalpreet Nagar along the Himachal-Haryana border |
| Government land identified | Surla Janot revenue village has 148 bighas of government land |
| Distance to Panchkula | Surla Janot is just 4 km from Dhamasha village in Morni hills and Panchkula is accessible within 36 km via Bari Ser |
| Land acquisition policy | Land for the projects would be taken only with the voluntary consent of the owners |
| Accompanying officials | Pacchad SDM Priyanka Chandra, HIMUDA CEO Surender Vashisht, Director Pradeep Surya, Executive Engineer Kushal Sharma, Pachhad Tehsildar Praveen Kumar, Naib Tehsildar Rahees Ahmed and officials of the revenue and allied departments |
| Project model | Satellite townships on the lines of Chandigarh and Panchkula |
| Survey date | November 2025 |
Survey and Feasibility Assessment
Minister Rajesh Dharmani surveyed Jaman ki Ser and Surla Janot villages in the Ghini Ghad region of Pachhad subdivision in Sirmaur district to assess the feasibility of developing a modern satellite township near the Haryana border. The inspection was conducted with Pacchad SDM Priyanka Chandra, HIMUDA CEO Surender Vashisht, Director Pradeep Surya, Executive Engineer Kushal Sharma, Pachhad Tehsildar Praveen Kumar, Naib Tehsildar Rahees Ahmed and officials of the revenue and allied departments.
Government Vision and Development Goals
The state government's aim is to establish satellite townships in Himachal Pradesh on the lines of Chandigarh and Panchkula. The Pachhad border belt offers strong potential for such projects, which would provide citizens with improved housing options while boosting the local economy, uplifting backward pockets and generating employment opportunities.
Land Acquisition and Strategic Site Assets
The feasibility of setting up a satellite township would be explored from Lavasa Chowki to Mahalpreet Nagar, covering the Himachal-Haryana border stretch. Surla Janot revenue village has 148 bighas of government land, adding significant promise to the plan. The location's connectivity further strengthens the case — Surla Janot is just 4 km from Dhamasha village in Morni hills and Panchkula is accessible within 36 km via Bari Ser.
Land for the projects would be taken only with the voluntary consent of the owners.
Next Steps
Dharmani instructed revenue officials to promptly prepare 'tatima' maps and updated 'jamabandi' records to support the feasibility study. In February 2026, the HIMUDA Board approved the initiation of preliminary activities for the township project at Morni Hills in Pachhad with an initial allocation of Rs 5 crore.
Project Status (as of July 2026)
The Him Panchkula township project remains in the feasibility and preliminary planning stage. Land surveys and record preparation are underway. This is a announced but not yet operational development.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'Him Panchkula'?
A proposed satellite township in Himachal Pradesh modeled on the lines of Chandigarh and Panchkula, aimed to establish modern planned urban centers.
Where exactly will the Him Panchkula township be built?
The project is being surveyed in Jaman ki Ser and Surla Janot villages in the Ghini Ghad region of Pachhad subdivision in Sirmaur district, with feasibility exploration from Lavasa Chowki to Mahalpreet Nagar along the Himachal-Haryana border.
How much government land is available at the proposed site?
Surla Janot revenue village has 148 bighas of government land.
Will the government forcibly acquire private land?
Land for the projects would be taken only with the voluntary consent of the owners.
What are the benefits of this township?
The project would provide citizens with improved housing options while boosting the local economy, uplifting backward pockets and generating employment opportunities.
What is the current stage of the project?
The project is in the feasibility study and preliminary planning stage as of July 2026. The HIMUDA Board approved the initiation of preliminary activities in February 2026 with an initial allocation of Rs 5 crore.