Mohali

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar), commonly known as Mohali,

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar), commonly known as Mohali, is a city which is a commercial hub lying adjacent to the city of Chandigarh in Punjab, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District.It is also one of the six Municipal Corporations of the State. It was officially named after Sahibzada Ajit Singh, the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh as SAS Nagar ("City of Sahibzada Ajit Singh"). It is still known and popular, as Mohali among local people and other parts of India.[3]

Mohali has emerged as one of the most important cities in Punjab and the rest of northern India; it is developing rapidly as an IT Hub of the state. Special emphasis has been made by the state government to make this city the best place to live in the Punjab. The city also has many international sporting venues consisting of a magnificent cricket stadium, hockey stadium, indoor stadiums and a newly built golf course.

Sikhism is the majority religion in Mohali city followed by more than 61% of the population. Hinduism is the second most popular religion in the city followed by 35.55% of the people.

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, along with Chandigarh and Panchkula, forms a part of the Chandigarh Tricity. It was earlier a part of the Rupnagar District, and was carved out as a separate district in 2006.