Dhanas, Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Dhanas is a village settlement within the Union Territory of Chandigarh, located near Sector 25, Sector 38 West, Khuda Lahora and Daddu Majra Colony. Unlike Chandigarh's planned sectors, the locality has developed around an established village settlement and includes residential pockets such as Chaman Colony and Rehabilitation Colony. This gives Dhanas a different built environment from the surrounding sector-based neighbourhoods, with a mix of village houses, colony housing and other residential properties. Dhanas Lake is a recognised local landmark, while the extension of Dakshin Marg and the surrounding road network connects the area with other parts of Chandigarh. Nearby sectors, including Sectors 23, 25, 36, 37, 38 West and 40, provide access to the city's wider network of educational institutions, healthcare facilities, markets and public services. Educational institutions in and around Dhanas include Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Chandigarh, Vivek High School, Chitkara International School, Little Daffodils School, Saraswati Public School, Sri Guru Harkrishan Model Senior Secondary School and Bal Niketan Model School. Their locations vary across the surrounding neighbourhoods. Healthcare services include the Rehabilitation Dispensary within the locality, while larger hospitals and medical institutions elsewhere in Chandigarh include the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Government Medical College and Hospital in Sector 32, Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Fortis Hospital and Max Super Speciality Hospital. Everyday shopping and local services are available through neighbourhood establishments, while the commercial areas of Chandigarh offer a wider range of retail and professional services. Dhanas is connected to Chandigarh Railway Station, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport and other major destinations through the city's road network. Its position near established residential sectors and major city institutions places it within Chandigarh's wider urban area, while its village origins and rehabilitation-colony development distinguish it from the more uniformly planned parts of the city. Dhanas is therefore best understood as a village-based residential locality with its own settlement pattern, local landmark and connections to Chandigarh's surrounding sectors and public facilities.