Set on the foothills of Shivalik, Zirakpur is a satellite town located towards the East of Chandigarh.Located about 12 km from Chandigarh, it is surrounded by Chandigarh towards North , Panchkula towards East, Dera Bassi towards South and S.A.S Nagar, Mohali towards West . Zirakpur is witnessing realty growth in the backdrop of swift connectivity and infrastructure initiatives.

Before the year 2000, the Zirakpur had a population of less than twenty thousand. Soon a small village Baltana, which is a part of Zirakpur now, started having some population growth being near to Panchkula and Chandigarh. From 2004 onward the city’s population started to increase rapidly, with booming property prices and the arrival of a large number of residential projects in the suburbs. The Zirakpur Municipal Council has population of 95,553 of which 50,497 are males while 45,056 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. By the year 2017, population in Zirakpur has increased to 2, 05,000 approx.
Due to limited availability of land parcels in the city of Chandigarh, property prices have become quite high. Thus, both investors and buyers have started to look out, which is why Zirakpur has evolved as a potential real estate hotspot. Moreover, the city boasts of well-built inter and intra city connectivity, which further adds to its appeal.

Zirakpur is located along the crossing of three highways namely Chandigarh-Ambala (NH-21), Kalka-Ambala (NH-22) and Zirakpur-Patiala Highway (NH-64).
It is a gateway to Haryana, Himachal, Chandigarh and Punjab. Due to limited availability of land parcels in the city of Chandigarh, property prices have become quite high.
Various premium categories of Hotels like Park Plaza, Ramada, Maryland, Mandarin, Regenta Almeida etc, in Zirakpur makes it a prosperous city and an important transit to Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.There are many famous eateries on Zirakpur Road which includes Fine Dining and Quick Service Restaurants like Sindhi Sweets, Ziaka, Shalimar, Sonu Sweets, Gopals, Bikaner wala, Baker’s Oven, Sub way, Sizzlers also, big Retail hyper market brands like Big Bazaar, Best Price and Metro are available here.
Zirakpur is at a drive of 8 minutes from Chandigarh International Airport New Terminal which became operational in the year 2015. An international airport always helps the commercial and residential growth in its neighborhood. With this new development, Zirakpur has become the preferred destination for NRIs as well as commercial bodies, business houses, cargo- related businesses and hospitality among-st others to establish their operational base. With the increased connectivity to international destinations, global companies will have ease in setting shop in this upcoming realty destination.

Zirakpur is a satellite town of Chandigarh located in the located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) district & situated at the foothills of Shivalik hills in the easternmost part of Punjab.

It is one of the six local planning areas under Greater Mohali region. Adjoining to Chandigarh & Panchkula the region has been envisioned to develop a planned area for 4.5 Million people.

The Local Planning areas in the Greater Mohali are:

Central SAS Nagar
Zirakpur
Dera-Bassi
Banur
Kharar
Mullanpur

As per the master plan, Zirakpur is envisioned and flourished as a premier Commercial Hub and also a distinctive & sustainable playground for Greater Mohali area. Zirakpur being the regional center offers a new lifestyle for the 21^st century. It is planned with New Ideas too.

1. Protect unique environmental, historical & cultural resources.
2. Capitalize on the regional assets & resources to promote dynamic & sustainable economic development.
3. Ensure equitable distribution of resources environmental, economic & social.
4. Ensure a conducive environment to work.
5. Introduce as a total commercial environment.

Commercialization

According to the framework for developing strategies in the regional master plan, Zirakpur-Central Mohali-Kharar-Mullanpur corridor is targeted for immediate growth for the next 15-20 years. The corridor comprises the airport, The FEZ, Central Mohali, Mullanpur & Zirakpur. At south eastward link towards Panchkula & Zirakpur was considered to become a Commercial Center to capture more residential-oriented development at Panchkula.  One of the two technological knowledge business park corridors is also to be planned at Banur-Zirakpur Corridor.

Road Connectivity

The GMR is well connected with other parts of India by means of the road. The connecting road network to the region consists of national highways, state highways, and major district roads. Four national highway pass through the region are namely NH1, NH21, NH22 & NH95. NH1 connects the region with Ambala and New Delhi, NH21 connects to Ropar, NH 22 connects to Shimla, Himachal & NH95 to Ludhiana, Punjab. Zirakpur is connected with NH21, NH22, NH95 & NH64 with the other part of the region.

Air Connectivity

The nearest airport is 300 Acre International Mohali Airport from the town has direct domestic & International flights.