Police Line Area, Hisar

Police Line Area
Suburb
Nickname(s): PLA
Coordinates: 29°08′29″N 75°43′38″E / 29.14132°N 75.727301°E / 29.14132; 75.727301Coordinates: 29°08′29″N 75°43′38″E / 29.14132°N 75.727301°E / 29.14132; 75.727301
Country India
State Haryana
City Hisar
Land acquisition by HUDA 1998
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 125001
Planning agency Haryana Urban Development Authority

Police Line Area, also known as PLA is a residential and commercial suburb located in Hisar city of Haryana, India.[1] The planning of the area is administered by Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA).[1]

History

Before 1998, PLA served as the residence for the officials and police training academy of Hisar branch of Haryana Police. In 1998, the residential quarters were shifted to New Police Line and the area was transferred to HUDA.[2]

Location

PLA lies on National Highway 10.[2] On its south-eastern side lies Central Jail and on the north-eastern side lies Flamingo Tourist Complex.[3] Kaimri village lies on its south-western side and Jawahar Nagar lies on its north-western side.

Facilities

Plots have been allotted by HUDA for construction of houses in the area. A shopping complex has also been constructed for shopping and other commercial activities. Gymkhana club has been developed for recreational activities and a community centre has been developed for community activities.[4] Adjacent to the Gymkhana Club is Town Park. It was constructed over the shooting range of police training academy.[2] It is spread over an area of 12 acres and was opened for public in 2000.[2] It has an artificial waterfall and a musical fountain.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Historical background". HUDA. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Hisar Jano" (PDF). Jambh Shakti Trust. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  3. "Flamingo". Haryana Tourism. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  4. "Information at a glance" (PDF). HUDA. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
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