Due to its closeness to Mohali, a major centre for employment, and the existence of the renowned Shastri Market (popular for apparel, fake jewellery, and handcrafted things), Sector-22 is a residential neighbourhood in Chandigarh that is seeing tremendous growth. The communities of Kansal, Khuda Lahora, Nayagaon, Sukteri, and Mohali are close to Sector-22. Independent residences and multi-story apartments predominate in Sector-22.