Haryana

Also known as IN-HR, HR

Haryana is a state located in the northwestern part of India. It was carved out after the linguistic reorganisation of Punjab on 1 November 1966. It is ranked 21st in terms of area, with less than 1.4% () of India's land area. The state capital is Chandigarh, which it shares with the neighbouring state of Punjab; the most populous city is Faridabad, a part of the National Capital Region. The city of Gurgaon is among India's largest financial and technology hubs. Haryana has administrative divisions, districts, 72 sub-divisions, 93 revenue tehsils, 50 sub-tehsils, 140 community development bloc

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Haryana is a state in northwestern India that was created in 1966 when Punjab was reorganized by language, and it is home to major cities like Gurgaon, one of India's leading financial and technology centers. Though it covers less than 1.4% of India's land area, the state is significant for its economic contributions and its proximity to India's capital region.

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Indian state or territory.name: Haryana
Indian state or territory.official_name: State of Haryana
Indian state or territory.image_caption: From top, left to right: Cyber City in Gurgaon, Pinjore Gardens, Bronze chariot of Krishna and Arjuna at Kurukshetra, Madhogarh Fort, Migratory birds at Kaushalya Dam, Lake in Surajkund
Indian state or territory.type: State
Indian state or territory.image_seal: Emblem of Haryana.svg
Indian state or territory.etymology: "Abode of God or Green Forest"
Indian state or territory.motto: Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit)"Truth alone triumphs"
Indian state or territory.anthem: Jai Jai Jai Haryana (Hindi)"Victory to Haryana"
Indian state or territory.image_map: IN-HR.svg
Indian state or territory.region: North India
Indian state or territory.before_was: Part of Punjab
Indian state or territory.formation_date2: formation1
Indian state or territory.formation_date4: 1 November 1966
Indian state or territory.capital: Chandigarh
Indian state or territory.largestcity: Faridabad
Indian state or territory.districts: ( divisions)
Indian state or territory.Governor: Ashim Kumar Ghosh
Indian state or territory.Chief_Minister: Nayab Singh Saini

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Wikidata facts

Population: 25351462
Area: 44212
Official website: www.haryana.gov.in
Image: ISS009-E-11292 - View of India.jpg

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Commons category: Haryana
inception: 1966-11-01
male population: 13494734
female population: 11856728
urban population: 8842103
rural population: 16509359
literate population: 16598988
illiterate population: 8752474

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Contents

Etymology
History
Ancient period
Medieval period
British period
Partition and aftermath
Formation of Haryana
Punjabi migration to Haryana in 1947 and 1980s
Demographics
Castes, tribes and ethnic groups
Languages
Religion
Culture
Music
Folk dances
Folk music and songs
Classical Haryanvi folk music
Desi Haryanvi folk music
Socially normative-cohesive impact
Cuisine
Punjabi culture
Society
Geography
Plains and mountains
Hydrography
Climate
Flora and fauna
Forests
{{anchor | Protected wildlife areas of Haryana }} Wildlife
Environmental and ecological issues
Administration
Divisions
Districts
Law and order
Governance and e-governance
Economy
Agriculture
Crops
Fruits, vegetables and spices
Flowers and medicinal plants
Livestock
Research
Industrial sector
Manufacturing
Utilities
Services sector
Transport
Aviation
Roads and highways
Railway
Metro
Sky Way
Communication and media
Healthcare
Education
Literacy
Schools
Universities and higher education
Sports
Notable people
See also
Notes
References
Sources
External links

Haryana contains 32 special economic zones (SEZs), mainly located within the industrial corridor projects connecting the National Capital Region. Gurgaon is considered one of the major information technology and automobile hubs of India. Haryana ranks 11th among Indian states in human development index. The economy of Haryana is the 13th largest in India, with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of and has the country's 5th-highest GSDP per capita of .