Location of Haryana in India
Geographically located at 30.73° N and 76.78° E, the state of Haryana lies in the northern part of the country of India. Being included in India's National Capital Region, the state is bordered by Himachal Pradesh and Punjab towards its north, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand towards its east and Rajasthan towards its south and west.
Capital of Haryana
The capital city of Haryana is Chandigarh, which is even the capital of the state of Punjab.
Largest city of Haryana
The largest city of Haryana is Faridabad.
What is Haryana famous for?
This state of north India is historically known for being a part of the famous Kuru region of the country as well as the cradle to the Indus Valley Civilization. However, presently, the place is a major hub of automobile and I. T. (Information Technology) industries of India. It is the nation's leading manufacturer of tractors, passenger cars and two-wheelers. Besides that, the state leads other states in terms of milk and food grain production in India.
Ttotal covering area of Haryana
The state of Haryana is stretched over an area of 44, 212 sq. km.
Latest population of Haryana
The total population of this state, as per the report published after Census 2011, is 25, 353, 081 with a population density of 573.4 per sq. km.
Literacy rate of Haryana
This north Indian state has got a literacy rate of 71.4 %.
Official languages of Haryana
The official languages of this industrial hub of India are Haryanavi, Punjabi and English.
Climatic condition of Haryana
The location of the state in the northern plains of India makes the place very hot during summer and too cold during winter. However, the different climatic conditions of this state of northern India experiences three distinctive seasons. The months of May and June are the hottest months where temperature rises up to 50° C whereas the months of December and January are the coldest months of the year where the temperature can go down to as low as 1° C. The rainy season in Haryana sets in during the month of July and continues till September. 80 % of the total rainfall occurs during this period, which even causes flood at times.
Best time to visit this state of north India?
Though this north Indian state of Haryana can be visited throughout the year, but the period in between the months of October and March is the best time to visit the place.
How to reach the state?
The state of Haryana, being one of the major industrial hubs of the country is quite well connected to the neighboring states as well as other parts of India by air, road and railways.
- By airways: The state is connected to Delhi, Leh, Jammu and Shrinagar through the flights plied by Indian Airlines to and from the Chandigarh Airport, which is the nearest airport to the state. Besides that, there are public aerodromes located at Bhiwani, Hissar, Karnal, Narnaul and Pinjore, which even serve the state. Vayudoot Services links Haryana to Delhi, Gaggad and Kulu via Chandigarh.
- By railways: Chandigarh Railway Station, which is Northern Railway's terminus, connects the state to Bombay, Kalka, Delhi and several other main cities of India. Other linking railway stations are situated at Ambala, Hissar, Jakhal, Jind, Kalka, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Rohtak.
- By roadways: Roads stretching over about 34, 772 kms, the state is connected both internally and externally through roads. Apart from that proximity to the national capital of Delhi helps the state easily connect to the other parts of the country through a number of State as well as National Highways.
Are there any tourist attractions in Haryana, India?
The state of Haryana has got a network of forty four tourist complexes to promote tourism. Some of the most visited tourist places in Haryana are as follows:
- Badhkal Lake
- Dumdama Lake
- Karna
- Kurukshetra
- Magpie Surajkund
- Morni Hills
- Panchkula
- Panipat
- Prithaviraj Ki Kutchery
- Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
- Thaneswar
- Tilyar Lake
- Yadavindra Gardens
Last Updated on 22 October 2011
