Haryana
Haryana is an Indian State located in the Northern region of India. Haryana state is established on 1-Nov-1966 and the capital of Haryana is Chandigarh. Haryana state is located near the capital city, Delhi. It's known for its green fields and farms, and it's famous for producing athletes who excel in sports like wrestling. The state celebrates colorful festivals and has a rich cultural heritage to explore! The major cities of Haryana include Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Panipat, Ambala etc., while the largest city in the state is Faridabad. When it comes to rivers, Ghaggar, Yamuna are the main rivers of Haryana state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Haryana is 44,212 km², including 42,235.92 km² of rural area and 1,976.08 km² of urban area. Hindi, Haryanvi are the main languages spoken in Haryana. Haryana has a sex ratio of approximately 878 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Haryana is IN-HR.
List of Districts of Haryana
For administrative purposes, Haryana state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 21 districts in Haryana. Here is the complete list of Haryana districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambala | 1,574 | 11,28,350 | 717 |
| 2 | Bhiwani | 4,778 | 16,34,445 | 342 |
| 3 | Faridabad | 741 | 18,09,733 | 2442 |
| 4 | Fatehabad | 2,538 | 9,42,011 | 371 |
| 5 | Gurgaon | 1,258 | 15,14,432 | 1204 |
| 6 | Hisar | 3,983 | 17,43,931 | 438 |
| 7 | Jhajjar | 1,834 | 9,58,405 | 523 |
| 8 | Jind | 2,702 | 13,34,152 | 494 |
| 9 | Kaithal | 2,317 | 10,74,304 | 464 |
| 10 | Karnal | 2,520 | 15,05,324 | 597 |
| 11 | Kurukshetra | 1,530 | 9,64,655 | 630 |
| 12 | Mahendragarh | 1,899 | 9,22,088 | 486 |
| 13 | Mewat | 1,507 | 10,89,263 | 723 |
| 14 | Palwal | 1,359 | 10,42,708 | 767 |
| 15 | Panchkula | 898 | 5,61,293 | 625 |
| 16 | Panipat | 1,268 | 12,05,437 | 951 |
| 17 | Rewari | 1,594 | 9,00,332 | 565 |
| 18 | Rohtak | 1,745 | 10,61,204 | 608 |
| 19 | Sirsa | 4,277 | 12,95,189 | 303 |
| 20 | Sonipat | 2,122 | 14,50,001 | 683 |
| 21 | Yamunanagar | 1,768 | 12,14,205 | 687 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Bhiwani is the largest district in Haryana covering an area of 4778 km², while Faridabad is the smallest district covering an area of 741 km². Faridabad is the most populous, whereas Panchkula is the least populous district in Haryana state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Bhiwani | Faridabad |
| Smallest District | Faridabad | Faridabad |
Population of Haryana
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Haryana State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Haryana State is 2,53,51,462, with around 1,34,94,734 males and 1,18,56,728 females.
- About 1,65,09,359 people live in rural areas, including nearly 87,74,006 males and 77,35,353 females.
- Approximately 88,42,103 people live in urban areas, including around 47,20,728 males and 41,21,375 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,65,09,359 | 88,42,103 | 2,53,51,462 |
| Male Population | 87,74,006 | 47,20,728 | 1,34,94,734 |
| Female Population | 77,35,353 | 41,21,375 | 1,18,56,728 |
Households in Haryana
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Haryana State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Haryana State is approximately 48,57,524.
- Out of the total, around 30,43,756 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 18,13,768 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 30,43,756 |
| Urban Households | 18,13,768 |
| Total Households | 48,57,524 |