Haryana

Haryana was established on November 1, 1966, following the linguistic reorganization of Punjab. It ranks 21st in area, covering less than 1.4% of India’s total land area. Faridabad, part of the National Capital Region, is the most populous city. Gurgaon stands out as one of India’s major financial and technology hubs. Haryana is administratively divided into

• 6 divisions
• 22 districts
• 72 sub-divisions
• 93 revenue tehsils
• 50 sub-tehsils
• 140 community development blocks
• 154 cities and towns
• 7,356 villages
• 6,222 village panchayats.

Haryana boasts a rich history, numerous monuments, a vibrant heritage, diverse flora and fauna, and a thriving tourism sector. The state has a well-developed economy, with extensive national highways and state roads. It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, Rajasthan to the west and south, and the Yamuna River forming its eastern boundary with Uttar Pradesh. Haryana encircles the national capital territory of Delhi on three sides (north, west, and south), making a significant portion of the state part of the economically vital National Capital Region of India for planning and development purposes.

We know Haryana holds significant importance in Hindu mythology as it is the land where one of the most revered Hindu scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita, originated. According to the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna delivered the teachings of the Gita to Arjuna on this sacred land.