Throvic

State Studies · Haryana

Haryana

State in northwestern India

Verified on Wikipedia8 concepts
Tap a concept
Expand in explorer

Overview

Haryana is a state located in the northwestern part of India. It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, by Rajasthan to the west and south, by Delhi to the southeast, while river Yamuna forms its eastern border with Uttar Pradesh. The state capital is Chandigarh, which it shares with the neighbouring state of Punjab. The city of Gurgaon is among India's largest financial and technology hubs. The most populous city is Faridabad, a part of the National Capital Region. In terms of area, it ranks 21st in India, with around 1.5% of India's land area.. Haryana has 6 administrative divisions, 22 districts, 72 sub-divisions, 93 revenue tehsils, 50 sub-tehsils, 140 blocks, 154 cities and towns, 7,356 villages, and 6,222 villages panchayats.

Source: Wikipedia — Haryana (CC BY-SA)

Key concepts

How Haryana connects to the ideas, people and events around it.

  1. Chandigarh

    has capital

    Chandigarh serves as the shared capital of Haryana and Punjab. Designed by architect Le Corbusier, it was inaugurated in 1965.

  2. Gurgaon

    contains city

    Gurugram, formerly Gurgaon, is a major satellite city of Delhi located in Haryana. It hosts numerous multinational corporations and is a hub for the Indian IT and automotive sectors.

  3. Yamuna

    traversed by

    The Yamuna River flows through northern India, passing through Haryana before reaching Delhi. It provides essential water for irrigation and drinking in the state.

  4. Devi Lal

    notable leader

    Chaudhary Devi Lal was a prominent Indian politician who served twice as the Chief Minister of Haryana. He later became Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1989 to 1990.

  5. Haryana Legislative Assembly

    has legislature

    The Haryana Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature with 90 elected members. It convenes in Chandigarh, the state's capital.

  6. Indian Rebellion of 1857

    originated during

    The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a widespread uprising against British East India Company rule. Parts of present-day Haryana, such as the town of Rewari, participated in the revolt.

  7. Bhiwani

    includes district

    Bhiwani is a district and city in Haryana known for its historic forts and educational institutions. It is often called the 'City of Schools' due to its large number of schools and colleges.

Revise Haryana

Flashcards and a quick quiz, built from this map.

1 / 7

Questions about Haryana

What is Haryana?

Haryana is a state located in the northwestern part of India. It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, by Rajasthan to the west and south, by Delhi to the southeast, while river Yamuna forms its eastern border with Uttar Pradesh. The state capital is Chandigarh, which it shares with the neighbouring state of Punjab. The city of Gurgaon is among India's largest financial and technology hubs.

What are the key concepts related to Haryana?

The main concepts connected to Haryana include Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Yamuna, Devi Lal, Haryana Legislative Assembly, Indian Rebellion of 1857, Bhiwani. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.

Which exams cover Haryana?

Haryana is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of HPSC, HSSC.