Haryana-Location

Haryana is a state in northern India. It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south. The state of Haryana came into existence on 1st November, 1966. Eastern border to Uttarakhand & Uttar Pradesh is defined by river Yamuna. Haryana also surrounds Delhi on three sides, forming the northern, western and southern borders of Delhi.

A large area of Haryana is included in the National Capital Region. Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana. Chandigarh is administered as a union territory and is also the capital of Punjab. Haryana was administered as part of the Punjab province of British India, and was carved out on linguistic lines as India's 17th state in 1966. Haryana has an area of about 44,212 square km.

The name Haryana means "The Abode of God" from Sanskrit Hari (the Hindu God Vishnu) and ayana (home), although it may also refer to the lush green landscape of the state (from Sanskrit harit meaning green). The region was the birthplace of the Hindu religion. It is the land of the Mahabharata, where the pandavas and kauravas clashed in the epic battle of Kurukshetra. It is also the land of the Gita, the well-known Indian treatise on life, duty and death. The region of Haryana is mentioned as Brahmavarta in the Manusmruti.

Haryana was the cradle of the Indus Valley and Vedic Civilizations, both flourishing on the banks of the now lost Saraswati river. Several decisive battles were fought in the area, which shaped much of the history of India. These include the epic battle of Mahabharata at Kurukshetra (including the recital of the Bhagavad Gita by Krishna), and the three battles of Panipat.

Mostly there are two languages in Haryana in which the official language is Hindi and Punjabi is the second official language. A number of residents, especially rural, speak Haryanvi, a dialect of Hindi that is famous for its coarseness.

Haryana is a land of two religions. In Haryana, Hinduism and Sikhism are accorded equal importance by the people. There were also a lot of peoples who follows Islam, Jainism and Christianity.

The state is a major producer of wheat and rice. Other important crops include oilseeds, sugarcane, cotton, potatoes, pulses. Haryana's economy is mainly agricultural, and it has received substantial investment in irrigation and fertilization. It is now a leading contributor to the country's production of foodgrain and milk.

The city of Gurgaon is emerging as a major hub for the information technology industry. It is a leading manufacturing hub as it is also home to Maruti Udyog Limited, India's largest automobile manufacturer, and Hero Honda Limited, the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers.Panipat, Panchkula and Faridabad are also industrial hubs .There is also an established steel and textile industry in the state of Hayana.Haryana is primarily an agrarian state.