All 22 Districts of Haryana
Comprehensive administrative directory covering population, area, headquarters, tehsils, development blocks, and local infrastructure across Haryana state.
- 22
- Districts
- 2.59 Cr
- State Population
- 44,236
- Total Area (sq km)
- 6,841
- Total Villages
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Haryana District Directory (22)
Sonipat
सोनीपतSonipat is a major educational and industrial hub in Haryana NCR, famous for Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Murthal Dhaba culinary hub, Maruti Suzuki IMT Kharkhoda mega plant, and ancient historical roots dating back to the Mahabharata as Swarnaprastha.
Panipat
पानीपतPanipat is internationally known as the "City of Weavers" and "Textile City". Historically famous for the three pivotal Battles of Panipat (1526, 1556, and 1761) that shaped Indian history.
Rohtak
रोहतकRohtak is the political and educational heartland of Haryana, home to Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Pandit B.D. Sharma PGIMS, and the famous Cloth Market.
Karnal
करनालKnown as the "Rice Bowl of India" and birthplace of astronaut Kalpana Chawla. Headquarters of National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) and Central Soil Salinity Research Institute.
Gurugram
गुरुग्रामGurugram (formerly Gurgaon) is India's premier technology, financial, and corporate powerhouse, hosting Fortune 500 headquarters, Cyber City, and DLF developments.
Faridabad
फरीदाबादFaridabad is Haryana's most populous district and a prime industrial city, hosting major manufacturing giants, Surajkund International Crafts Mela, and Badkhal Lake.
Ambala
अम्बालाAmbala is famous for its strategic Air Force Station, Cantonment, Scientific Instruments manufacturing industry, and wholesale Cloth Market.
Hisar
हिसारHisar is the "Steel City of India" and agricultural education center of Haryana, hosting CCS HAU, LUVAS veterinary university, and Jindal Stainless Steel.
Kurukshetra
कुरुक्षेत्रThe holy city where the Kurukshetra War of Mahabharata took place and Lord Krishna preached the Srimad Bhagavad Gita at Jyotisar.
Jhajjar
झज्जरJhajjar is known for its bravery in armed forces, Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary, AIIMS Jhajjar campus, and Panasonic Techno Park in Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh belt.
Jind
जींदJind is known as the "Heart of Haryana", famous for Jayanti Devi Temple, princely state history, and cattle breeding (Murrah Buffaloes).
Kaithal
कैथलHistorical city associated with Lord Hanuman (Kapisthala) and Razia Sultana, the first female monarch of Delhi Sultanate who was martyred here.
Rewari
रेवाड़ीFamous for Bawal Industrial Hub, Rewari Steam Locomotive Shed (only surviving steam shed in India), Brass hardware, and Rezang La bravery history.
Panchkula
पंचकूलाPanchkula is a pristine planned city adjacent to Chandigarh, home to the Shivalik Foothills, Morni Hills (only hill station in Haryana), Pinjore Gardens, and IT Park.
Yamunanagar
यमुनानगरKnown for Plywood manufacturing (supplying 60%+ of India's plywood), Jagadhri Brassware, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Station, and Hathnikund Barrage.
Bhiwani
भिवानीKnown as "Little Cuba" of India due to producing world-class Olympic boxers (Vijender Singh), and "City of Temples" with Haryana Board headquarters (HBSE).
Sirsa
सिरसाLargest district by area in Haryana, famous for Cotton production, Sirsa Air Force Base, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, and Ghaggar river fertile plains.
Fatehabad
फतेहाबादHome to Indus Valley Civilization sites (Bhirrana, Kunal), Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant, and highest sex ratio in Haryana.
Palwal
पलवलHistorical town associated with Mahatma Gandhi's first arrest during Freedom Struggle in 1919, KMP Expressway intersection, and Shri Vishwakarma Skill University.
Nuh
नूहLocated in the Mewat region amidst Aravalli hills, known for Sheikh Musa Tomb, Chui Mai Pond, SHKM Government Medical College Nalhar, and highest sex ratio in Haryana.
Mahendragarh
महेंद्रगढ़Rich in mineral wealth (marble, limestone, copper), Central University of Haryana Jant-Pali campus, and Jal Mahal heritage monuments in Narnaul.
Charkhi Dadri
चरखी दादरीHaryana's 22nd district, famous as the home of Phogat Sisters (wrestlers Geeta, Babita, Vinesh), cement plants, and Deravala heritage.
Haryana Districts Directory FAQs
How many districts are there in Haryana?
Haryana has 22 administrative districts divided across 6 administrative divisions: Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Rohtak, and Karnal. Charkhi Dadri is the 22nd and newest district.
Which is the largest district in Haryana by area?
Sirsa is the largest district in Haryana by geographical area covering 4,277 square kilometers.
Which is the most populous district in Haryana?
Faridabad is the most populous district in Haryana according to the 2011 Census with over 1.8 million residents.