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State Administrative Directory22 Districts • 6 Divisions

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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District Directory

Haryana District Directory (22)

Sonipat District Haryana

Sonipat

सोनीपत
HQ: Sonipat

Sonipat 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.

Population1,450,001
Sex Ratio856
Literacy79.12%
Key Tehsils
SonipatGohanaGanaurRai
Panipat District Haryana

Panipat

पानीपत
HQ: Panipat

Panipat 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.

Population1,205,437
Sex Ratio864
Literacy75.94%
Key Tehsils
PanipatSamalkhaIsranaBapoli
Rohtak District Haryana

Rohtak

रोहतक
HQ: Rohtak

Rohtak is the political and educational heartland of Haryana, home to Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Pandit B.D. Sharma PGIMS, and the famous Cloth Market.

Population1,061,204
Sex Ratio867
Literacy80.22%
Key Tehsils
RohtakMehamSamplaKalanaur
Karnal District Haryana

Karnal

करनाल
HQ: Karnal

Known 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.

Population1,505,324
Sex Ratio887
Literacy74.73%
Key Tehsils
KarnalGharaundaAssandhIndri
Gurugram District Haryana

Gurugram

गुरुग्राम
HQ: Gurugram

Gurugram (formerly Gurgaon) is India's premier technology, financial, and corporate powerhouse, hosting Fortune 500 headquarters, Cyber City, and DLF developments.

Population1,514,433
Sex Ratio854
Literacy84.7%
Key Tehsils
GurugramManesarPataudiSohna
Faridabad District Haryana

Faridabad

फरीदाबाद
HQ: Faridabad

Faridabad is Haryana's most populous district and a prime industrial city, hosting major manufacturing giants, Surajkund International Crafts Mela, and Badkhal Lake.

Population1,809,733
Sex Ratio873
Literacy81.7%
Key Tehsils
FaridabadBallabgarhBadkhal
Ambala District Haryana

Ambala

अम्बाला
HQ: Ambala Cantonment

Ambala is famous for its strategic Air Force Station, Cantonment, Scientific Instruments manufacturing industry, and wholesale Cloth Market.

Population1,128,350
Sex Ratio885
Literacy81.75%
Key Tehsils
AmbalaAmbala CanttNaraingarhBarara
Hisar District Haryana

Hisar

हिसार
HQ: Hisar

Hisar is the "Steel City of India" and agricultural education center of Haryana, hosting CCS HAU, LUVAS veterinary university, and Jindal Stainless Steel.

Population1,743,931
Sex Ratio872
Literacy72.89%
Key Tehsils
HisarHansiNarnaundBarwala
Kurukshetra District Haryana

Kurukshetra

कुरुक्षेत्र
HQ: Thanesar

The holy city where the Kurukshetra War of Mahabharata took place and Lord Krishna preached the Srimad Bhagavad Gita at Jyotisar.

Population964,655
Sex Ratio888
Literacy76.31%
Key Tehsils
ThanesarPehowaShahbadLadwa
Jhajjar District Haryana

Jhajjar

झज्जर
HQ: Jhajjar

Jhajjar is known for its bravery in armed forces, Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary, AIIMS Jhajjar campus, and Panasonic Techno Park in Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh belt.

Population958,405
Sex Ratio862
Literacy80.65%
Key Tehsils
JhajjarBahadurgarhBeriMatanhail
Jind District Haryana

Jind

जींद
HQ: Jind

Jind is known as the "Heart of Haryana", famous for Jayanti Devi Temple, princely state history, and cattle breeding (Murrah Buffaloes).

Population1,334,152
Sex Ratio871
Literacy71.44%
Key Tehsils
JindNarwanaSafidonJulana
Kaithal District Haryana

Kaithal

कैथल
HQ: Kaithal

Historical city associated with Lord Hanuman (Kapisthala) and Razia Sultana, the first female monarch of Delhi Sultanate who was martyred here.

Population1,074,304
Sex Ratio881
Literacy69.15%
Key Tehsils
KaithalGuhlaPundriKalayat
Rewari District Haryana

Rewari

रेवाड़ी
HQ: Rewari

Famous for Bawal Industrial Hub, Rewari Steam Locomotive Shed (only surviving steam shed in India), Brass hardware, and Rezang La bravery history.

Population900,332
Sex Ratio898
Literacy80.99%
Key Tehsils
RewariBawalKosli
Panchkula District Haryana

Panchkula

पंचकूला
HQ: Panchkula

Panchkula 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.

Population561,293
Sex Ratio873
Literacy81.88%
Key Tehsils
PanchkulaKalka
Yamunanagar District Haryana

Yamunanagar

यमुनानगर
HQ: Yamunanagar

Known for Plywood manufacturing (supplying 60%+ of India's plywood), Jagadhri Brassware, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Station, and Hathnikund Barrage.

Population1,214,205
Sex Ratio877
Literacy77.99%
Key Tehsils
YamunanagarJagadhriChhachhrauliRadaur
Bhiwani District Haryana

Bhiwani

भिवानी
HQ: Bhiwani

Known as "Little Cuba" of India due to producing world-class Olympic boxers (Vijender Singh), and "City of Temples" with Haryana Board headquarters (HBSE).

Population1,634,445
Sex Ratio886
Literacy75.21%
Key Tehsils
BhiwaniBawani KheraToshamSiwani
Sirsa District Haryana

Sirsa

सिरसा
HQ: Sirsa

Largest district by area in Haryana, famous for Cotton production, Sirsa Air Force Base, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, and Ghaggar river fertile plains.

Population1,295,189
Sex Ratio897
Literacy68.81%
Key Tehsils
SirsaDabwaliRaniaEllenabad
Fatehabad District Haryana

Fatehabad

फतेहाबाद
HQ: Fatehabad

Home to Indus Valley Civilization sites (Bhirrana, Kunal), Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant, and highest sex ratio in Haryana.

Population942,011
Sex Ratio902
Literacy67.92%
Key Tehsils
FatehabadTohanaRatia
Palwal District Haryana

Palwal

पलवल
HQ: Palwal

Historical town associated with Mahatma Gandhi's first arrest during Freedom Struggle in 1919, KMP Expressway intersection, and Shri Vishwakarma Skill University.

Population1,042,708
Sex Ratio880
Literacy69.32%
Key Tehsils
PalwalHodalHathin
Nuh District Haryana

Nuh

नूह
HQ: Nuh

Located 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.

Population1,089,263
Sex Ratio907
Literacy54.08%
Key Tehsils
NuhFerozepur JhirkaPunhanaTaoru
Mahendragarh District Haryana

Mahendragarh

महेंद्रगढ़
HQ: Narnaul

Rich in mineral wealth (marble, limestone, copper), Central University of Haryana Jant-Pali campus, and Jal Mahal heritage monuments in Narnaul.

Population922,088
Sex Ratio895
Literacy77.72%
Key Tehsils
NarnaulMahendragarhKaninaNangal Chaudhry
Charkhi Dadri District Haryana

Charkhi Dadri

चरखी दादरी
HQ: Charkhi Dadri

Haryana's 22nd district, famous as the home of Phogat Sisters (wrestlers Geeta, Babita, Vinesh), cement plants, and Deravala heritage.

Population502,276
Sex Ratio885
Literacy76.8%
Key Tehsils
Charkhi DadriBadhra

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.