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Geographical location of Haryana Haryana is a State in the northwest of India and was carved out of the Indian State of Punjab on 1st November 1966. With capital at Chandigarh which is administered as a Union Territory, this north Indian land locked state is located between 27º 39′ and 30º 35’N latitude and between … Read more
Census of Haryana According to Census 2011, Haryana has population of approx 2.54 Crores, an increase from figure of 2.11 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Haryana as per 2011 census is 25,351,462 of which male and female are 13,494,734 and 11,856,728 respectively. In 2001, total population was 21,144,564 in which males were 11,363,953 … Read more
Migration of Haryana Migration and urbanization The process of urbanization is closely connected with internal migration. Historically, the latter has been a significant factor in the growth of urban areas and is credited with initiating, and bolstering up the process of urbanization. Urban population may increase due to natural increase, migration and administrative reclassification of … Read more
Although Haryana State is deficient in natural forests but it has rich bio-diversity, which makes it suitable for variety of wildlife particularly local and migratory bird species. Out of nearly 1250 bird species recorded in Indian subcontinent; approximately 500 species of birds are found in Haryana State. Wildlife is best preserved in their natural … Read more
Major Cities and Tourist Places of Haryana Haryana is situated in North western part of the country. It is located between 27 degrees 37’ North to 30 degrees 35’ North and 74 degree 28′ East to 77 degree 36’east. The state is located at an altitude of 700 to 3600 feet above the sea level. … Read more
Rivers and Drainage System of Haryana Drainage systems of Haryana Drainage systems, also known as river systems, are the patterns formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin. They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the gradient of the land. RIVERS OF HARYANA … Read more
Horticulture of Haryana Definition of Horticulture: Horticulture may be broadly defined as the Science and art of growing fruits, vegetables and flowers and crops like spices condiments and other plantation crops. It is a science of cultivation of Garden plants. The word Horticulture in derived from the Latin word Hortus meaning enclosure (garden) and culture … Read more
Agriculture of Haryana Despite recent industrial development, Haryana is primarily an agricultural state. About 70% of residents are engaged in Agriculture of Haryana . Wheat and rice are the major crops. Haryana is self-sufficient in food production and the second largest contributor to India’s central pool of food grains. The main crops of Agriculture of Haryana are … Read more
Climate of Haryana The climate of the state is subtropical, semi-arid to sub-humid, continental and monsoon type. The average rainfall of the state is 560 mm which varies from less than 300 mm in south-western parts to over 1000 mm in the hilly tracks of Shivalik hills. The climate of Haryana is very hot in … Read more
Irrigation and Hydropower of Haryana Hydropower in Haryana Hydroelectric Power — what is it? It is a form of energy … a renewable resource. Hydropower provides about 96 percent of the renewable energy in the United States. Other renewable resources include geothermal, wave power, tidal power, wind power, and solar power. Hydroelectric powerplants do not … Read more