Hello Friends, Facts About District Faridabad (Haryana)

Welcome to  the Gyan Ki Pathshala and today we discussed about District Faridabad State Haryana.

Faridabad is the largest city (according to population) in the north India state of Haryana. Faridabad, was founded in 1607 AD by Sheikh Farid, the treasurer of Emperor Jahangir and a Sufi saint, in order to protect the highway passing through the town. It became the official 12th District of the State on 15th August, 1979 and has been named after its founder. Faridabad has been described as eighth fastest growing city in the world and third most in India (according to survey) and this District Sub Division namely Faridabad, Ballabgarh, Palwal, Hodal and Hathin.

       Some Important Facts about Faridabad

•  Date of Formation :- 2^nd August , 1979 
• Headquarters :- Faridabad 
• Area :- 741 sq km 
• Elevation :- 198m 

       Official Languages 

• Languages :- Hindi, Haryanvi, Punjabi 

       Population 

• Population Density :- 2421/km² (6270/sq mi) 
• Total Population :- 1404653
•  Male :- 961532 
• Female :- 837422 

       Literacy Rate

• Literacy Rate :- 81.70%
•  Male :- 88.61%
•  Female :- 73.84% 
•  Sex Ratio :- 871 Females/thousand males

       Basic Knowledge

• Pin Code :- 121001
• STD Code :-0129
• Tehsil :- Faridabad, Ballabhgarh 
• Rivers :- Yamuna 

       Famous Industry Sector 

• Famous Industries :- Tractor. Machine tools, Steel, Tube, Motor cycle, Medicine,  Chemicals, Powerlooms

      Main Crops 

• Wheat
• Jawar
• Bajra
• Rice

       Tourist Place 

•  Surajkund Lake
• Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
•  Badkhal Lake
•  CITM Lake
•  Peacock Lake
•  Camp Wild
• Dhauj Lake

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