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Faridabad is a city in the south-east of Haryana state in northern India, in Faridabad district
. It lies at 28º 25' 16" N Latitude and 77º 18' 28" E Longitude. The district shares its boundaries with the National Capital and Union Territory of Delhi to its north, Gurgaon district to the west and Uttar Pradesh to its east and south. Faridabad enjoys a prime location both geographically and politically. The river Yamuna separates the District Boundary on eastern side with Uttar Pradesh. Delhi-Agra National Highway No.2 (Shershah Suri Marg) passes through the centre of the district. The city has many railway stations on the Delhi-Mathura double track broad-gauge line of the North Central Railway. The railway stations of Old Faridabad and New Industrial Township (NIT) are the major ones.
Faridabad is the largest City and one of the major industrial hubs of Haryana
. It generates 60% of the revenue of the state. 50% of the income tax collected in Haryana is from Faridabad and Gurgaon. Faridabad is famous for Heena Production from the agricultural sector while tractors, motorcycles, switch gears, refrigerators, shoes and tyres are the famous industrial products of the city.
For the ease of Civil Administration, Faridabad district is divided into two sub divisions viz. Faridabad and Ballabgarh each headed by a Sub Divisional Magistrate. The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) provides the urban civic amenities to the citizens of Faridabad City. Palwal, Hodal and Hathin Sub Divisions are now part of newly created Palwal District.
and a Sufi saint, with the object of protecting the Grand Trunk Road
(now NH 2 highway) which passed through the town. Sheikh Farid built a fort, a tank and a mosque
which are now in ruins. Later on, it became the headquarters of a Pargana
which was held in jagir by Ballabgarh ruler. Faridabad District
came into existence on 15 August 1979 as the 12th district of the state. Faridabad District was carved out from erstwhile Gurgaon
District.
As a part of Pakistani Refugee Resettlement Project after the Partition, light industrial development was initiated in the town in 1950. Thus, refugees laid down the initial infrastructure of the present Faridabad.
The city is located on the plains of the Yamuna
river. It is bordered by the Yamuna to the east and Aravali Hills towards the west and southwest. Today, virtually all of the land has been developing with residential housing as the population of the city swelled during the mid 90s.
Much like the rest of India, the people of Faridabad rely on the ground water for their basic needs which is the gift of good monsoon season.
The normal annual rainfall in Faridabad district is about 542 mm spread over 27 days. The south west monsoon sets in the last week of June and withdraws towards the end of September and contributes about 85% of the annual rainfall. July and August are the wettest months 15% of the annual rainfall occurs during the non monsoon months in the wake of thunder storms and western disturbances.
There is also a sports complex for sports like swimming,football etc. in the city.There is also a golf course in the city with 9 holes play.
It is a Haryana Legislative Assembly
constituency segment, within the Faridabad
Lok Sabha
constituency.
generates over 50% of the income tax for the Haryana government.
Besides It is also a hub of 25000 small scale industries. Faridabad is a mainly hub of mechanical and light engineering goods industries.
(IAF) operates Raja Nahar Singh Base as a logistics base in Faridabad. The resident unit is No.56 Air Storage Park as well as the Air Force Guard Dog Training Unit. The IAF Base has commanded by a Group Captain
of the Logistics Branch. Formerly, a SA-2 SAM
Squadron was also based in Faridabad. Although there is no army organisation in the city, there are many retired army officers settled here.
, Dialup internet connection, DSL internet connection, Leased line
internet connection.
Govt operated fixed line/land line telephone connections privately operated, world class network of fixed line phones.
Apart from electronics means of communication, the city is well connected through the postal services as well. Government owned Indian Postal Service
and privately owned postal services like First Flight, DHL
, FedEx
, DTDC, Blue Dart
etc. can be easily accessed.
Faridabad is on the broad gauge of New Delhi- Mumbai Line.
New Delhi and Hazrat Nizammudin Railway Station is about 25 km away from Faridabad Station. The trains for big cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad are easily accessible from here. Local Trains runs between New Delhi to Faridabad.
There are three railway stations in the city viz. Faridabad (FDB), New Town Faridabad (FDN) and Ballabgarh (BVH). Earlier it was the last station of central railway, but now it has been included in Northern railway. It is a very high revenue generating source for railways as thousands of people move daily in local trains to and from Delhi for education/professions.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to extend the metro rail service to the city as well.
By Road
The National Highway-2
(Delhi-Mathura Road) passes through the city, and thus it is well connected to nearby states. Roadways services of Haryana (Haryana Roadways
) and neighbouring states like Delhi Transport Corporation, Uttar Pardesh Transport Department, Madhya Pradesh Transport Department, etc. are easily accessible.
By air
Faridabad is served by Indira Gandhi International Airport
, New Delhi.
was located in Badkhal village, 8 km from Delhi Border. The lake fringed by Aravalli hills was a man-made embankment. Owing to unchecked mining in the neighbouring Aravallis, the lake has totally dried up. There are functional Haryana Tourism restaurants in the vicinity. A flower show is held every spring here. Its name is most probably derived from the Persian word bedakhal, which means free from interference. Close to Badhkal Lake, is the Peacock Lake, which is another picturesque spot.
, Suraj Kund represents the rising sun. Ruins of a Sun temple lie around the lake. The complex includes a beautifully done-up Rajhans, a pool of fresh water - Siddha Kund; its waters said to have healing properties and a garden.A delightful handloom and handicrafts fair is held here annually in February. Skilled artisans from all over the country display the rich crafts tradition of India in the typical setting of a rural Indian marketplace. Cultural programmes like folk dances, magic, acrobats and rural cuisines are also a part of this colourful fair. One can also see traditional crafts being made and buy them direct from the craftsmen. Food is served in Banana leaves and claypots.
palace is also commonly known as Ballabgarh Fort-Palace was built by Balram the predecessor of Jat Raja Nahar Singh
. As a matter of respect and remembrance this palace was given the name of Jat Raja Nahar Singh
who died in a war of independence. This palace is known for its architecture. This is located at a place called Ballabgarh which is at a distance of about 15 km from Delhi. The palace was recently worked with antiques and relics of a bygone past.
Faridabad also houses the reputed YMCA College of Engineering along with many private universities, namely lingaya's and manav rachna unversity that offer graduate and under-graduate courses in several disciplines, mainly engineering.the city also boasts of having two dental colleges in its vicinity. Manav Rachna Dental College and Sudha Rastogi Dental College are providing the graduation course in dentistry and are both recognised by the Dental Council of India.
Faridabad District
Faridabad district is one of the 21 districts in Haryana, and Faridabad city is the district headquarters. Delhi-Mathura National Highway No.2 passes through the centre of the District. The district occupies an area of 2151 km². The district has a population of 2,193,276...
. It lies at 28º 25' 16" N Latitude and 77º 18' 28" E Longitude. The district shares its boundaries with the National Capital and Union Territory of Delhi to its north, Gurgaon district to the west and Uttar Pradesh to its east and south. Faridabad enjoys a prime location both geographically and politically. The river Yamuna separates the District Boundary on eastern side with Uttar Pradesh. Delhi-Agra National Highway No.2 (Shershah Suri Marg) passes through the centre of the district. The city has many railway stations on the Delhi-Mathura double track broad-gauge line of the North Central Railway. The railway stations of Old Faridabad and New Industrial Township (NIT) are the major ones.
Faridabad is the largest City and one of the major industrial hubs of Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
. It generates 60% of the revenue of the state. 50% of the income tax collected in Haryana is from Faridabad and Gurgaon. Faridabad is famous for Heena Production from the agricultural sector while tractors, motorcycles, switch gears, refrigerators, shoes and tyres are the famous industrial products of the city.
For the ease of Civil Administration, Faridabad district is divided into two sub divisions viz. Faridabad and Ballabgarh each headed by a Sub Divisional Magistrate. The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) provides the urban civic amenities to the citizens of Faridabad City. Palwal, Hodal and Hathin Sub Divisions are now part of newly created Palwal District.
History
Faridabad, the south-eastern district in the state of Haryana, was founded in 1607 AD by Sheikh Farid a.k.a., Baba Farid, treasurer of JahangirJahangir
Jahangir was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death. The name Jahangir is from Persian جهانگیر,meaning "Conqueror of the World"...
and a Sufi saint, with the object of protecting the Grand Trunk Road
Grand Trunk Road
The Grand Trunk Road also formerly known as Uttarapatha, Shah Rah-e-Azam or Sadak-e-Azam or Badshahi Sadak is one of South Asia's oldest and longest major roads...
(now NH 2 highway) which passed through the town. Sheikh Farid built a fort, a tank and a mosque
Mosque
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word is likely to have entered the English language through French , from Portuguese , from Spanish , and from Berber , ultimately originating in — . The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration...
which are now in ruins. Later on, it became the headquarters of a Pargana
Pargana
A pargana is a former administrative unit of the Indian subcontinent, used primarily, but not exclusively, by the Muslim kingdoms.Parganas were introduced by the Delhi Sultanate, and the word is of Persian origin. As a revenue unit, a pargana consists of several mouzas, which are the smallest...
which was held in jagir by Ballabgarh ruler. Faridabad District
Faridabad District
Faridabad district is one of the 21 districts in Haryana, and Faridabad city is the district headquarters. Delhi-Mathura National Highway No.2 passes through the centre of the District. The district occupies an area of 2151 km². The district has a population of 2,193,276...
came into existence on 15 August 1979 as the 12th district of the state. Faridabad District was carved out from erstwhile Gurgaon
Gurgaon
Gurgaon is the second largest city in the Indian state of Haryana. Gurgaon is the industrial and financial center of Haryana. It is located 30 km south of national capital New Delhi, about 10 kilometers from Dwarka Sub City and 268 km south of Chandigarh, the state capital...
District.
As a part of Pakistani Refugee Resettlement Project after the Partition, light industrial development was initiated in the town in 1950. Thus, refugees laid down the initial infrastructure of the present Faridabad.
Geography
Faridabad is located at 28.43°N 77.32°E. It has an average elevation of 198 metres (649 ft).The city is located on the plains of the Yamuna
Yamuna
The Yamuna is the largest tributary river of the Ganges in northern India...
river. It is bordered by the Yamuna to the east and Aravali Hills towards the west and southwest. Today, virtually all of the land has been developing with residential housing as the population of the city swelled during the mid 90s.
Much like the rest of India, the people of Faridabad rely on the ground water for their basic needs which is the gift of good monsoon season.
Climate
The climate of Faridabad district can be classified as tropical steppe, semiarid and hot which is mainly characterized by the extreme dryness of the air except during monsoon months. During three months of south west monsoon from last week of June to September, the moist air of oceanic penetrate into the district and causes high humidity, cloudiness and monsoon rainfall. The period from October to December constitutes post monsoon season. The cold weather season prevails from January to the beginning of March and followed by the hot weather or summer season which prevails up to the last week of June.The normal annual rainfall in Faridabad district is about 542 mm spread over 27 days. The south west monsoon sets in the last week of June and withdraws towards the end of September and contributes about 85% of the annual rainfall. July and August are the wettest months 15% of the annual rainfall occurs during the non monsoon months in the wake of thunder storms and western disturbances.
Sports
Facilities for cricket are available in Nahar Singh Stadium which was built in 1981, the ground has a capacity to hold around 25,000 people. The last ODI played here was between India and England on 31 March 2006.There is also a sports complex for sports like swimming,football etc. in the city.There is also a golf course in the city with 9 holes play.
District administration
- Deputy CommissionerDeputy Commissioner (India)The deputy commissioner or district magistrate or district collector or district magistrate and collector is the head of the revenue administration of an Indian district. The DC is required to be an Indian Administrative Service officer who is in charge of governmental assets in his district of...
(Dr. Rakesh Gupta) - Police CommissionerPolice commissionerCommissioner is a senior rank used in many police forces and may be rendered Police Commissioner or Commissioner of Police. In some organizations, the commissioner is a political appointee, and may or may not actually be a professional police officer. In these circumstances, there is often a...
(Sh.S.S.Kapoor) - District & Sessions Judge (Sh. Darshan Singh)
- Mayor of Faridabad : (Sh. Ashok Arora)
- Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha): (Sh. Avtar Singh Bhadana)
It is a Haryana Legislative Assembly
Haryana Legislative Assembly
The Haryana Vidhan Sabha or the Haryana Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of Haryana state in northern India. The seat of the Vidhan Sabha is at Chandigarh, the capital of the state. The Vidhan Sabha comprises 90 Members of Legislative Assembly, directly elected from...
constituency segment, within the Faridabad
Faridabad (Lok Sabha constituency)
Faridabad Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana state in northern India.-Assembly segments:At present, Faridabad Lok Sabha constituency comprises nine Vidhan Sabha constituencies...
Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
constituency.
Economy
Faridabad is a massive economic engine of Haryana. Faridabad and GurgaonGurgaon
Gurgaon is the second largest city in the Indian state of Haryana. Gurgaon is the industrial and financial center of Haryana. It is located 30 km south of national capital New Delhi, about 10 kilometers from Dwarka Sub City and 268 km south of Chandigarh, the state capital...
generates over 50% of the income tax for the Haryana government.
Agriculture
Wheat was grown in Faridabad before but the agriculture has moved towards the villages of Haryana as Faridabad saw a boom in the population in the early 90s. Almost all of the agricultural land has been taken over by residential housing. However, the 'Anaaj Mandi' (Grain Market) of heritage value still exists in the Old Faridabad.Central government offices
Faridabad has benefited from plans of Union Government to decongest Delhi by shifting a number of Central Government Offices to Faridabad. Many directorates of different union government ministries are headquartered in Faridabad. The prominent among them are Central Water Commission, Department of Plant Quarantine and Central Insecticide Lab. A number of Union Government Offices from Haryana are based here such as Commissioner of Central Excise within Department of Revenue, Government of India, Department of Explosives, Department of Labour, etc.The Apex Central Training Institute of the Department of Revenue, Government of India, National Academy of Customs Excise & Narcotics is located at Sector 29. This has started functioning from this campus in 1996.Manufacturing
Faridabad is the industrial capital of India. It is home to 100s of large scale companies like Lafarge, Shova, Imperial Auto Ltd., VXL, Star Wire India Limited, JCB, Escorts, Yamaha, Knorr Bremse, ACE, ABB, GoodYear, ACC, IndianOil(R&D), Whirlpool, Havell's, L&T, Bhartia cutler hammer,Mahindra Defence, Frick India Ltd., Orient Fans,Talbros, Bharat Gears, Clutch Auto, Hyderabad Industries, Khaitan,etc.Besides It is also a hub of 25000 small scale industries. Faridabad is a mainly hub of mechanical and light engineering goods industries.
Information technology
Faridabad is emerging as the I.T. hub for the small and medium level enterprises providing the resources heaven such as skilled and qualified professionals with a lot of scope of doing business due to proximity to the national capital New Delhi.Military
The Indian Air ForceIndian Air Force
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict...
(IAF) operates Raja Nahar Singh Base as a logistics base in Faridabad. The resident unit is No.56 Air Storage Park as well as the Air Force Guard Dog Training Unit. The IAF Base has commanded by a Group Captain
Group Captain
Group captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks above wing commander and immediately below air commodore...
of the Logistics Branch. Formerly, a SA-2 SAM
Surface-to-air missile
A surface-to-air missile or ground-to-air missile is a missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy aircraft or other missiles...
Squadron was also based in Faridabad. Although there is no army organisation in the city, there are many retired army officers settled here.
Communications
Faridabad is well connected by the latest means of communications that includes GSM, WLLWLL
WLL can refer to:* Wireless local loop* West London Line, a railway line in London.* With Limited Liability, referring to limited liabilitiy companies * Whole Lotta Love, song by the band Led Zeppelin...
, Dialup internet connection, DSL internet connection, Leased line
Leased line
A leased line is a service contract between a provider and a customer, whereby the provider agrees to deliver a symmetric telecommunications line connecting two or more locations in exchange for a monthly rent . It is sometimes known as a 'Private Circuit' or 'Data Line' in the UK or as CDN in Italy...
internet connection.
Govt operated fixed line/land line telephone connections privately operated, world class network of fixed line phones.
Apart from electronics means of communication, the city is well connected through the postal services as well. Government owned Indian Postal Service
Indian Postal Service
The Department of Posts functioning under the brand name India Post , is a government operated postal system in India; it is generally referred to within India as "the post office"....
and privately owned postal services like First Flight, DHL
DHL
DHL Express is a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post providing international express mail services. DHL is a world market leader in sea and air mail....
, FedEx
FedEx
FedEx Corporation , originally known as FDX Corporation, is a logistics services company, based in the United States with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee...
, DTDC, Blue Dart
Blue Dart
Blue Dart is a Georgia Tech Research Institute project to build an unmanned underwater vehicle, sponsored by the United States Navy....
etc. can be easily accessed.
Transportation
By RailFaridabad is on the broad gauge of New Delhi- Mumbai Line.
New Delhi and Hazrat Nizammudin Railway Station is about 25 km away from Faridabad Station. The trains for big cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad are easily accessible from here. Local Trains runs between New Delhi to Faridabad.
There are three railway stations in the city viz. Faridabad (FDB), New Town Faridabad (FDN) and Ballabgarh (BVH). Earlier it was the last station of central railway, but now it has been included in Northern railway. It is a very high revenue generating source for railways as thousands of people move daily in local trains to and from Delhi for education/professions.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to extend the metro rail service to the city as well.
By Road
The National Highway-2
National Highway 2 (India)
National Highway 2 , commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road is a busy Indian National Highway that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It constitute a major portion of historical Grand Trunk Road along with NH 91 and NH 1 in India...
(Delhi-Mathura Road) passes through the city, and thus it is well connected to nearby states. Roadways services of Haryana (Haryana Roadways
Haryana Roadways
Haryana Roadways Transport Corporation is the Public Transport unit of the Government of Haryana in India. It is the principal service provider for passenger transport in the state.- History :...
) and neighbouring states like Delhi Transport Corporation, Uttar Pardesh Transport Department, Madhya Pradesh Transport Department, etc. are easily accessible.
By air
Faridabad is served by Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary international airport of the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, situated in West Delhi, 16 km southwest of New Delhi city centre. Named after Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, it is the busiest airport in India in...
, New Delhi.
Badkhal Lake
Badkhal LakeBadkhal Lake
Badkhal Lake was a natural lake situated in Faridabad, Haryana, about 16 kilometers from Delhi.It was a natural lake surrounded by hilly areas of the Aravali Range in Haryana....
was located in Badkhal village, 8 km from Delhi Border. The lake fringed by Aravalli hills was a man-made embankment. Owing to unchecked mining in the neighbouring Aravallis, the lake has totally dried up. There are functional Haryana Tourism restaurants in the vicinity. A flower show is held every spring here. Its name is most probably derived from the Persian word bedakhal, which means free from interference. Close to Badhkal Lake, is the Peacock Lake, which is another picturesque spot.
Baba Farid's Tomb
The city of Faridabad is believed to have been named after Baba Farid, an eminent Sufi saint. There is also a belief that it was he who founded Faridabad. His tomb in the town is a popular pilgrimage spot for the local people.Suraj Kund Tourist Complex And The Crafts Fair
Situated at a distance of around 8 km from South Delhi, it is an ideal picnic spot. The Suraj Kund Lake http://www.d2i.in/visit/Surajkund-Crafts-Mela_Suraj-Kund_Faridabad_Attractions/3391 here is surrounded by rock cut steps. Built by Surajpal TomarTomar
Tomar Municipality has a total area of 351.0 km² and a total population of 43,007 inhabitants.The municipality is composed of 16 parishes, and is located in Santarém District...
, Suraj Kund represents the rising sun. Ruins of a Sun temple lie around the lake. The complex includes a beautifully done-up Rajhans, a pool of fresh water - Siddha Kund; its waters said to have healing properties and a garden.A delightful handloom and handicrafts fair is held here annually in February. Skilled artisans from all over the country display the rich crafts tradition of India in the typical setting of a rural Indian marketplace. Cultural programmes like folk dances, magic, acrobats and rural cuisines are also a part of this colourful fair. One can also see traditional crafts being made and buy them direct from the craftsmen. Food is served in Banana leaves and claypots.
Raja Nahar Singh Palace
Nahar Singh MahalNahar Singh Mahal
Nahar Singh Mahal is located at Ballabhgarh in Faridabad district of Haryana. This fort was built by the forefathers of Jat Raja Nahar Singh around 1739 AD, and after whom Ballabgarh was named, the construction however continued in parts till about 1850....
palace is also commonly known as Ballabgarh Fort-Palace was built by Balram the predecessor of Jat Raja Nahar Singh
Raja Nahar Singh
Raja Nahar Singh was a King of the princely state of Ballabhgarh in Faridabad District of Haryana, India. His forefathers were Jats who had built a fort in Faridabad around 1739...
. As a matter of respect and remembrance this palace was given the name of Jat Raja Nahar Singh
Raja Nahar Singh
Raja Nahar Singh was a King of the princely state of Ballabhgarh in Faridabad District of Haryana, India. His forefathers were Jats who had built a fort in Faridabad around 1739...
who died in a war of independence. This palace is known for its architecture. This is located at a place called Ballabgarh which is at a distance of about 15 km from Delhi. The palace was recently worked with antiques and relics of a bygone past.
Education
Faridabad has several regionally reputed institutes for primary and secondary education; like Modern School,Delhi Public School, Modern Vidya Niketan, Apeejay School,St. Anthony's School, Carmel Convent, Saint Joseph's Convent School, Tagore Academy, DAV Public School, and Bhagwan Sri Ram's Academy, ranked in that order as the ten best schools in the city by a national English-language news daily http://www.hindustantimes.com/DPS-Faridabad-the-brand-performs/Article1-475212.aspx Other reputed schools include St. John's School, Modern D.P.S., K.L. Mehta Dayanand, Gita Convent, and Grand Columbus.Faridabad also houses the reputed YMCA College of Engineering along with many private universities, namely lingaya's and manav rachna unversity that offer graduate and under-graduate courses in several disciplines, mainly engineering.the city also boasts of having two dental colleges in its vicinity. Manav Rachna Dental College and Sudha Rastogi Dental College are providing the graduation course in dentistry and are both recognised by the Dental Council of India.
External links
- Delhi Public Transport Application
- Delhi Public Transport Application for Android 2.1+
- District Faridabad Official Web Site
- Faridabad MCF Website
- Faridabad Tourist Complexes
- Surajkund Tourist Complex
- Haryana Official Website
- National Power Training Institute, Faridabad
- Satellite map of Faridabad
- Faridabad gets its first Konica Minolta Bizhub Pro C6501
- Doors2India - More info on Places to EAT, DO & VISIT of Faridabad