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GAZETTEER OF INDIA
HARYANA
FARIDABAD
·HARYANA DISTRICTGAZETtEERS
FARIDABAD
Compiled by :JBET RAM RANGA,JOINT STATE EDITOR,
(oazetteers)
HARYANA GAZETTEERS ORGANISATIONREVENUE DEPARTMENTqIANDIOARH (INDIA)
1994
This is the 1st Gazetteer of the district and the eleventhin the revised series of Haryana Gazetteers. This volume depictsall important aspects of Faridabad district; physical, cultural,social and economic.
This district has a rich past steeped in antiquity with aspectacular historiand a dynamic multi-layered culture. Duringthe medieval period, the people of the area, particularly theJats, fought tooth and nail against the despotic and tartuffeMughal kings. At present time, the district is the hub ofindustries; its industrial outputs are known at national andinternational levels.
I have gone through the gazetter in which all main feat-ures of the district from the anoient period to 1991, have beenset in systematically. I am sure that the gazetteer will be ofimmense use and importance to administrators, research scholars 'and general readers.
Chandigarh,Septem ber, 1994.
S. K. SHARMA, LA .S.Financial Commissioner Revenue,
Haryana.
Sh. S.K. Sharma, LA.S.,thethen F.C.R. went throughthe manuscript and discussed with me minute details of theVolume. His seasoned advice improved the quality of ·thegazetteer. Smt. Jaiwanti Sheokand, 1. A. S., the then JointSecretary Revenue also threw light on the changing scenarioof the status of women. On her initiative,many new pointshave been added in this gazetteer. In the light of the recom-mendations of the Advisory Committee, Shri J.D. Gupta,I.A.s.,Financial Commissioner Revenue, pored over the 'HistoryChapter' of the gazetteer. He not only inspired and encouragedthe staff of the Gazetteers Unit but also gave valuable suggest-ions which brought refinement and improvement in the FaridabadDistrict Gazetteer. He appreciated the drafting of the gazetteer.Shri. ¥anik Sonawane, Special Secretary Revenue, a man oferudItlOD,has been a centre of verve for me and the staff. Heoffered valuable observations on many aspects of the FaridabadDistrict Gazetteer at the printing stage.
Shri A. K. Jain, Editor Gazetteer also handled the printingof this volume efficiently. I also express my gratitude towardsthe o'fficers and the staff of gazetteers unit who bolstered my I
A Gazetteer throws light on our traditions. It relleCts ourcivilization and is a mirror of society. Its study helps toillumine the unity of civilization and to develop emotionalintegration. The Faridabad District Gazetteer-the eleventh inseries of the revised gazetteers of Haryana, contains accountsof the present and past, revealing the economic conditions,the standards of living of the people and the cultural heritageof the area. It has been dated March 31, 1991.
The Faridabad district came into existence on 15th ofAugust 1979. Now, the district has become a hub of industries.The Faridabad town has acquired prominence in every field ofindustry. It is also known as 'Tractor Town', as 50% of thetractors manufactured in the country are produced here.Bvctrything has been projected in the volume. Utmost care hasbeen shown to present material objectively without any favouror fear. Footnotes, where ever necessary and sources of datahave been indicated at relevant places.
tnorale by extending direct and indirect assistance In thepreparation of this gazetteer. Lastly I I express my appreciationfor Shri J. S. Nayyar. Assistant for handling the press dutieswith proper care.
I am also indebted to the officers and officials of HaryanaPress who brought out this gazetteer speedily and diligently.
JEET RAM RANGAJoint State Editor Gazetteers
Foreword
Preface1_21
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CHAPTER-I-GENERAL
Origin of the name of the district
Location, boundaries, area and population
History of the district aS8n administrative unit
Flora
Fauna
Modem Period
War of Independence, 1857
Growth of Political Struggle
CHAPl ER-lII-PEOP1E
SexRa tio-81. Lltcracy- 81,Dcnlity-81
LanguaseReligious Life
Hindus-S3, Muallma-84. 1_10 ••85.Sikh ••8S. Chrlatlan ••8S. SupontitJoDl-SS
Festivals and Fairs
SocialOroup8
Family Life
Inbel itance
Marriage Customs and Morall
Inter-Caste Marrlaie-106, Civil Marti_ae-] 07,Divorce-107, Birth and Death Customs-I07
Dwellings-109, Furniture and DecoratioDs-1l0,Dress and Ornaments-UI, Food- 112
Community Life
Folk Culture
Folk-Songs-114, Folk dances-116,Folk tales-l 17
Refugee Camps-120, RuralRehabiUtation-121, UrbanReha'lllltation-124
Agriculture
Water-Jogglng-132, Salhlity andAlkalinlty-134, Solls-135,Aarlcultura IOperations-138,Crops-I40, Rotation of Crops-l 47
Promotion of Scientific AgricultureThrouah Administrative MachineIy
Manure and FertillZers-Bl,Seedl-153
Agricultural Pests and Diseases
Agricultural Implements
Agricultural Cooperatives
Animal Husbandry
Cattleaad BiJffaloes-165, Measures to improvequality of Cattle Breeda-166, Sheep and WoolDevelopment.167, Piggery Developmept-167,PoultrY Farming·167, AnlmalDlseasCi andVeterinary Hospitals-168, Slaughter Housel-169, Milk Chillinl Centro&-1 70
Dairy DeveloplD¢Dt
Fisberies
Forestty
Irrigation
Ground Water
Famines and Droupt_
..Floods
Industrial Development SinceIndependenc.
Large and Medium Scale lndastrics-199.Small Scale Industrlcs-204. CottageIndustries-204, Airo-based Industrics-2Q4
Areas of Industrial Activhy
Role of Haryana State Industrial. Development CorpoIation Ltd.
Industrial Training
Rural Industrialisation Scheme
Source 0 f Power
lnd ustrial Labour
Industrial Cooperatives
Ind.btedlless and Money-lending
Joint Stock Banb
Cooperative Credit
Insuruco
Small Savi~.s
Cuntncy and Coinaae
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Regulated Markets-251
Cattle Fairs
State Tl'lding
Weights and Measures
Storage and Ware-housing
National HighwaYs-261, State Highways-262,Major District Roads-262, Approach andOther Roads-263
Reads Transport
Goods Transport
Passengers Transport
Railways
Rail Road Competition
Waterways and Ferries
Travel and Tourist Facilities
Posts and Telegraph
Telephoaes
Public Services
Defence Services
Medical Profession
Legal Profcssien
Engineering S~rvjccs
Transporters
Personal Services
Self-:!mploy'od Persons
Domestic Services
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CHAPTER-IX-ECONOMIC TRBNDS
Livelihood Pattern
Employment Situation
Prices and Wages
297-343
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Prtcel-314. Wagea-321.Standard of LlVIng-328,Price-Indcx-328
Community Development Pro,ramme
Broad Outlines and Objectives ofJawahar Rojgar Yojana
Command Area Development Authority
CHAPTER-X-GENERAL ADMINISTItATION
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Introduction
Adtninistrative Divisio n
General Arrangement fer Di!tposal ofBusiness
l. Other State and Central Gov!,rnDlO~t Officers
Development Or&anisation
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Regular Settlements in the DistrictLand Reven uePosition of Fiscal History of thoDistrict After Independence (1947)
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Special ASbessment of Land put toNon-agricultural Use-39S•..Surcharge on Land Revenue-396,Other Enactments-397, HaryanaLand Holdings Tax Act, 1973-397
Collection of Government DuesRevenue Administration and Land Records1.and Reforms
Land Tenutes-403, The Haryana Ceilingon Land-Holdings Act, 1972-408,Consolidation of Holdings-409
Other Sources of Reven ue
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Excise and Taxation-412,Central Sources of Revonue·414
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CHAPTER-XII-LAW AND ORDER AND JUSTICE 417-436Incidence of Crime 417Orlanisation of Police 423 .(J,-Home Guards 430Justice 432Bar Associations 436
CHAPTER-XllI-OTHBR DBPARTMENTS 437--458 •tPublic Works De'partment 437
PubllcHealtb-437.PublicWorksDepartment(Buildin•• and Roads).439. IrriaatlonDepartment-442
Haryana Stato Eltctricity Board 448District Statistical Office (PlanniDg 451 !
Department) '{
JFood and Supplies Depart~ent 452Fin ance, De'panmont 453Department of Welfare or Scheduled 454Castes and Backward Qasses
PUblic Relations Departmen' 455Natienai Savings OrsanisatioB 45~Cooperative Department 45'
CHAPTER-XIV-LOCAL GOVERNMENT 459-472Faridabad Complex 460Hathin Municipality 463Palwal Munic ipality 463 IHodal Munic ipality 465Hasanpur Municipality 466Town Planning 467Pancbayati Raj 468Gram Panchayats- 470. SourceaofInccmc- 471. Judicial FunctiODs-4 71.Public:Utility Work- 471. panc:hayatSamities- 471
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CHAPTBR-XV-EDUCATIQN AND CULTURE
Introduction
General EducationGeneral Set-upMedium of Instruction
Education of Women
Education of the Scheduled Castes
Higher Education
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Goawam! Ganesh Dutta SanatanDharma College, Palwal- 484,Pandlt .JawaharLal Nehru (GovernmentCollege), Faridabad- 485, GoVernmentCollege, Hodal-486, ShahJd SmarkCollege, Tigaon- 486, Dayanand Collegefor Women-487,Aggarwal College,Ballabgarh-487
Techn.loal Education
Industrial Training
NatiC?nal Fitness Corps Progra~me
National Cadet Corps
National Service Scheme
Vocational Guidance Programme
Sports
Culture
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503-529CHAPTER-XVI-MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTHSERVICES
Government General Hospital, Palwal- 509,Badshah Kban Hospital, Farldabad- 509Cllristlan General Hospital, palwal- SIb,E.S.I. Hospital, Faridabad- 510, CivilHospital, Ballabgarb- 510
Common DiseasesRegistration of Births and DeathsPreventive Measures to PromotePublic HealthWater-SupplySewerage System
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CHAPTER·XVII-OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES
Labour Welfare
.'. Labour Laws- 532, Industrial Relatlons- 534,Works Committees- 535, Labour WelfareCentres- 537
'. Trade UnionsEmployees Provident Fund SchemeFamily Penflion-cum-Life Assurance
~1~ ~~e, 1971Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
I,: Employees State Insurance SchemeAdYancement of Backward ClassesProhibition
_ Charitable InstitutionsCHAP'1ltR. ••XVlIl·PUBLIC LIFE AND VOLUNTARY
SOCIAL SBR.VIC.B OR.OANISATIONS;'\laUoducation
.of DisWt in Union"~s1aturCll•••••.• $61, ASsemblyBloctlon- 563
Partiesil\tntary Social Service Organisations
F..-ida!lad-568.
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~~R..X1X.PLACES OF INTERESTBallabauh
~::-('~. Faridabad (Old)
·.,t~·Township···,·;1IoiIat
•••••HaUUD.Archaeololical SitesTourist Jlesorts
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