Haryana with 22 Districts is a state in the northern region of the India and is the nation’s 19th most populous. The state borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north and Rajasthan to the west and south. The river Yamuna defines its eastern border with Uttar Pradesh. Haryana also surrounds Delhi on 3 sides.
Hare is the list of Haryana 22 districts. List of Haryana Districts Area Wise with Name of Head Quarters of Haryana District 2025 Haryana District List with Date of Established.
List of Districts of Haryana
S.No. | Name of District | Area (sq km) | Established | Name of Head Quarters |
1 | Ambala | 1,574 | 1 November 1966 | Ambala |
2 | Bhiwani | 3,432 | 22 December 1972 | Bhiwani |
3 | Charkhi Dadri | 1370.11 | 1 December 2016 | Charkhi Dadri |
4 | Faridabad | 792 | 15 August 1979 | Faridabad |
5 | Fatehabad | 2,538 | 15 July 1997 | Fatehabad |
6 | Gurugram | 1,253 | 1 November 1966 | Gurugram |
7 | Hisar | 3,983 | 1 November 1966 | Hisar |
8 | Jhajjar | 1,834 | 15 July 1997 | Jhajjar |
9 | Jind | 2,702 | 1 November 1966 | Jind |
10 | Kaithal | 2,317 | 1 November 1989 | Kaithal |
11 | Karnal | 2,520 | 1 November 1966 | Karnal |
12 | Kurukshetra | 1,530 | 23 January 1973 | Kurukshetra |
13 | Mahendragarh | 1,859 | 1 November 1966 | Narnaul |
14 | Nuh | 1,874 | 4 April 2005 | Nuh |
15 | Palwal | 1,359 | 15 August 2008 | Palwal |
16 | Panchkula | 898 | 15 August 1995 | Panchkula |
17 | Panipat | 1,268 | 1 November 1989 | Panipat |
18 | Rewari | 1,582 | 1 November 1989 | Rewari |
19 | Rohtak | 1,745 | 1 November 1966 | Rohtak |
20 | Sirsa | 4,277 | 26 August 1975 | Sirsa |
21 | Sonipat | 2,122 | 22 December 1972 | Sonipat |
22 | Yamunanagar | 1,768 | 1 November 1989 | Yamunanagar |
- Panipat –
- Formed on 1st November 1989.
- Shares borders with Sonipat, Karnal, and Jind districts.
- The district is historically significant due to the famous Battles of Panipat.
- Ambala –
- Formed – 1847
- known for its army cantonment and scientific instruments industry.
- Ambala, one of the oldest districts in Haryana, shares borders with Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, and Punjab.
- Bhiwani –
- Formed on 22nd December 1972, is located in western Haryana.
- The district shares borders with Hisar, Rohtak, and Jhajjar.
- Referred as “Mini Kashi” due to its numerous temples.
- Faridabad –
- Faridabad was established on 15th August 1979.
- It is a key industrial hub and shares borders with Delhi, Palwal, and Gurgaon districts.
- It is also part of the National Capital Region (NCR).
- Fatehabad –
- Fatehabad was carved out of Hisar district on 15th July 1997.
- It shares borders with Hisar, Sirsa, and Punjab.
- The district is predominantly agricultural with a rich historical legacy.
- Gurgaon (Gurugram) –
- Gurgaon, renamed as Gurugram in 2016, is one of Haryana’s most urbanized and economically developed districts.
- Formed in 1979, it shares borders with Delhi, Rewari, and Faridabad.
- Hisar –
- Hisar, formed on 1st November 1966, is a prominent district known for its rich history, agriculture, and steel industries. It shares borders with Sirsa, Fatehabad, and Bhiwani.
- Jhajjar –
- Jhajjar was formed on 15th July 1997 and shares borders with Rohtak, Gurgaon, and Rewari. It is known for its fast-developing industrial sector and its proximity to the Delhi NCR.
- Jind –
- Jind is one of the oldest districts in Haryana, established in 1966.
- It shares borders with Sonipat, Rohtak, and Karnal.
- Jind has a significant historical and mythological connection with Mahabharata.
- Kaithal –
- Kaithal, formed on 1st November 1989, shares borders with Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Jind.
- It is known for its ancient temples and historical relevance dating back to the Mahabharata era.
- Karnal –
- Karnal was established on 1st November 1966.
- The district shares borders with Kurukshetra, Panipat, and Yamunanagar.
- Known as the “Rice Bowl of India,” it has historical links to the Mahabharata.
- Kurukshetra –
- Kurukshetra, formed on 1st November 1966, is one of the most historically and religiously significant districts in Haryana.
- It shares borders with Karnal, Ambala, and Kaithal and is the site of the epic Mahabharata battle.
- Mahendragarh –
- Mahendragarh, formed in 1948, is located in the southern part of Haryana and shares borders with Rewari, Bhiwani, and Rajasthan.
- It is known for its historical forts and agriculture.
- Mewat (Nuh) –
- Mewat, also known as Nuh, was established on 4th April 2005.
- It is situated in southern Haryana and shares borders with Gurgaon and Palwal.
- The district is largely rural and known for its cultural heritage.
- Palwal –
- Palwal, carved out of Faridabad on 15th August 2008, shares borders with Faridabad, Nuh, and Mathura (Uttar Pradesh).
- It holds historical significance related to Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha movement.
- Panchkula –
- Panchkula was formed on 15th August 1995 and shares borders with Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Ambala.
- It is part of the Chandigarh Tricity area and is known for its lush greenery and modern urban planning.
- Rewari –
- Rewari, formed on 1st November 1989, shares borders with Gurgaon, Jhajjar, and Mahendragarh.
- It is known for its historical rail heritage and brass industries.
- Rohtak –
- Rohtak was formed on 1st November 1966 and shares borders with Jhajjar, Sonipat, and Jind.
- The district is known for its educational institutions and agriculture.
- Sirsa –
- Sirsa, formed on 1st September 1975, is situated in the north-western part of Haryana.
- It shares borders with Hisar, Fatehabad, and Punjab.
- Sirsa is an important agricultural hub.
- Sonipat –
- Sonipat was formed on 22nd December 1972 and shares borders with Rohtak, Panipat, and Delhi.
- Known for its industrial growth, Sonipat is part of the Delhi NCR.
- Yamunanagar –
- Yamunanagar, established on 16th October 1989, shares borders with Karnal, Kurukshetra, and Himachal Pradesh.
- The district is known for its timber and plywood industries.
- Charkhi Dadri –
- Charkhi Dadri, the newest district in Haryana, was carved out from Bhiwani on 16th November 2016.
- It shares borders with Bhiwani, Rohtak, and Jhajjar.
- The district is known for its agrarian economy and historical relevance.