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

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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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