Faridabad is a southeastern town in the state of Haryana founded in 1607 AD by Shaikh Farid, Emperor Jehangir's treasurer. Located 30 kms south of Delhi, it is planned in a semi circle with the Industrial area along the circumference surrounding the town. One of the oldest towns in Haryana, it is a bustling industrial town, although the district itself is the 12th one to be formed on 15th August, 1979. It is bounded by Union Territory of Delhi (National Capital) on its north, Gurgaon District on the west and State of Utter Pradesh on its east & south. National Highway No.2 (Shershah Suri Marg) passes thru centre of District and divides the District almost in two equal parts. Faridabad, Ballabgarh and Palwal Railway stations are situated on Delhi-Mathura-Agra main railway line of Madhya Railway(CR). Faridabad is also called Industrial Capital city of Haryana.To protect the Delhi-Agra High Road, Faridabad was constituted a municipality in 1867. Faridabad Industries Association claimed it as 9th biggest industrial City of Asia. Faridabad is famous for Heena Production on agriculture sector while tractors, motorcycles, switch gears, refrigerators, shoes and tyres are other famous industrial products of the city. There are about 200 large & medium units & 15000 small-scale units. Faridabad alone is generating about 60% of the revenues of Haryana.

It is widely believed that Baba Farid, an eminent Sufi saint, founded Faridabad. Being a project for Pakistani refugee resettlement after the partition, light industrial development was initiated in the town in 1950. Now famous for its tourist resorts, refugees laid down the initial infrastructure of the present Faridabad.

For the ease of Civil Administration, Faridabad district is divided into five sub divisions viz. Faridabad, Ballabgarh, Palwal, Hodal & Hathin. Each Sub Divn. is headed by an Sub Divisional Officer (C).

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How to Get There

Rail : Local trains connect Faridabad to Delhi and surrounding areas.
Road : Haryana Roadways has a fleet of buses connecting the city to the neighbouring cities.
Local Transport : Autorickshaws, Rickshaws, taxis, tongas, private and state-run buses.