Nicknames of Districts of Haryana, Check the List

Haryana's districts have unique nicknames that reflect their specialties, industries or historical importance. These names highlight the district identity and contribution of each district to the state's culture and economy. Check the list of nicknames given to districts of Haryana.

Akansha Arora Published On December 18th, 2024

Haryana, a vibrant state in northern India, is known for its rich culture, historical importance and unique features. Many of its districts have earned interesting nicknames based on their specialties, industries or historical events. These nicknames showcase the diversity and significance of each district. Let’s explore the list of Haryana’s districts and their famous nicknames

An Overview of Haryana

Haryana is a state in northern India, formed on 1 November 1966 after Punjab’s linguistic reorganization. It covers just 1.4% of India’s land area (44,212 square km) and ranks 21st in size. Chandigarh is its capital, shared with Punjab, while Faridabad is the largest city. Gurugram (Gurgaon) is a major financial and technology hub in India.

List of Nicknames of Districts of Haryana

Haryana’s districts have unique nicknames that reflect their specialties, industries or historical importance. These names highlight the district identity and contribution of each district to the state’s culture and economy.

Here is the list of nicknames of districts of Haryana:

Districts	Nicknames
Ambala	Scientific City
Gurgaon	Cyber City
Gurgaon	Medi City
Yamunanagar	Paper City
Palwal, Rohtak	Sugar City
Kurukshetra	City of Religion
Jind	Milk City
Palwal	Cotton City
Panipat	Weaver’s City
Jhajjar	City of Martyrs
Hisar	Steel City
Rewari	Brass City
Faridabad	Industrial City
Karnal	Karna City
Sirsa	City of Saints
Sirsa	Forest City
Bhiwani	Kashi
Kaithal	Choti Kashi
Kaithal	Kapital City
Narnaul	Birbal City
Fatehabad	Pink City
Sonipat	The golden city of Mahabharata period
Jind	Heart of Haryana
Karnal	Rice Bowl