HARYANA DISTRICT GAZETTEERS

GURGAON

K. s. BHORIA, lAS,State Editor (Gazetteers),

B. RAJ BAJAJEditor (Gazetteers)

HARY ANA GAZETTEERS ORGANISATIONREVENUE DEPARTMENT

CHANDIGARH @1dia)1983 '

Available from :The Controller, Printing and Stationery,

Haryana, Chandigarh (India)

Printed by:Controller of Printing and 'Stationery,Government of Haryana, Chandigarh.

A district gazetteer is a compendium of informationpertaining to a district. Its raison d'efre is the focussing ofconcerted attention on various aspects pertaining to a districtso as to bring into prominence its distinctive featureshistorical genesis, cultural pattern, socio-economic aspectsand latent potentialities for its future. It is an importantreference book for administrators, general· readers andresearch workers.

An attempt has been made to portray the Gurgaondistrict in all its ramifications. The district as covered inthis volume was bifurcated on August 15, 1979 and the newdistrict of Faridabad was carved out of it. Since the presentvolume contains information up to March 31, 1977, it givesan integrated picture of the district before its bifurcation.

The Gazetteers Uuit has done a big job in bringingout this gazetteer. It is a matter of gratification thatDr. K.€. Khanna, M.A.,Ph.D (London), F.R. Hist. S.M.R:A.A.,was able to revise this volume before its publication.Thanks are due to the Chief MinWier and the RevenueMinister for their interest in this project.

Chandigarh,December 15, 1983

L. C. GUPTAFinancial Commissioner and Secretary

to Government, Haryana,Revenue Department

This is the fourth gazetteer in the series of the revisedDistrict Gazetteers of Haryana, the first three being that ofRohtak (including Sonipat), Karnal (including KUfukshetra)and Bhiwani Districts. The gazetteer of the Gurgaon districtwas first published in 1884 and the last edition was out in1910.

The new gazetteer is not the mechanical reproductionof its prototype although the basic features have been retained.Besides, the pattern laid lown by the Government of India(Ministry of Education and Culture) has been adopted asfar as possible. With the passage of time, most of theinformation contained in the old district gazetteer becameobsolete. After the attainment of Independence in 1947,the changes in socio-economic sphere have been phjpomenal.As the Partition of the country had a marked effect on thisregion, a detailed section on 'Rehabilitation' has been addedto the chapter on 'People'. Lakhs of refugees had migratedfrom Pakistan. Their rehabilitation was a big challenge, butit was met with courage, determination and faith. 1hecreation of Haryana on November I, 1966, was an epoch-making event. Thc tempo of development and reconstructionwas accelerated This small State, during the short spanof a few years, has changed beyond recognition. The presentvolume describes the progress made and the changes thathave occurred in every sphere of life in the Gurgaon districtupto March, 1977. A few later significant changes alsohave been highlighted. A glossary of Indian words, a biblio-graphy of the more important words used or referred to inthe preparation of the gazetteer, an index, a few represen-tative. photographs and two district maps are added at theend of the volume.

In a way, most of the project has been cooperativeendeavour. The material was collected and licked into shapeby the State Gazetters Unit. A number of sections ofvarious draft chapters were sent to the Deputy Commissioner,District Officers and the Departmental Heads for theircomments and data authentication. Their suggestions wereincorporated. I am grateful to them all and their stafffor helpfUl cooperation. I wish to thank the Director, NorthWestern Circle, Survey of India; the Botanical Survey of

India; the Meteorological Survey of India; the GeologicalSurvey of India; the Indian Railways; the Posts, Telegraphsand Telephones authorities and all other official and non-oficial agencies who supplied the information that wasneeded.

I am full of apPreciation for the officers and staff ofthe State Gazetteers Unit for their hard work and zeal. Thesuccessful completion of the project is primarily due tounsparing efforts of Shri B. Raj Bajaj, formerly Editor inthe State Gazetteers Unit, and his emotional identificationwith the assignment. The three of the chapters, viz.History, People and Places of Interest, were exclusively pre-pared by him. Sarvshri S. P. Dheer, A .K. Jain, S.P. Kainthand R. K. Malhotra tackled miscellaneous assignments andefficiently handled work of technical nature. Their contri-bution has been quite meaningful and deserves appreciation.The gazetteer owes much to the valuable assistance renderedby Dr. K. C.Khanna. He took great pains in scrutinisingthe manuscript to the minutest details.

The Controller, Printing and Stationery, Haryana,.deserves my thanks for getting this volume printed according'to the specifications laid down by the Government of ~ndia.

Chandigarh,December 15, 1983

State Editor and Joint Secretary toGovernment Haryana, Revenue Deptt.

Origin of the name of the district

Location'. boundaries. area and population

Location and boundaries-I.Area-2, PopuIation-2

History of the district as an administrative unit

Tahsils. sub-divisions andthanas

Topography

Natural drainage. river and other surface-watet resoUrces

GeologyMinerals-22

Water birds-28, Colourful birds-30.Birds of economic importance-3I,Snakes and lizards-3l

Oimate

Rainfall-32Temperature-33, Humidity-33, Ooudiness-33.Winds-33. Special Weather Phenomena-34

The Ancient period

The Medieval period

The Modem period

35-7335

36

57

Population

Language

Religious life

Religious groups-90. Superstitions-94

Social life

Social groups-lOl, Family life-106.Inheritance-106. Marriage customs andmorals-107, Position of women-ll3

Home lifeDwellings (Rural and Urban)-ll4.Furniture and decorations-l 15,Dress and ornaments-116,Food-l 17

75-141

75

8890

, Communit} lifeFolk culture-ll9. Games and recreations-123

Rehabilitation

Refugee camps-126. Ruralrehabilitation-128. Urbanrehabilitation-l 33. Smallurban and house-buildingloans -136, Financial assistanceto displaced students and trainees-138,Opportunities for gainful employment-138;Vocational training-139.Payment of compensation-l 40, Impact ofdisplaced persons on local popuIation-140

CHAPTER IV-AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION

Introduction

Land utilization

Irrigation

Canal irrigation-l 54, Minorirrigation schemes-lOO, Wellirrigation-169, Tubewells-l71

Agriculture

Soils-175, Crops-l77, Foodgrain crops-178,

143-262

143

145

151

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Cash crops -185, Fodder crops-192,Fruits-193, Vegeta bles-194, Promotion ofScientific Agriculture throughadministrative machinery-196, Seeds-198, Manuresand fertilizers-202, Agricultural pests and diseases-208,Agricultural implements 209, State assistance toagriculturists-214, AgriculturalCooperatives -214, Small farmersdevelopment agency-224

Animal Husbandry

Cattle and buffaloes-236, Intensivecattle development project, Gurgaon-237,Disease control-238, Fodder developmentprogramme -240, Dairy farming, milk andits marketing-240, Slaughter houses-245,Gaushala development-245,Sheep breeding-245, Horse breeding-246,Camels-?46, Piggery-246, Poultrydevelopment-246

Fisheries

Old-time industries

Industriai development since Independence

Areas of Industrial Activity

Role of commercial banks

Large and medium-scale industries

Small-scale Industries

Agro based industries

Items of export

Registered working factories and cottage industries

247

250

254

'" ' 263-293

263

268

269

274

274

278

280

280

281

282

287

Source of power

Industrial labour

Indebtedness and money-lending

General credit 'facilities

Joint stock banks

Cooperative Credit

Cen~ral cooperative banks

The Gurgaon land development bank Limited, Gurgaon:

Insurance

Small savings

Currency and coinage

Trade and commerce

Cooperation in trade

Consumers cooperative stores

State trading

Weights and measures

Storage and warehousing

CHAPTER Vll-COMMUNICATIONS

Roads

National highways-323, State highways-324, Other district roads-326,Canal inspection roads-326

Passanger transport

Goods transport

288290

291

295-317

295

1.97298300

302

303

304

305

306

307

309

312

314.315

316

316

316

319-342

321

327331

Railways

Rail road competition

Waterways and ferries

Travel and tourist facilities

Posts

Telegraphs

Telephones

Public services

Defence services

Educational personnel

Medical profession

Employment situationEmployment exchanges-381

Prices and wages

331

332... 333

335337340341

343-369343345355356.358359360361

364368

371,;,..4()2

371

375380

382398

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CHAPTER X-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Deputy Commissioner-40S,Sub-Divisional Officer-408,Tahsildar (Mahal)/Naib Tahsildar(Mahal)-408

General arrangement for disposal of business,

General Assistant-410, AdditionalGeneral Assistant-411

District committeesOther State and Central Government officers

State Government officers-412,Central Government officers(excluding military officers)-416

Development organisatiC?nPoliceJudiciaryDistrict AttorneyOfficial Receiver

Oath CommissionerRegistrationNotary PublicLocal Commissioner

History of the revenue administrationHistory of the revenue administrationin erstwhile Pataudi stateRegular settlements in the districtFourth regular settlement, 1938-43Special assessment on land put to non-agricultural use

Other enactmentsHaryana Land Holdings Tax Act, 1973-444

Collection of land revenue

403-420

403

405

411412

41418418

,419

419420420420420

421-491

421

425426428440

443

... 448

Revenue administration and land recordsLand revenue and special cesses

Land revenue-453, Local rate-453,Special charge on land revenue-455,Commercial crops cess-455,Additional surcharge-456,Land holding tax-457,Water rates-457Betterment charges-458

Land reforinsConsolidation of holdingsOther sources of revenue, State and CentralState sources of revenueCentral sources of revenue

CHAPTER XII-LAW AND ORDER AND JUSTICEIncidence of crimePoliceJailsJustice

CHAPTER xm-OTHER DEPARTMENTSPublic Works Department

Public Health Engineering-S27,Buildings and Roads-528,Irrigation-530

Haryana State Electricity BoardCooperative DepartmentDepartment of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and BackwardClassesFinance DepartmentPublic Relations DepartmentFood and Supplies DepartmentPlanning Department

Language DepartmentNational Savings Organisation

Fire ServiceCHAPTER XIV-LOCAL GOVERNMENT

History of Local Government

450

453

458[465[..467

467486

493-526[493

506

514·521

527--,.553

527

536537

538539540546549549550

552555-584

555

Faridabad ComplexMunicipalities

Gurgaon-560, Palwal-562,Notified Area Committees

Hodal-564, Farrukhnagar-565,Pataudi-567, Hailey Mandi-568,Sohna-570, Nuh-571, Firozpur Jhirka-573,Hasanpur-574

Town PlanningPanchayati Raj

Gram Panchayats-579, Pancha)'at Samitis-S80,Zila Parishad-581

'CHAPTER XV-EDUCATION AND CULTUREHistorical backgroundMedium of instructionLiteracy and educational 'standards

Education of womenEducation of Scheduled Castes and other Backward ClassesGeneral educationHigher education

"Technical educationIndustrial trainingOriental schools and colleges

Physical education and health

Social education

Education for the blind, deaf and dumb

Education and vocational guidance programme

National Fitness Corps Programme

National Cadet Corps

Sports

Libraries and museums

CHAPTER XVI-MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTHSERVICES

Medical and health services

575517

585-617585589

589590592593597603604608

608

609

~609

609

610

611

611

617

619-665

647

648

Water Supply

Urban sewerage

659

665

La~our Welfare

Labour Legislation-666, Industrial relations-670Works committees-671,Labour welfare centre-673,Strikes-673, Trade unions-673Subsidised industrial housing scheme-675Employees Provident fundsscheme-677, Family Pension-cum-lifeAssurance Scheme 1977-678,Deposit-linked Insurance Scheme 1976-679, Employee.State insurance scheme -679

... 667-700

667

Social Welfare

Old age pension-682

Advancement of backward classes 673

Haryana Harijan Kalyan Nigam Limited 694

Prohibition 695

Charitable organisation 700

CHAPTER XVIII-PUBLIC LIFE AND VOLUNTARY 701-738SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANISATIONS ,

Representation of the district in the Union and StateLegislature 701

Lok Sabha (House of People) 701

Rajya Sabha (Council of State) 704

Vidhan Sa I ha (Legislative A.sembI)') 704

Political parties and organisations'

Newspapers and periodicals

Voluntary social service organisations .

709712

712

..• 739-760. CHAPI'ER X~X-PLACES OF INTEREST

Ballabgarh-739, Faridabad Old-741,Faridabad Township-741, Farrukhnagar-743;

. FirozpuI Jhirka-744, Gurgaon-745,Hodal-746, Nlih-747, Palwal747,Pa~udi-748, Sohna-749

Arohaeological Sites

Tourist Resorts

APPENDIX

BIBLIOGRAPHY

GLOSSARY

INDEX

751

754

..•. 76J.:-916

... 917-920

•.• 921-924

..• 925-947