Rohtak

Rohtak district is a district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is located in the south-east of Haryana and north-west of Delhi. Historically, the region was founded by a Rajput king named Raja Rohtash Singh Parmar. The region was named Rohtashgarh after him. But in time, its name was changed to Rohtak. The place is also mentioned in the Vedas and the great epic, the Mahabharata. It is believed that the region is as old as the Indus Valley Civilization. The Khokhar Jats, Khushana, Yadhya and Guptas ruled the region at different times. The administrative headquarters of the district is located in Rohtak City, which is 240 km from the state capital Chandigarh.

Tilyar Lake

Area

Geographically, the district has a total area of 1,745 sq. km. is. It ranks 12th in the state and 521st in India by area. It shares its borders with Jind, Sonipat, Jhajjar, Hisar, Sirsa and Bhiwani districts. District Rohtak is divided into 3 sub-districts, 5 towns and 143 villages. Rohtak, Maham, Kalanur and Sampla are the tehsils of the district.

Rohtak Map

Population

The total population of the district is 10,61,204 as per the 2011 census. The sex ratio in the district is 867 females per 1000 males. Hindi is the major language spoken in the district.

Economy

Economically, the district is dependent on its industries and agriculture. Many small and cottage industries are established in the district. The district also holds the record for the largest screw producer in the world. There are also several dairy and sugar mills in the district.

Education

The literacy rate of the district is 80.22%. The two recognized educational institutions in the district are the Indian Institute of Management and Maharishi Dayanand University. The prestigious schools available in the district are Model School, Pathania Public School, DAV Public School, SRS Public School, Indus Public School, MDN Public School, Vidya Bhawan Senior Secondary School, Delhi Public School etc.

Travel Attraction in Rohtak

The district is associated with many famous historical and religious sites. Like Farmana and Khokhrakot, Asthal Bohar, Maham, Shahjahan Ki Bawli, Tilyar Convention Centre. The ancient sites of Farmana Khas and Khokhrakot are archaeological sites dating back to the Harappan period.

How to reach Rohtak

District Rohtak is well connected to other districts of Haryana by rail and road network. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is 83 km away. Rohtak Junction is connected to a good railway network. Shatabdi Express, Gorakhdham Express, Kalindi Express,are some of the trains that stop at this junction. Rohtak are on National Highway No. 10 and provide excellent bus connections to all cities and towns in the neighboring states.

Rohtak Junction Railway Station