Haryana

The Surajkund Mela organised in Faridabad, Haryana is the largest crafts fair in the world, which showcases richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India.

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Last updated: Nov, 2022

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Capital

Chandigarh

Geographical Area (sq km)

44,212

State Language

Hindi, Punjabi and English

Literacy Rate

75.5 per cent

Key Industries:

Automotive

Agro based industry

IT and ITeS

Textiles

Oil refining

Biotechnology

Petrochemicals

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