Faridabad district, Administrative district near New Delhi, India
Description
Faridabad district is an administrative area near New Delhi that covers approximately 741 square kilometers. It combines industrial zones, residential neighborhoods, and farmland within the capital region's broader metropolitan area.
History
The district was established in 1979 as a separate administrative area after being divided from Gurugram. Its name honors Sheikh Farid, a 15th-century Sufi saint whose spiritual influence remains connected to the region.
Culture
Local communities practice North Indian traditions visible in temples, markets, and seasonal celebrations where regional customs shape daily interactions. You can encounter traditional crafts and folk celebrations that reflect the area's Haryanvi heritage.
Practical
The area is divided into three administrative subdivisions: Faridabad, Ballabgarh, and Badkhal, each with separate local offices. Knowing which subdivision you are visiting helps you navigate services and find information more easily.
Did you know?
Paleolithic cave paintings were discovered in the Mangar Bani forest, representing some of the earliest human art in the region. These archaeological finds show that the area has been inhabited for thousands of years.
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Tughlaqabad Fort
10.3 km
Chhatarpur Temple
14.6 km
Surajkund
6.5 km
Sharda University
16.9 kmAsola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
9.7 km
Jahaz Mahal
16.3 km
Zafar Mahal
16.4 km
Anagpur Dam
5.9 km
Hauz-i-Shamsi
16.3 km
Shani Dham Temple
14.2 km
Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
10 km
Ashoka Mission
15.7 kmBuriya Nala Mughal bridge
3 km
Mandi Mosque
15.8 km
Wall mosque, Mehrauli
16.4 kmKalpana Chawla City Park
10.7 km
Adilabad Fort
9.3 km
Nai-ka-kot
8.9 kmFaridabad Kos Minar No. 10
4 km
Hauz-i-Shamsi, Mehrauli
16.3 kmFaridabad Kos Minar No. 11
290 mSikri Kos Minar No. 15
16.4 kmGadhpuri Kos Minar No. 16
20.6 kmTughlaqabad old city walls
10.4 km
Tomb of Mohammed Tughlaq Shah
10 kmGadhpuri Kos Minar No. 17
24.6 kmSaini Chowk
1.7 kmBalmiki Park
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