Ambala district

Ambala district is an administrative division in Haryana located in northern India, sharing borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. It is organized into two subdivisions with several development blocks that form the backbone of local governance.

The area was originally part of East Punjab until 1966, when it became part of Haryana during a major reorganization of Indian states. This change reshaped how the region developed politically and administratively.

Communities here speak Hindi, Punjabi, and Haryanvi in daily life, reflecting the proximity to Punjab and local roots. Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim residents share the space and shape the social fabric of the region.

The district is organized into two administrative subdivisions that serve different local functions and are generally easy to access. Visitors should note that the region is mainly connected by road and has several local markets and administrative centers to explore.

The region hosts numerous manufacturing facilities for scientific instruments that contribute significantly to India's technology sector. This makes the area a quiet center of precision manufacturing and industrial innovation.

Location: Ambala division

Capital city: Ambala

Elevation above the sea: 275 m

Shares border with: Patiala district, Kurukshetra district, Panchkula district

Website: http://Ambala.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 30.32550,76.94690

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:48