Northern Region States: Know All Details and Facts

Under Northern Region, we would cover the following States: Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Capital Lucknow

Foundation Day 24 January 1950

Area wise Position 4th 

Population wise position 1st 

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 

Governor Anandiben Patel

State Animal Barasingha

State Bird Sarus Crane

State Tree Ashoka

State flower Palash

Languages Official: Hindi

Others: Urdu, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Bundeli, Braj Bhasha, Kannauji and Hindustani.

Festivals and dances Songs: 

• Sohar: to celebrate birth of a child.
• Kajari sung during the rainy season.
• Ghazal, Thumri and Qawwali which is a form of Sufi poetry.
• Rasiya (especially popular in Braj), to celebrate the divine love of Radha and Krishna.

Other forms of music: 

• Biraha, Chaiti, Alha, Khayal and Sawani.

Dances: 

• Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.

Festival: 

• Kumbh Mela, Ram Navami, Vyas Purnima, Diwali, Lath maar holi, 

Important Historical Monuments and Tourist Spots

UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

• Agra Fort
• Taj Mahal
• Fatehpur Sikri

Others: 

• Agra city, Agra (UP) 
• Akbar’s Mausoleum, Sikandra (UP)
• Akbar’s Tomb, Sikandera (UP)
• Anand Bhawan, Allahabad (UP)
• Aram Bagh, Agra (UP)
• Bada Imambada, Lucknow (UP)
• Chhota Imambada, Lucknow (U.P.)
• Dewan-e-Khas, Agra Fort (UP)
• Excavated Site, Saranath
• Jantar Mantar, Varanasi (UP)
• Itimad -ud -Daula, Agra (UP)
• Jama Masjid, Agra (UP)
• Khas Mahal, Agra (UP)
• Lord Cornwallis Tomb, Gazipur
• Man Singh Observatory, Varanasi
• Mariam’s Tomb, Sikandara (UP) 
• Moti Masjid, Agra Fort (U.P.)
• Old Fort, Jaunpur (UP) 
• Ram Bagh, Agra (UP) 
• Rani Jhansi Fort (Kila), Jhansi
• Rani Jhansi Mahal Residency, Lucknow (UP) 
• Sati Buri, Mathura (UP)
• Shish Mahal, Agra (UP)
• Ram Temple, Ayodhaya (Birth Place of lord Ram) (UP) 
• Sarnath: Pillar of Ashoka, Lion Capital of Ashoka, Budhha gave his first serman after enlightenment, dies at kushinagar. 

Rich in Minerals: 

• Silica sand, limestone, magnesite, coal, rock phosphate, dolomite.

Major Crops and Production: 

Largest producer of sugar

• Main food crop: wheat
• Main cash crop: sugar cane
• Leads all states in production of sugarcane, barley, Maize, wheat, gram, potato.
• Major manufacturing products include engineering products, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewelry, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches, and wagons.
• MSME sector is the second-largest employment generator in Uttar Pradesh, the first being agriculture.

Important Rivers:

• Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Gomati, Ghagra.

Important Mountain Ranges: 

• Amsot Peak is the highest peak of Uttar Pradesh.

Important Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks:

• Dudhwa National Park 
• Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary
• Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
• Okhla Sanctuary
• Patna Bird Sanctuary
• Samaspur Sanctuary
• Bakhira Sanctuary
• Saman Sanctuary
• National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary,

GI tags Agriculture: 

• Allahabad Surkha Guava
• Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri
• Kalanamak Rice

Handicraft:

• Lucknow Chikan Craft
• Banaras Brocades and Sarees
• Hand Made Carpet of Bhadohi
• Agra Durrie
• Farrukhabad Prints
• Lucknow Zardozi
• Banaras Brocades and Sarees (Logo)
• Firozabad Glass
• Kanpur Saddlery
• Moradabad Metal Craft
• Saharanpur Wood Craft
• Khurja Pottery
• Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft
• Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys
• Mirzapur Handmade Dari
• Nizamabad Black Pottery
• Banaras Metal Repouse Craft
• Varanasi Glass beads
• Ghazipur Wallhanging
• Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work
• Gorakhpur Terracotta
• Chunar Balua Patthar (Natural)
• Kannauj Perfume (Manufactured)

Airports and Stadiums:

• Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (Lucknow) 
• Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (Varanasi).
• Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, the only internationally recognised cricket stadium in the state
• Buddh International Circuit hosted India's inaugural F1 Grand Prix race on 30 October 2011

Uttarakhand: 

often referred as Devbhumi (Land of Gods)

Capital Dehradun: winter Capital
Capital Gairsain, a town in Chamoli district: summer capital of Uttarakhand

Foundation Day 9 November 2000

Area wise Position 19th 

Population wise position 20th 

Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat

Governor Baby Rani Maurya

State animal Alpine musk deer

State Bird Himalayan monal

State tree Burans

State flower Brahma Kamal

Languages Official: Hindi

Others: 

• Sanskrit, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari

Folk songs, Festivals and Dance's: 

• Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.

Festivals: 

• Basant Panchmi, Bhitauli, Makar Sankranti, Phool Dei, Ghughutia, Khatarua

Important Historical Monuments and Tourist Spots

UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

• Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Others: 

• Oak Grove School, Piran Kaliyar Sharif near Roorkee is a pilgrimage site to Muslims,
• Badrrinath, Kedarnath, Haridwar and Rishikesh
• Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Dehradun,
• Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli district, 
• Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib in Nanakmatta
• Gurudwara Reetha Sahib in Champawat district are pilgrimage centres for Sikhs.
• Vasudhara Falls, near Badrinath
• Roopkund is a trekking site

Major Crops and Production:

• Basmati rice, wheat, soybeans, groundnuts, coarse cereals, pulses, and oil seeds
• Fruits like apples, oranges, pears, peaches, lychees, and plums

Important Rivers:

• Ganga, Yamuna

Important Mountain Ranges:

• Nanda Devi (Second highest mountain in India)
• Bandar Punchh West (White Peaks)
• Devtoli
• Panchchuli Peaks
• Kagbhusand
• Lipu Lekh: Himalayan Pass

Important Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks:

• Corbett National Park
• Nanda Devi National Park
• Valley of Flowers National Park
• Rajaji National Park
• Gangotri National Park
• Govind National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries:

• Govind wildlife sanctuary
• Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary
• Askot wildlife sanctuary
• Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary
• Binsar wildlife sanctuary
• Mussoorie wildlife sanctuary
• Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary
• Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

GI tags:

• Uttarakhand Tejpat (agricultural)

Airports:

• Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun
• Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium in Haldwani is the home ground of Uttarakhand football team.

Haryana

Capital Chandigarh

Foundation Day 1 November 1966

Area wise Position 21st 

Population wise position 18th 

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya

State animal Blackbuck

State Bird Black francolin

State tree Peepal

State flower Lotus

Languages Official: Hindi

Others: 

• Punjabi, Haryanvi, Ahirwali, Mewati, Bagri, English.

Festivals and dances Dance: 

• Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.

Festival: 

• Baisakhi, Gangore, Lohri, Gugga Naumi

Important Historical Monuments and Tourist Spots:

• Brahm Sarovar, 
• Jyotisar, 
• Bhishma KundRich in Minerals Iron

Major Crops and Production:

• well known for its high-yield Murrah buffalo.

Important Rivers:

• Yamuna, Ghaggar-Hakra

Important Mountain Ranges:

• Dhosi Hills, Karoh Peak, Aravalli Ranges.

Important Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks:

• Sultanpur National Park
• Kalesar National Park
• Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
• Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary
• Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary
• Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
• Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary
• Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary
• Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
• Bir Bara Ban Wildlife Sanctuary
• Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mangar Bani

GI tags:

• Phulkari (Handicraft) Also, in Punjab and Rajasthan 
• Basmati (agricultural) 

India Airports and Stadiums:

• Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Rohtak.
• Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurgaon (Cricket and Football)

Himachal Pradesh: 

Capital Summer: Shimla

Winter: Dharamshala

Foundation Day 25 January 1971

Area wise Position 17th 

Population wise position 21st 

Chief Minister Jairam Thakur

Governor Bandaru Dattatreya

State animal Snow leopard

State Bird Western tragopan

State tree Deodar cedar

State flower Pink rhododendron

Languages Official: Hindi

Others: 

• Sanskrit, Mahasu Pahari, Mandeali, Kangri, Kullu, Bilaspuri, Kinnauri, Lahauli, Pattani, Chambeali

Folk songs, Festivals and Dance's: 

• Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.

Festival: 

• Halda, Lohri, Baisakhi, Himachal Winter Carnival, Kullu Dassehra, Phulaich, Lossar, Gotsi, Sairi, Faguli.

Important Historical Monuments and Tourist Spots

UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

• Great Himalayan National Park
• Mountain Railways of India (shared with TN, WB)

Others:

• Kangra Fort, Kangra
• Rock Cut Caves, Masroor

Rich in Minerals: 

• Rock salt, lime, gypsum, silica sand, baryte

Major Crops and Production:

• Fruit bowl of country
• Major cash crop: Apple Wheat, Rice, maize, barley, olives, figs

Important Rivers:

• Satluj, Ravi, Beas, Chenab, Yamuna, Triveni Sangam

Important Mountain Ranges and Himalayan Passes:

• Important Mountain Ranges: Shiwalik Range, Kangara Valley, Dhauladhar Range, Pir Panjal range, Zanskar Range
• Important Himalayan Passes: Bara Lacha La, Rohtang Pass, Shipki La.

Important Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks

• Great Himalayan National Park
• Inderkilla National Park
• Khirganga National Park
• Pin Valley National Park
• Simbalbara National Park

GI tags Handicraft: 

• Kullu Shawl
• Kangra Tea
• Chamba Rumal
• Kinnauri Shawl
• Kullu ShawL (Logo)
• Kangra Paintings
• Himachali Kala Zeera (agricultural)
• Himachali Chulli Oil (manufactured)

Stadiums:

• HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala, Cricket
• Indira Gandhi Stadium, Una, (Cricket)

Punjab

Capital Chandigarh

Foundation Day 1 November 1966

Area wise Position 20th 

Population wise position 16th 

Chief Minister V P Singh Badnore

Governor Amrinder Singh

State animal Blackbuck

State Bird Baaz

State tree Sheesham

State flower Gladiolus

Languages Punjabi

Folk songs, Festivals and Dance's:

• Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand,Naqual.

Festival: 

• Lohri, Hola Mohalla, Baisakhi, guru Nanak Jayanti, Rakhri Vaishakhi.

Important Historical Monuments and Tourist Spots:

UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

• Golden temple, Amritsar
• Road sites in India (shared with Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh)

Rich in Minerals:

• Gypsum, Iron

Major Crops and Production:

• Cotton, wheat, rice, sugar cane

• Dairy Products: Pearl Millet, barley, maize Indian Punjab is called the "Granary of India" or "India's bread-basket

Important Rivers:

• Beas, staluj, Kali Bein

Important mountain ranges:

• Shiwalik Hills

Important Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks:

• Abohar WLS
• Bir Aishvan WLS
• Bir Bhadson WLS
• Bir Bunerheri WLS
• Bir Gurdialpura WLS
• Bir Mehaswala WLS
• Bir Dosanjh WLS
• Jhajjar Bacholi WLS
• Kathlaur Kushlian WLS
• Takhni-Rehampur WLS
• Nangal WLS
• Bir Motibagh WLS
• Harike Lake WLS

GI tags:

• Phulkari (Handicraft) Also, in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan 
• Basmati (agricultural) India

Airports and Stadiums:

• Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar
• Punjab government organises World Kabaddi League 

Stadiums:

• International Hockey Stadium, Ajitgarh (Hockey