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.
- 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.
- 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:
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 flower Brahma Kamal
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
- 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
Foundation Day 1 November 1966
Population wise position 18th
Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya
State Bird Black francolin
State tree Peepal
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
Foundation Day 25 January 1971
Population wise position 21st
Chief Minister Jairam Thakur
State animal Snow leopard
State tree Deodar cedar
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
- 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.
- 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)
Capital Chandigarh
Foundation Day 1 November 1966Area wise Position 20th
Population wise position 16thChief Minister V P Singh Badnore
Governor Amrinder SinghState animal Blackbuck
State Bird BaazState tree Sheesham
State flower GladiolusLanguages 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
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