Gurugram, the second
largest city in the state of Haryana is a reflection of an ideal modern city
and futuristic goals. Officially known as Gurugram, this city has grown from a sleepy town to a fast paced
urban centre in a very short span. Witnessing rapid urbanisation, Gurugram has
become a leading financial and industrial hub with the third-highest per capita
income in India.The city's rise to economic stronghold began with the establishment of Maruti Suzuki
India Limited and today it harbours hundreds of Fortune 500companies
The city
was named after revered teacher Dronacharya of epic Mahabharata. It is believed
that Dronacharya was gifted this ancestral village by his disciples, the
Pandavas and Kauravas. He gave spiritual instructions to them at this place.
Today the
same place is marked with development, modern facilities and a planned
infrastructure. The public-private sector partnership model in real estate
development has been the major force behind Gurugram's emergence as the
corporate capital. Its close proximity to the National Capital Region has also
resulted in Gurugram becoming a corporate hub of BPO companies, IT companies,
etc. in an uptrend in the hospitality industry here, with MICE tourism being
the major driving force.
Gurugram
with its location on NH-8, closer to international airport, offers world-class
commercial development, entertainment centers and shopping complexes
Apart from
being a city with throbbing commercial activities, Gurugram is also blessed
with quite a few tourist destinations that are worth exploring.
Location: The present Gurugram district comprises nine blocks: Tauru, Nuh, Pataudi, Nagina, Punhana, F.P.Jhirka, Sohna, Gurugram & Farrukhnagar. It is the southern-most district of Haryana. The district lies between 27° 39' and 28° 32' 25" latitude, and 76° 39' 30"and 77° 20' 45" longitude. On the North, it is bounded by district of Rohtak and Delhi. Faridabad district lies to its east. On its South, the district shares boundaries with the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. To its West lies the district of Rewari and the state of Rajasthan.
Linking Roads: Gurugram is located right on the National Highway No. 8 accessible by the linking road from Delhi-Jaipur Express Highway, 30 km from National capital falls under NCR.
Postal Code: 122001 | Longitude: 77° 04' E | Latitude: 28° 37' N | Area: 2760 sq. km | Altitude: 229 metres | Population: 1,514,085 (Census 2011) | Literacy Rate: 84.40 | STD Code: 0124 | Villages: 291 | Language: Hindi, English | Best season to visit: All seasons to visit.
