A Study of Changes in Territorial Jurisdiction of Faridabad (1961-2011), A Class I City of Haryana

Abstract

The inception of Faridabad city was marked with rehabilitation and resettlement of refugee population following the partition of the country in 1947.At a distance of 32 kms to the south of the National Capital of New Delhi, Faridabad subsequently emerged as the most populated and industrialized city of the state of Haryana. The proximity and excellent connectivity to the National Capital explains the spatial expansion in territorial jurisdiction of Faridabad. Establishment of industries, development of infrastructural facilities and coming up of new administrative, educational and trade activities created new employment opportunities and attraction for urban living which resulted in large scale influx of migrants. The present paper attempts to meaningfully analyze the spatial growth of Faridabad city to understand its transformation from a small town to an important multifunctional urban centre of Haryana. The study is based on census data from 1961-2011.