India State Story | Haryana | A2 size poster
- Visual story of the evolution of each state (or combination of states/ UTs for joint posters) pre and post Independence , along with key figures involved
- Map of district evolution for large states and UTs
- Interesting features on name changes and district splits
- Alluvial chart tracing the changes in districts from 1951 onwards
- Interesting, did you know.
Visual Story of Haryana’s Evolution
This poster captures the emergence of Haryana as an independent linguistic and cultural entity out of the larger Punjab region. Following Partition in 1947, Punjab was divided into East and West, resulting in mass migrations and social upheaval. In the years that followed, the demand for a Punjabi Suba by the Shiromani Akali Dal and growing tensions between Punjabi and Hindi speakers led to a call for further reorganization. Despite initial reluctance by the States Reorganisation Commission (1956), the Indian government eventually responded to regional demands and strategic wartime loyalty. The Punjab Reorganisation Act (1966), based on the Shah Commission’s report, officially created Haryana on 1st November 1966, with Chandigarh as a shared capital between Punjab and Haryana.
Spatial Dynamics and District Evolution
The poster visualizes Haryana’s district evolution, highlighting how it grew from 7 districts in 1966 to 22 districts by 2021. Key splits, such as Rohtak into Jhajjar and Hisar into Fatehabad, reflect the push for administrative efficiency. Name changes like Gurgaon to Gurugram and Mewat to Nuh symbolize evolving regional identity. “Did You Know?” facts offer insights into the language politics of the region—including Tamil briefly being considered a second official language in the 1960s—as well as the unresolved issue of Chandigarh’s ownership. With over 14 districts now part of the NCR, Haryana’s evolution showcases how linguistic, political, and regional aspirations have shaped a modern state at the heart of North India.
