One of the nineteen districts in the state of Haryana the district of Gurgaon is a significant district. Spread over an area of more than 2,000 sq. km. Gurgaon district has its headquarters in the city of Gurgaon. The district comprises of nine blocks, which are Tauru, Nuh, Pataudi, Nagina, Punhana, F.P. Jhirka, Sohna, Gurgaon and Farrukhnagar. It occupies the southern most part of Harayana. Gurgaon district is surrounded by district of Rohtak and Union Territory of Delhi in the north, Faridabad district in the east and the State of Rajasthan and Rewari district in the west.

The district receives an annual rainfall of about 553 m. m. During the southwest monsoon months the maximum rainfall in the district is received. The maximum temperature of the district during the summer months is about 41°C and the minimum temperature during the winter months is about 7°C.

The district has an industrial and an agrarian base. The rapidly developing Gurgaon city is a distinguishing mark of the district. The city is the hub of IT and IT related services and the offices of several multinational companies are located here. The soil is of a mixed variety being rocky in some places. The main crops cultivated here are wheat, gram, barley, bajra and jowar, oilseeds, fodder and vegetables. The water available here is brackish.


There are several places in the district, which are major tourist attractions. Dhankot, an ancient town lies on the west of Gurgaon at a distance of 11 km. Saiyad, in the west of Gurgaon at a distance of 3 km is believed to be the residential place of Guru Dronacharya and his pupils. Ata, Malab, Sanghel and Ujina are other towns in the district, which are frequently visited. The Sultanpur Lake Bird Sanctuary, which is situated ten kilometers from the city of Gurgaon, is a paradise for all bird lovers. Sohna, is a beautiful town famous for its sulphur springs.

Mela Masani mata or Sitla Mata ka mela and mela Chhat Bhadon or Baldev Chhat are some of the important fairs held in the district. Mela Pir, Mela Burha Baba or Mela Vankhandeshwat, Mela Suraj Kund, Mela of Ravan of Meos and Mela Jhirka are the other important fairs in the district.