Jhajjar

Jhajjar is a town in Jhajjar district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is a part of Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and situated on the road connecting Rewari to Rohtak (NH-352), Loharu to Meerut (NH334B), Charkhi Dadri to Delhi and Gurgaon to Bhiwani. Jhajjar is located 55 km (34 mi) west of Delhi.

The city is known for the valor of its soldiers in the armed forces, particularly for the high percentage of youth joining the Indian Army. Former Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag is a prominent example from Jhajjar. The region also played a significant role in the 1857 rebellion; three major leaders from Haryana were tried and executed at Kotwali in Chandani Chowk, Old Delhi. Nahar Singh, the Raja of Ballabhgarh, was hanged on 9 January 1858. Abdur Rehman, Nawab of Jhajjar, and Ahmad Ali, Nawab of Farrukhnagar, were both hanged on 23 January 1858.

Jhajjar district spans an area of 1,834 square kilometers and, as per the 2011 Census, has a population of 958,405. The district comprises two major industrial areas, notably Bahadurgarh, which hosts over 3,000 industrial units. These industries primarily focus on ceramics, glass, chemicals, engineering, and electronics. The total investment in these sectors amounts to approximately ₹4,000 crore (around $480 million), providing employment to over 8,000 individuals. Agriculture remains a vital part of the district's economy, with rice, wheat, and maize being the principal crops. The total irrigated agricultural land covers about 670 square kilometers.

The town is believed to have been founded by Chhaju, with its original name, Chhajunagar, later changing to Jhajjar. One possible origin of the name is from "Jharnaghar," which means "natural fountain." Another theory suggests that it comes from "Jhajjar," meaning a water vessel, as the area's surface drainage from miles around flows into the town like water into a sink.

Ms. Geeta Bhukkal from the Indian National Congress (INC) is the current MLA of Jhajjar.