Fatehabad District
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| Fatehabad | |
  Fatehabad
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| State | Haryana |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
- 162 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
806,158 - |
| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 125 050 - +91 1667 - HR22 |
Fatehabad (Hindi: फतेहाबाद) is one of the nineteen districts of Haryana state, India.
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[edit] Origin of the name of the District
The district derives its name from the headquarters town Fatehabad. The town was founded by Firuz Shah Tughlak in the 14th century. He named it after his son Fateh Khan, as Fatehabad. The Fatehabad district was carved out of Hisar district on 15-07-1997.
[edit] Location
District Fatehabad is located in the south western part of Haryana. Fatehabad district also includes subdivisions Tohana and Ratia. Jakhal, Bhuna and Bhattu are sub-tehsils.
[edit] Climate
The cold season from November to March is followed by the summer season which lasts up until the end of June. The period from July to about mid-September is the south-west monsoon season. The latter half of September and October constitute the post monsoon or transitional period.
[edit] Rainfall
The average annual rainfall in the district is 395.6 mm. The rainfall increases generally from the west towards the east and varies from 339.1 mm at Fatehabad to 428.4 mm at Hisar. About 71 percent of the annual normal rainfall is received during the short south-west monsoon period, July to September, July and August being the rainiest months.
[edit] Transport
Fatehabad district is connected by broad gauge railway with Punjab, Delhi and Sirsa district. A network of metalled roads link all its villages and towns. National Highway No.10 connects Fatehabad with Delhi and Punjab.
