Jind
Jind is one of the largest and oldest city in Jind district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is administrative headquarter of Jind district. Rani Talab is the main destination for tourists while Pandu Pindara and Ramrai are the main religious spots, attracting devotees for the holy bath during Amavasya.
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| Coordinates: 29°19′N 76°19′E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Jind |
| Division | Hisar division |
| Named for | Jayanti Devi |
| Talukas | Jind Sadar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Committee, Jind |
| • Member of the Legislative Assembly (India) | Mr. Krishan Lal Middha |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 167,592 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Haryanvi |
| • Regional | Haryanvi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 126102 |
| Railway station code | JIND |
| Telephone code | 91-1681 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-HR |
| Vehicle registration | HR-31, HR-56 (Commercial) |
| Nearest capitals | New Delhi, Chandigarh |
| Sex ratio | 911 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 75% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Sonipat |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Jind City |
| Planning agency | HUDA(Haryana Urban Development Authority) |
| Civic agency | Municipal Committee, Jind |
| Climate | Cw (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 550 millimetres (22 in) |
| Website | www |
The fort of Jind was built by Sidhu Jat Sikh ruler Maharaja Gajpat Singh in 1776 AD.
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