Rohtak

Rohtak is a city and municipal council in the Indian state of Haryana, serving as the administrative headquarters of Rohtak district. It is located in northwestern Haryana, about 70 kilometers northwest of New Delhi, on the western plains near the Yamuna river. The city has developed as an educational and commercial center, attracting students and professionals from the region.

Rohtak has historical roots dating to ancient and medieval periods and has been an administrative and commercial hub in western Haryana. The name and origins are linked to regional trade routes and settlements, and the city has grown through successive dynasties and empires that controlled northern India.

Economy and education: Rohtak hosts major higher education institutions, including Maharshi Dayanand University, established in 1976, and Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. The city is also the site of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS Rohtak) and numerous engineering, management, and allied health colleges. Agriculture and related industries remain important in the surrounding district, with markets and services supporting the local economy.

Transport and demographics: Rohtak is connected by rail via Rohtak Junction and by road to Delhi and other cities. The nearest major airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The population predominantly speaks Hindi and Haryanvi, with Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism among the major religious communities, contributing to a multilingual and multiethnic urban culture.