Brief Profile Location: North India. The state shares its borders with Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Population: 2,10,83,000 Area: 44,212 sq km. But they say a Jat's heart is bigger than the land he owns. Languages spoken: Hindi and English are official languages. Haryanvi, a dialect widely used across the state, is a heady mix of Hindi and Punjabi. Famous for: Rustic humour, brave soldiers, dairy products and Basmati rice. Political muscle: Ten Lok Sabha and five Rajya Sabha members represent Haryana in Parliament. Party in power: Indian National Lok Dal led by Om Prakash Chautala. Main challenger: The Indian National Congress. The party won nine of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana in last year's general election.