Northern India, that constitutes one of the largest fertile plains, the highest mountain range and one of the best river systems on the Earth has a dominant role in determining the course of activities for India. It had been the route for invaders to enter into India, since the ancient times, lured by its opulence and prosperity. However, the constant invasion on regular intervals led the region to interact with various cultures, classes and communities. This amalgamation of culture made North India the linguistic-cultural center of India and had a massive impact on Indian economy, demography and Socio-economy in shaping modern India.

In ‘Northern Indiastat e-Yearbook – 2010’ Socio-economic statistics for north India, for NCR (National Capital Region) Delhi, Union Territory of Chandigarh and states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh

Haryana are provided in comprehensive manner for the post millennium period figures for 2000 onwards up to 2009.

The statistics are presented with its neck-to-neck performance aligned with post millennium India commencing from 2001. The data clearly reveals the role played by Northern India in mainstream Indian economy that has gained average 6 percent annual growth rate since 2000.

The data, given in an attached CD, covers 2500 data tables on the region in comprehensive manner and provides a very useful platform for readers for their data requirements collected from various authentic resources.