Utility Services
Before independence of India, monsoon or groundwater used to be the main sources of irrigation. The main sources of water now is Balsamand branch of Bhakra canal. Municipal Corporation of Hisar supplies potable water to the city. The city first got electricity in 1936. It is now distributed by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) provides landline and broadband services. Cell phone coverage is extensive, and the main service providers are Vodafone Essar, Airtel, MTNL, Reliance Communications, Idea Cellular and Tata Indicom. The planning of the city is done by HUDA (Haryana Urban Development Authority).
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