detailed factual overview
General Overview
- Full Name: New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
- Common Name: Noida
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- Region: Part of National Capital Region (NCR)
- Established: April 17, 1976
- Governing Body: New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA)
- Planned By: Under the UP Industrial Area Development Act, 1976
- City Type: Planned city, satellite city of Delhi
Geography
- Location: Gautam Buddha Nagar district, western Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates: 28.5355° N, 77.3910° E
- Elevation: ~200 meters above sea level
- Borders: Delhi (west and northwest), Ghaziabad (north), Greater Noida (southeast)
- River: Yamuna River flows nearby
- Climate:
- Type: Composite (Hot summers, cool winters, monsoon rains)
- Summer: 35–45°C
- Winter: 5–15°C
- Rainfall: ~800 mm annually (mostly July–September)
Demographics
- Population (2023 est.): ~9.2 lakh (920,000)
- Urban Agglomeration: Part of Delhi NCR’s urban sprawl
- Literacy Rate: ~88–90%
- Sex Ratio: ~850 females per 1000 males
- Languages:
- Official: Hindi
- Additional Official: Urdu
- Commonly Spoken: English, Punjabi
Administration
- District: Gautam Buddha Nagar
- Administrative Setup:
- District Magistrate: Appointed by Govt. of UP
- Noida Authority CEO: Senior IAS officer
- Police: Commissionerate system (shared with Greater Noida)
- Municipal Status: Governed by NOIDA Authority, not a municipal corporation
Economy & Industry
- Economic Type: One of India’s richest cities in terms of per capita income
- Major Sectors:
- IT & ITES: Infosys, TCS, HCL, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Samsung R&D
- Media & Entertainment: NDTV, Zee News, News Nation, Times Now
- Manufacturing & Electronics: Samsung, Dixon Technologies
- Real Estate: Major property developers (e.g., ATS, Supertech, Wave, Godrej)
- Startups & FinTech: Growing presence due to proximity to Delhi
- Film City: Noida Film City in Sector 16A – hub for TV and news channels
- Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial parks are present
Transport & Connectivity
- Road:
- Expressways: DND Flyway (to Delhi), Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, Yamuna Expressway (to Agra)
- National Highways: NH-24, NH-91
- Metro Rail:
- Connected to Delhi via Blue Line (Noida City Centre – Dwarka)
- Aqua Line: Noida-Greater Noida Metro (2019)
- Railway:
- Nearby Stations: Ghaziabad, Anand Vihar, New Delhi Railway Station
- Airport:
- Nearest: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (~35 km)
- Under Construction: Jewar Airport (Noida International Airport) – set to be India's largest upon completion
- Bus Services: UPSRTC, DTC, and private operators
- App-Based Transport: Uber, Ola, Rapido, e-rickshaws
Infrastructure & Urban Planning
- City Layout: Divided into numbered sectors (Sector 1–168+)
- Planning Model: Grid-based, wide roads, ample green belts
- Residential Areas: Sector 15, 44, 50, 62, 76, 137 (luxury to affordable)
- Commercial Hubs:
- Sector 18 – Shopping & entertainment hub (Atta Market, malls)
- Sector 62 – IT hub with office complexes
- Sector 125–135 – Expressway sectors with high-rise offices
Education
- Schools:
- Delhi Public School (DPS), Apeejay School, Amity International School
- Universities & Colleges:
- Amity University (Sector 125)
- Shiv Nadar University (nearby in Greater Noida)
- Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
- Galgotias College, JSS Academy, Bennett University (in vicinity)
Healthcare
- Major Hospitals:
- Jaypee Hospital (Sector 128)
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62)
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27)
- Max Multi Speciality Centre
- High-quality private and multi-specialty hospitals dominate the city
Shopping & Entertainment
- Malls:
- DLF Mall of India (one of India’s largest)
- GIP (The Great India Place)
- Wave Mall, Logix City Centre
- Multiplexes: PVR, INOX, Cinepolis
- Amusement Parks: Worlds of Wonder (WOW), KidZania
- Nightlife: Lounges, pubs in Sector 18, Sector 38, and hotels
Green Spaces & Environment
- Known As: One of the greenest cities in India (~50% green cover)
- Parks:
- Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary (eco-tourism and biodiversity)
- Biodiversity Park, Sector 91
- Sustainability Efforts: Solar rooftops, electric bus services, waste-to-energy plant
Culture & Events
- Cultural Diversity: Cosmopolitan population from across India
- Festivals Celebrated: Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Navratri, etc.
- Cultural Centres:
- Noida Stadium (Sector 21A) for events
- Shaheed Smarak (memorial and cultural programs)
Special Highlights
- Jewar International Airport (under construction) – expected to boost global connectivity
- Startup & Tech Hub – Attracting youth and entrepreneurs
- Real Estate Boom – Large-scale residential and commercial projects
- Smart City: Implementing smart governance, traffic management, and pollution control systems
Notable Personalities & Residents
- Many celebrities, news anchors, sportspeople, and politicians own homes or operate businesses in Noida or nearby Greater Noida.
