Quick Facts

detailed factual overview

 General Overview

• City Name: Ghaziabad
• State: Uttar Pradesh
• Division: Meerut Division
• District: Ghaziabad
• Founded: 1740 by Ghazi-ud-Din, a vizier of the Mughal Empire
• Nicknames:
  • "Gateway of Uttar Pradesh" (due to its location near Delhi)
  • Sometimes referred to as part of "UP’s industrial powerhouse"
• Type: Metropolitan, Tier-2 city
• Governing Body: Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC)

 Geography

• Location: Western Uttar Pradesh, bordering Delhi
• Coordinates: 28.6692° N, 77.4538° E
• Elevation: ~214 meters above sea level
• River: Located near the Hindon River
• Climate:
  • Type: Composite (extreme summers and winters)
  • Summer: 35–45°C
  • Winter: 5–15°C
  • Rainfall: 800–900 mm annually (monsoon between July and September)

 Demographics

• Population (2023 est.): ~2.1 million (21 lakh)
• Urban Agglomeration: ~2.5 million (with nearby townships)
• Literacy Rate: ~85%
• Sex Ratio: ~880 females per 1000 males
• Languages:
  • Official: Hindi
  • Commonly Spoken: English, Urdu, Punjabi
  • Dialect: Western Hindi/Khariboli

 Administration

• Municipal Body: Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation)
• District Collector/DM: Appointed by Govt. of UP
• Police: Ghaziabad Police Commissionerate
• Subdivisions: Divided into zones and wards for civic administration
• Parliamentary Constituency: Ghaziabad Lok Sabha seat

 Economy & Industry

• Economic Status: One of India’s fastest-growing industrial cities
• Key Sectors:
  • Manufacturing: Steel, electronics, bicycles, ceramics, glassware
  • Automotive & Engineering: Diesel engines, turbines
  • Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals: Several medium-scale industries
  • Real Estate: Rapid expansion due to NCR proximity
  • Retail & Services: Growing malls, multiplexes, IT parks
• Industrial Areas:
  • Mohan Nagar
  • Sahibabad Industrial Area
  • Loni Road
  • Site-IV Industrial Area (near UPSIDC)

 Transport & Connectivity

• Roads:
  • NH-9 (Old NH-24) – Connects Delhi to Lucknow via Ghaziabad
  • NH-58 – Connects to Haridwar and Dehradun
  • Meerut Expressway – High-speed access to Delhi
  • Delhi–Meerut RRTS: High-speed rapid rail under construction
• Railway:
  • Ghaziabad Junction – Major railway hub in Northern Railways
  • Other stations: Sahibabad, New Ghaziabad, Maripat
• Metro:
  • Delhi Metro’s Red Line: Dilshad Garden to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)
  • Proposed extension plans to link more areas
• Airport:
  • Nearest: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (~40 km)
  • Hindon Airport (GHY): Domestic flights to smaller cities (operational since 2019)

 Urban Development & Infrastructure

• Residential Areas:
  • Indirapuram
  • Vaishali
  • Vasundhara
  • Raj Nagar Extension
  • Kaushambi
• Commercial Areas:
  • RDC Rajnagar
  • Mohan Nagar
  • Sahibabad Industrial Belt
  • Vaishali & Kaushambi high-rises
• Smart City Mission: Ghaziabad is part of India's Smart City initiative

 Education

• Schools: Delhi Public School (DPS), Amity International, Ryan International
• Colleges & Universities:
  • IMS Ghaziabad
  • ABES Engineering College
  • KIET Group of Institutions
  • HRIT Group of Institutions
  • ITS Engineering College
  • Many vocational and pharmacy colleges

 Healthcare

• Major Hospitals:
  • Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital
  • Max Super Specialty Hospital (Vaishali)
  • Shanti Gopal Hospital
  • Columbia Asia Hospital
  • Pushpanjali Crosslay
• Wide network of private clinics, maternity homes, and government hospitals

 Shopping & Leisure

• Malls:
  • Pacific Mall (Kaushambi)
  • Shipra Mall (Indirapuram)
  • Gaur Central Mall
  • Mahagun Metro Mall
• Cinemas: PVR, INOX, Carnival, Cinepolis
• Restaurants: Wide variety of North Indian, Mughlai, and fast food chains
• Parks & Gardens:
  • City Forest, Raj Nagar Extension
  • Swarna Jayanti Park (Indirapuram)
  • Drizzling Land (Water Park)

 Culture & Heritage

• Historical Sites:
  • Dasna Devi Temple
  • Mohan Nagar Temple
  • Loni Fort (historical importance)
• Religious Diversity: Hindu temples, mosques, churches, and gurudwaras
• Festivals Celebrated: Holi, Diwali, Eid, Navratri, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti
• Cultural Events: Local fairs, Ramleelas, art exhibitions, school competitions

 Challenges

• Pollution: One of the most polluted cities in India (air quality concerns)
• Traffic Congestion: Due to rapid urban growth
• Urban Sprawl: Uncontrolled expansion needs better zoning
• Waste Management: Infrastructure still catching up with population growth

 Recent Highlights & Projects

• Delhi–Meerut Rapid Rail: Scheduled for full operation by 2025
• Flyovers & Road Widening: On NH-9, NH-58, and key city roads
• New Housing Projects: Raj Nagar Ext., Crossings Republik
• Smart Policing: Police Commissionerate system with better surveillance
• Real Estate Boom: Indirapuram and Vaishali as preferred zones for homebuyers

✅ Summary