The city has been witnessing industrial growth since its inception. There are many manufacturing industries in the city such as industries for bicycles, glasswork, embroideries and paint to name a few. Bhushan Steels, Bharat Electronics Limited, Dabur and Rathi Alloys are some of the companies whose corporate houses are located in Ghaziabad. Recently, there has been a real estate boom in the city with the construction of many malls and skyscrapers. The development of the city can also be noted with the proposed extension of the Delhi Metro Rail to the city connecting it to the national capital.
There are also some notable education institutions in the city that include schools and colleges offering education in diverse fields such as humanities, science, engineering and management to name a few. Ghaziabad can be easily reached through road, rail and air and there are different attractions here, such as Gazi-ud-din's mausoleum, Bazar Gate, Dudheshwar Nath Mandir, Sai Upvan and Garhmukteshwar, as well as several restaurants and hotels.
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Ghaziabad Facts
City Name | Ghaziabad |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Ghaziabad |
District Headquarters | Ghaziabad |
Tehsil/Taluk | Ghaziabad |
Ward | 80 |
Zone | Vijay Nagar Zone, Mohan Nagar Zone, Vasundra Zone, City Zone, Kavinagar Zone |
Lat Long | 28.668819, 77.452803 |
Area | 7,101 km2 (2,742 sq mi) |
Population as per 2011 | 2,358,525 |
Official Languages | Hindi, Urdu |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
STD Code | 0120 |
Transport | Air, Road, Rail, Metro |
Vehicle registration | UP 14 |
Food and Cuisine | Vegetarian and non-vegetarian Dishes -Dum Bhindi, Kahi Pakoda, Kadhi, Shami Kabab (includes tangy green mango), Palak Paneer, Kakori Kabab (similar to Seekh Kabab), Pasanda Kabab (skewered boneless mutton), Pasanda Paneer, Samosa, Chaat, Kofta, Korma, Kachori, Pakora, Raita, Nihari, Gujia, Gulab Jamun, Kheer, Qulfi, Halwa, Sheer Qorma, Imarti, Petha, Jalebi, Chhena, Ras Malai, Kaju Katli, Laddu, Chaas, Lassi, Thandai etc. |
Religion | Hindu, Muslim |
Festival | Ram Navami, Naga Panchami, Janamastmi, Dasahra, Dipavali, Shivratri, Holi, Barawfat, Shab-e-Barat, Id-ul-Fitr and Muharram, Christmas, Gurus Nanak and Govind Singh Parv, Lorhi, Baishaki, Garhmukteshwar Ganga Fair etc. |
Monuments | Dasna Gate, Sihani Gate, Jawahar Gate, Nehru Vikas Minar etc. |
Places of interest | Thakurdwara Temple, Sabli Shiv Mandir, Chandi Mandir, Dudheshwar Nath Mandir, Pragati Maidan Crafts Museum, Kaseri Mound, Sai Upvan, Garhmukteshwar etc. |
Markets | Gandhi Nagar market, Crawford Market, Big Bazaar, The Opulent Mall, Pacific Mall, Sahibabad, East Delhi Mall, R.E.D Mall etc. |
Hospital | Narinder Mohan Hospital, Yashoda Hospital, Brij Medical Centre, Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, Shanti Gopal Hospital, Columbia Asia Hospital, ESI Hospital etc. |
Hotel | Radisson Blu Hotel, Lemon Tree Hotel, Hotel Krishna Sagar, Clark Inn Hotel, Hotel Tushar Elegant, Hotel Grand Tushar, Hotel Rousha Inn etc. |
Industries | Vishwakarma Industries, Allied Nippon Ltd, Samtel Color, Shriram Pistons, Unichem, Dabur, Rathi Ispat Limited, Crophealth Products Pvt. Ltd., International Tobacco Co Ltd, Bhushan Steel & Strip Limited, Himalaya Infosystems, Panthri Infotech, Hertz Controls India Pvt Ltd, Devco Engineering and Technologies Pvt Ltd, Eldorado Technologies Limited, etc. |
University/College | ABES Engineering College, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology, Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology and Modinagar Institute of Technology etc. |
Notable people | Donald Crowhurst - British Businessman and Amateur Sailor. |
Last Updated on : July 6, 2015
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