Ghaziabad, city in north central India, in western
Uttar Pradesh state, located about 20 km from the center
of Delhi. The Hindan River, a tributary of the Yamuna
River, flows through the city. Ghaziabad is a suburb
of Delhi and the larger National Capital Region. It
is a gate to enter in U.P. Ghaziabad was founded in
1740 & declared as a district on 14th November 1976.
Population of Ghaziabad was 454,156 in 1991. Proximity
of Ghaziabad to Delhi has helped it to develop a large
manufacturing sector. Industries include engineering
and the manufacture of electrical machinery, pottery,
earthenware, electrical goods, vegetable oil, paints,
varnish, railway coaches, bicycles, and lanterns. The
region around Ghaziabad has been affected by India's
so-called green revolution: Widespread irrigation has
stimulated the production of food crops and vegetables
for the Delhi market, giving rise to the development
of the region as an agricultural collection center.
A major rail line and a national highway serve the city.
The nearest airport is in Delhi. Ghaziabad is a place
of Education as Medical Collages, Engineering Collages
& other higher education colleges. It is also the
site of the temples of Dudheswer Nath and Devi Durga,
two places of Hindu worship.
Ghaziabad is the best place to live near Delhi &
it is developing day by day.