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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.