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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.