Ghaziabad Map
Introduction
Ghaziabad is an industrial city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city houses the headquarters of the Ghaziabad district.
The city gets its name from the founder Ghazi-ud-din, who called it Ghaziuddinnagar after himself. Later the name was shortened to Ghaziabad. It is a large industrial city well-connected by roads and railways. It has industries that manufacture railway coaches, diesel engines, bicycles, tapestries, glassware, pottery, paint and varnish, heavy chains etc.
Recently a number of malls and multiplexes have come up in the city and the roads are being improved by construction and widening of flyovers. These developments have also led to it being featured in Newsweek International as one of the 10 most dynamic cities of the world for 2006.
| Area |
__ sq km |
| Altitude |
250 m above sea level |
| Temperature |
Summer-Min.-30.0C,Max.-43.0 C Winter,Min.-5.0C,Max.-26.0C |
| Language |
Hindi and English |
| STD Code |
0120 |
| Rainfall |
80 cm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit |
September to March |
How to get there
- Air :-The nearest airport is the Indira Gandhi International airport, New Delhi which is about 45 km.
- Rail:-Ghaziabad is a railway junction and several lines pass through the city. The main railway station is situated in the middle of the city
- Road:- By road, Ghaziabad is well-connected on all sides to Delhi, Noida and other Indian cities.
Places to Visit
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