Greater Noida is a city located in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the National Capital Region (NCR) and is situated at a distance of 48 km from New Delhi. Its also located adjacent to Noida, one of Asias largest industrial townships.
The city was established as recently as 1991 with the aim to fulfill the aspirations of the growing population and economy of the NCR. Right from its inception, Greater Noida was developed as a planned and world-class city. As a result, the city boasts of enviable infrastructure ranked among the very best in the country.
Greater Noida enjoys a strategic and favorable location. It is well connected with major towns and cities within and beyond the NCR. It is, therefore, an excellent industry destination and attracts plenty of businessmen and service professionals from across the country.
Stats and Facts
The population of Greater Noida, as per the provisional reports of the Population Census of 2011, is 1,07,676
The average sex ratio in the city is 836 per 1000 males. The child sex ratio, on the other hand, is 823 per 1000 boys
The average literacy rate, as per the Population Census of 2011, is 86.54%
The Indian Grand Prix is held in the city at the Buddh International Circuit. The inaugural race was held on 30 October 2011
As part of the Commonwealth Games, the Time Trial cycling event was held at the Noida-Greater Noida expressway
Key projects in Greater Noida are Gulshan Bellina, Amrapali Verona Heights, Amrapali Riverview, Amrapali Tropical Garden, Amrapali Adarsh Awas Yojna, Solitairian City Blue, Amrapali Verona Heights, Amrapali Terrace Homes, amrapali leisure valley.
Electronics and Information Technology
Similar to its neighbor Noida, Greater Noida is also an IT (Information Technology) hub
Both domestic and foreign multinational corporations have set up offices in Greater Noida. Theyre typically located in IT parks, present in large numbers in the city
Some of the prominent players in IT and electronics already operating in the city are Hotline Appliances, Delphi, Videocon, L.G. Electronics, Moser Baer, and Daewoo Electronics
Besides electronics and information technology, Greater Noida is home to a number of news organizations and media houses. Hindustan Times is the major media organization in the city
Connectivity
Greater Noida is strategically located within the National Capital Region (NCR). Because of its proximity to Delhi, its well connected to both national and international markets
The nearest airport to Greater Noida, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, lies in Delhi, which is just a one-hour drive away
The railway stations nearest to Greater Noida are at Ghaziabad and Anand Vihar. These can be reached within an hour
An 8-lane expressway connects Greater Noida to Noida and Delhi. The National Highway (NH) 24 also passes by from near the city. The road infrastructure, therefore, easily connects Greater Noida to Jalandhar, Amritsar, Gurgaon, Ludhiana, and Ghaziabad
The Greater Noida corridor is earmarked for the expansion of the Delhi Metro, to make travel within and around the city easy
All Localities in Greater Noida
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