Noida

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Noida
Noida Location of Noida in Uttar Pradesh and India
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District(s)	Gautam Buddha Nagar District
Population • Density	293,908 (2001[update]) • 2,463 /km2 (6,379 /sq mi)
Language(s)	Hindi, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	203 km² (78 sq mi) • 200 m (656 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 201301 • Telephone • +0120 • Vehicle • UP-16
Website	NoidaAuthorityOnline.com

Coordinates: 28°34′N 77°19′E / 28.57°N 77.32°E / 28.57; 77.32 NOIDA (Hindi: नोएडा (Nōēḍā), - popularly called Noida), short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Area, is an area under the management of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (also called NOIDA). Noida came into existence on 17 April 1976 and celebrates 17 April as "Noida Day". Sanjay Gandhi set it up as part of an urbanization thrust during the controversial Emergency period (1975-1977). The city is located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh state and was created under the UP Industrial Area Development Act. It has first-class amenities and is considered to be one of the more modern suburbs of Delhi in the National Capital Region. It is also home to the Noida Film City.

Presently, the city is a separate district called Gautam Budh Nagar, with its administrative headquarters at Surajpur, a nearby town. However, the highest government official, the District Magistrate (DM), resides in Noida. The city is part of the Noida-Dadri legislative assembly seat (Vidhan Sabha) and Khurja Parliamentary seat (Lok Sabha).

Located in the north of India, Noida is in close proximity to Delhi. It is bound on the west and south-west by the Yamuna River, on the north and north-west by the city of Delhi, on the north-east by the cities of Delhi and Ghaziabad and on the north-east, east and south-east by the Hindon River. Noida falls under the catchment area of the Yamuna river, and is located on the old river bed. The soil is mainly rich and loamy soil ^[1]and is suitable for growing seasonal vegetables, grains like wheat and cash crops like sugarcane. With the advent of urbanization, vegetables and fruits are now the main crops.^{[citation needed]}. The area has dry deciduous trees like Sal, Sheesham and Teak.

Contents 1 Demographics 2 Economy 3 Education and Health Services 4 Sports 5 Transportation 5.1 Rail 5.2 Roads 6 Miscellaneous 6.1 Army Members 6.2 Landmarks 6.3 Real Estate Issues 7 References 8 External links

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Noida had a population of 293,908. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Noida has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 78%. In Noida, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Spread across 203.16 km², Noida today has a population of more than 500,000, about 50% of whom commute to Delhi daily, solely for the purpose of work.

[edit] Economy

Noida has recently become a hub for multinational firms outsourcing IT services. Many large Software and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies have their offices in the city.

Many other companies have their Indian branch offices in Noida, because of the Special Economic Zone, the suburban atmosphere in Noida and its proximity to Delhi. Noida also has the head office of the Software Technologies Park, in Sector 29's Ganga Shopping Complex.

Noida is a major hub of industry. Noida has quickly emerged as a hub for automobile ancillary units, with companies like Escorts, Honda-SIEL and New Holland Tractors (JV of FIAT with Ford), opening up shop in the city. A Daewoo plant was also located in the city, but has since closed. Major manufacturers and others like ALSTOM, ISGEC, LG, Samsung, and music company T-series also have their corporates in the city.

There is more to Noida than just industry. Film city, established by Sandeep Marwah, is the hub of all the major news channels and famous studios. News channels such as Zee News, NDTV, TV Today group, IBN, CNBC and many more are situated here. Noida's proximity to Delhi, which is the political hub of the country, makes it an attractive destination for news channels. Commercial activities have also risen in recent years, with a sudden spate of new malls and multiplexes.

Noida also has a number of prominent shopping malls such as The Great India Place (Sector 38), the Centre Stage Mall(Sector 18), the Sabb Mall (Sector 27), and the Spice World Mall (Sector 25), Shooprix Mall(Sector 61) Parsvanath Mall(Sector 19). These malls have become a major visitor attractions.

All the development in the areas of Industry, Commerce and Trade have led Noida to be a model city in UP. It is a major revenue earner for the government through taxes. The Noida model is now being replicated across various cities in UP, with a proactive development agency working to achieve high growth rates for business, industry and commercial ventures.

[edit] Education and Health Services

Almost every sector in Noida, and every sector constructed before 1995, has a school and a hospital.

Prominent grade schools in Noida include Kendriya Vidyalaya, Delhi Public School Noida, Somerville School Noida, Cambridge School Noida, Assisi Convent School Noida, Apeejay School,Noida Public School, Khaitan Public School , Army Public School, Ryan International, Vishwa Bharti Public School, Bal Bharati Public School, Amity International School, DAV School, Rockwood School, Modern School (not related to Modern School, New Delhi), and City Public School.

Noida is also home to distinguished educational universities. These include JSS Academy of Technical Education, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, Amity University, National Institute of Advertising, and the Asian Academy Of Film & Television(AAFT) (which attracts students from more than 70 countries). Other institutes in Noida include FDDI, (an institute designed to push the cause of the footwear and leather industry with local talent) and VV Giri National Labour Institute in Sec 24. Also located in Noida are The Power Finance Corporation's training facilities and EDCIL (Education Development Consultants India Ltd.).

Noida is home to many old and new hospitals. Prominent among them are Samvedana Hospital (Sector 48), Kailash Hospital and Research Center (Sector 27), Max Hospital (Sector 19), Apollo Hospital (Sector 26), Metro Heart Hospital (Sector 12), Prakash Hospital (Sector 32), and Fortis Hospital (Sector 62). The city also has the district hospital and the ESI hospital.

Noida is also home to many old and new dental clinics. Prominent among them are Metro Dental Clinic in Metro Multispeciality Hospital(Sector 11)^[3]

[edit] Sports

In 2005, the city hosted the Noida Half-Marathon and the city's maiden international exposure, the Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games. The city boasts its own stadium, which is being upgraded to international standards for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, some events of which are likely to take place in Noida. Noida will also host the first ever Indian Formula One Grand Prix during the 2010 Formula One season.

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Rail

Noida has been put on the fast track for the Delhi Metro. The Metro, which was earlier slated to enter Noida in 2011, shall now open in 2009, a year before the Commonwealth Games. Noida will be connected to the Connaught Place station, via the Barakhambha Road-IP Estate-Akshardham Complex link. A part of this link opened on 11 November, 2006.

[edit] Roads

Noida features two main expressways. One is the famous DND Flyway, which connects Noida and Delhi, runs across the river Yamuna, and receives heavy patronage from office-goers in the city. The second is the NOIDA-Greater NOIDA (NGN) Expressway. The area adjacent to the NGN Expressway has seen heavy residential development in recent years.

In 2006, the NOIDA Authority took up the job of widening and re-metalling of roads, which has led to some reduction of jams on the choked roads of the city. The following year, the NOIDA Authority and the Noida Traffic Police made an abortive attempt at one-way traffic movement in some of the central areas. However, the move backfired and the plan has been withdrawn.

[edit] Miscellaneous

[edit] Army Members

Noida was in the news during the Kargil War with Pakistan, for the war heroics of Lt. Vijayant Thapar, a local resident. Noida is home to many houses owned by Army Personnel, and is the largest colony in Asia for serving or retired Defence Personnel. Arun Vihar (Sectors 28, 29 & 37) and Jalvayu Vihar (Sectors 21 & 25) are the main focus areas of Defence Personnel. These have been constructed by AWHO and AFNHB respectively. A Noida Shaheed Smarak^[4] is located in Sector 37.

[edit] Landmarks

A famous landmark in the area is the War Memorial inside the Golf Course, that commemorates the 1803 Battle of Patpargunj for the control of Delhi. A brand new ISKCON temple is under construction in Sector 34.

[edit] Real Estate Issues

Due to its proximity to Delhi and the increased pressure on land due to economic boom conditions, property rates are on the rise in the township. Land rates which were in the Rs. 3,000-15,000/m² range till about 5 years ago have soared to Rs. 30,000-85,000/m² (US$ 712 - 2013 / sq foot). In 2005, Noida Authority announced the construction of the world's tallest 135-story building as part of the ambitious Noida City Center development project. The skyscrapper to be built would be higher than the 508 meter-high Taipei 101 in the Taiwanese capital, which is currently the tallest building in the world. The design concept of the building was presented by Mumbai-based architect Hafeez Contractor. The concept was accepted by the then Noida Authority Chairman and CEO Deo Dutt Sharma. While the proposal was in preliminary stage, the Noida Authority came under fire ^[5][6][7] for their controversial decision to build the world's tallest building. However, the decision was shelved after protests from citizens, as the city does not have the geographical or administrative infrastructure to handle a 1 km tall building. Noida comes under seismic zone 4, which along with the loose soil and sand of the Yamuna river bed, means building collapse in an earthquake situation is a distinct possibility. It was felt that the city needs to focus on improving water quality, security, traffic management and power problems before looking at grandiose projects of little real value.

In 2006, the massive sealing drive by the MCD in adjoining Delhi, has forced traders to shut shops in Delhi and move to other locations. Gurgaon and Noida are the favoured destinations for such people, pushing property rates, both commercial and residential, further up. In November 2006, the Sector 18 market, a prime commercial area, set a new record for land rates in the NCR region with a plot of land being sold at an astounding Rs. 650,000 per square meter, (approx $15,276 per square meter), a rate that compares favourably with the highest rates of real estate across the major cities of the world including New York, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Noida travel guide from Wikitravel
• Complete list of Malls and shops in Noida
• Official site
• Noida Police
• Noida Portal

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