Meerut facts for kids
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Meerut
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Clockwise from Top: Martyr Memorial, Meerut Clock Tower, Mustafa Castle, Basilica of Our Lady of Graces
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Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
Division | Meerut |
District | Meerut |
Government | |
• Body | Meerut Municipal Corporation |
Area | |
• Metropolitan City | 183 km2 (71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 224.659 m (737.070 ft) |
Population
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• Metropolitan City | 1,524,908 |
• Rank | 26 |
• Density | 8,333/km2 (21,580/sq mi) |
• Metro | 1,226,709 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN |
250 0xx
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Telephone code | 91- 121- XXXX XXX |
Vehicle registration | UP-15 |
Meerut (Hindi: मेरठ, Urdu: میرٹھ) is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an ancient city. Settlements dating back to the Indus Valley civilization have been found in the area. The city is located 70 km (43 mi) northeast of the national capital, New Delhi. It is the 25th largest city in India.
Images for kids
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Fragment of the 6th Ashoka Pillar in sandstone, with inscription of Edicts of Ashoka, in Brahmi, originally from Meerut, now on display in the British Museum.
See also
In Spanish: Meerut para niños
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