Moradabad facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moradabad
City
New Moradabad Skyline Pili Kothi Chowk Pilikothi Welcome Sign Sai Mandir Philips Memorial Methodist Church Jama Masjid Moradabad Railway Station Moradabad Entry Gate (Zero Point)
Nickname(s):  Brass City
An old map of Moradabad (1955)
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Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Moradabad
Established	1625
Named for	Murad Bakhsh
Area
• Total	79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation	198 m (650 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	889,810
• Density	11,260/km2 (29,170/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Moradabadi
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Urdu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	244001
Telephone code	0591
Vehicle registration	UP-21

Moradabad is an important industrial city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Ramganga river. The city is about 167 kilometers (104 miles) from New Delhi, India's capital. It is also 344 kilometers (214 miles) northwest of Lucknow, the state capital.

According to the 2011 census, Moradabad is the 10th most populated city in Uttar Pradesh. It is also the 54th most populated city in all of India. This makes it a key center in the Western UP region. It is important for jobs, education, industry, culture, and government.

The city is often called Pital Nagri, which means "Brass City". This is because it is famous for its beautiful brass handicrafts. These items are sold all over the world. In recent years, Moradabad has also become a center for other metalworks. This includes items made from aluminum, steel, and iron. In 2014, a financial newspaper called Livemint listed Moradabad as one of "25 emerging cities to watch out for by 2025".

Moradabad is also one of the 100 smart cities in India. These cities are being modernized under the Smart Cities Mission by the Indian government.

Over its 400-year history, Moradabad has been ruled by many different groups. It was first part of the Delhi Sultanate. Then it grew under the Mughal Empire. Later, it became part of the Kingdom of Rohilkhand in 1742. In 1774, it came under the control of Oudh State. This happened after the Rohillas were defeated in the First Rohilla War. Finally, in 1801, the British East India Company took control. The British then made Moradabad the main city of its district.

Railway lines connected Moradabad in the late 1800s. A line to Chandausi was built in 1872. It was extended to Bareilly in 1873. More lines were added, connecting Moradabad to other important cities like Rampur, Saharanpur, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad. Today, Moradabad is a main railway hub for the Northern Railway.

City's Name

Moradabad was founded by Rustam Khan, a governor under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The city is named after Prince Murad Bakhsh. He was the youngest son of Emperor Shah Jahan.

The area was first known as Chaupala. It was part of the Katehar region. In 1624, Mughal governor Rustam Khan Dakhani took control. He first named it "Rustamnagar" after himself.

However, the name Rustamnagar did not last long. Emperor Shah Jahan was not happy with Rustam Khan. To make the emperor happy, Rustam Khan renamed the city Muradabad. This was in honor of Prince Murad Bakhsh. The emperor was pleased. He allowed Rustam Khan to remain in charge. Muradabad (or Moradabad) has been its name ever since.

City's Past

Early Times (12th-16th Century)

Moradabad was originally part of the Katehr region. It was a strong area for the Katheria Rajputs. These Rajputs were known for fighting against their Muslim rulers. Because of this, the rulers often attacked and looted the region. Between 1200 and 1424, many attacks happened. The goal was to destroy the region and its people. But the Katheria Rajputs were good at hiding in jungles. So they survived. The fighting stopped in 1424. After that, the region was mostly peaceful for about 200 years.

Mughal Rule (1539–1742)

In 1530, the Katehr region came under the Mughal Empire. But Emperor Humayun lost control, and Sher Shah Suri took over for 16 years. Humayun later won it back.

Under the Mughals, Moradabad was called Chaupala. It was an important area that provided money and soldiers to the Mughal army.

A big event happened in 1624. A Katheria leader caused trouble. Emperor Shah Jahan sent his general, Rustam Khan Dakhani, to fix it. Rustam Khan captured Chaupala. He then rebuilt the city and named it Rustamnagar. He built a new fort and a large mosque, the Jama Masjid, by the Ramganga river. He moved the capital here from Sambhal. This Jama Masjid was the first built by a river. It still stands today, with a date from 1632.

Shah Jahan was not happy with Rustam Khan for going beyond his orders. Rustam Khan quickly said he named the city Muradabad, after Prince Murad Bakhsh. The emperor was satisfied. He let Rustam Khan stay in charge.

Rohilkhand State (1742–1774)

In the 1730s, many Afghan tribes, called Rohillas, came to India. They settled in the Katehr region, including Moradabad. One leader, Ali Mohammed Khan, gained power. He founded the Rohilkhand state in 1742. This state included Moradabad and other cities. The region generally did well under the Rohillas. However, it was later attacked by Ahmed Shah Abdali and Marathas.

Oudh State (1774–1801)

The Nawab of Oudh, Shuja-ud-Daula, helped the Rohillas against the Marathas. But the Rohillas did not pay him as promised. So, the Nawab of Oudh took over the Rohilkhand region. This included Moradabad in 1774. Moradabad was already damaged by Maratha attacks. Its condition worsened under Oudh rule.

British Rule (1801–1947)

The Oudh state owed a lot of money to the British. In 1801, Oudh gave the entire Rohilkhand region, including Moradabad, to the British. This started a new chapter for the city. The city's economy got worse under British rule. Their policies did not help the local landowners. This caused unhappiness among the people.

The Rebellion of 1857

During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Moradabad was one of the places where British officers had to leave. Rebels formed their own government. Many people, including landowners and common citizens, supported the rebellion.

On May 15, 1857, there was a fight between rebel soldiers and British forces. Three days later, on May 19, the rebellion spread. The district jail was broken open, and prisoners escaped.

News of the rebellion in Bareilly reached Moradabad on May 8. Soldiers challenged their British officers. British officers and their families had to flee. Some who did not escape were killed. Nawab Majju Khan, a rebel leader, became the new governor of Moradabad. He was later overthrown by Asad Ali Khan, who was helping the British. But people were still angry at the British and their supporters. So, violence continued.

A year later, on April 21, 1858, the British returned with a larger force. They recaptured the city. British rule was re-established in Moradabad on April 30, 1858.

Freedom Movements

Moradabad played a big part in the Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movements. These movements were led by Mahatma Gandhi. The Civil Disobedience Movement was planned in Moradabad in 1920. Many important leaders like Pt. Nehru attended. When the movement started in 1932, people in Moradabad protested against unfair arrests. The Quit India Movement also saw much violence in the city.

After Independence (1947–Present)

India became independent in 1947. Moradabad became part of the new country. The city was industrialized and developed to improve people's lives. It was peaceful for over 30 years. However, a major Hindu-Muslim riot happened in 1980. This brought the city to national attention.

1980 Unrest

The 1980 Moradabad riots were a significant event of unrest. On August 13, 1980, during Eid-al-Fitr prayers, a misunderstanding led to arguments between people and police. This resulted in stone-pelting and police firing. Many people were killed. The violence spread to nearby cities like Sambhal and Bareilly. It took several months for peace to return.

City's Location and Environment

<mapframe latitude="28.829035" longitude="78.773346" zoom="12" width="200" height="300" text="A map of the city" align="left" />Moradabad is in the western part of Uttar Pradesh. It covers an area of 79 square kilometers (30 square miles). The city is in the upper part of the Ganga plains. It is surrounded by villages and towns in the Moradabad district. The city is in Seismic Zone IV, which means it is prone to earthquakes.

The city has rich groundwater resources. It is 198 meters (650 feet) above sea level. The Ramganga river, a branch of the Ganges, flows through the city. Another small river, Gagan, also flows here. These rivers form the main water system.

Moradabad has little forest cover. But green zones have been created. There are at least 29 trees over 100 years old. These are protected under a "Green Heritage" project. Most of these old trees are in the central Civil Lines area. They include Neem, Banyan, and Indian Blackberry trees. The soil in the city is fertile loam and clay loam.

Weather

Moradabad has a subtropical humid climate. This means it has hot summers and cool winters. There is not much rain, except during the southwest monsoon season. The city has four clear seasons: winter, spring, summer, monsoon, and fall.

The average highest temperature in the city is 30.4 °C (86.7 °F). The average lowest temperature is 18.7 °C (65.7 °F). In summer, temperatures are usually between 24 °C (75 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). In winter, they are between 5 °C (41 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F). May is the hottest month. January is the coldest.

The highest temperature ever recorded was 48.2 °C (118.8 °F) on June 22, 1985. The lowest was 0.0 °C (32.0 °F) on January 12, 1983.

The city gets about 107.7 cm (42.4 inches) of rain each year. Most of this rain (about 87%) falls during the monsoon season in July and August. August has the most rain, with 34.4 cm (13.5 inches). November has the least, with only 0.3 cm (0.1 inches). The most rain in one day was 40 cm (16 inches) on February 12, 1996.

Moradabad was ranked the 11th-best National Clean Air City in India in 2022. This was for cities with populations between 3 and 10 lakhs.

People of Moradabad

Religions in Moradabad City (2011)
Religion			Percent
Hinduism			51.68%
Islam			46.79%
Christianity			0.61%
Sikhism			0.43%
Other or not stated			0.49%
Distribution of religions

Population

In 2024, Moradabad's population is estimated to be over 1,259,000. The last official count was in 2011. At that time, Moradabad City had a population of 887,871 people. There were 464,580 males and 423,291 females. This means there were 911 females for every 1000 males. The population grew by 25.25% between 2001 and 2011. About 10.45% of the population belongs to Scheduled Castes.

Children aged up to 6 years made up 13.08% of the city's population. This was 116,149 children. For every 1,000 male children, there were 910 female children.

Religions

Moradabad is a city with a majority of Hindu people. However, there is also a large Muslim population. About 51.68% of people in the city follow Hinduism. About 46.79% follow Islam. Smaller numbers of people follow Christianity (0.61%), Sikhism (0.43%), Buddhism (0.03%), and Jainism (0.05%).

Languages

Most people in Moradabad speak Hindi or Urdu. Hindi is the main language, spoken by over 81% of people. Urdu is spoken by over 18% of people. The local way of speaking is called Khari Boli.

Literacy

In 2011, Moradabad had 530,584 literate people. The overall literacy rate was 58.67%. For males, the literacy rate was 72.21%. For females, it was 64.95%.

Economy

Moradabad is a big industrial city in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of India's largest export centers. The city's economy mainly depends on its brass and metalworks industry. This industry exports metal handicrafts to over 80 countries. These countries are in North America, Europe, and Asia. Moradabad's metalcrafts industry makes up over 40% of all handicraft exports from India.

Most of this industry is part of the unorganized sector. This means it faces challenges like difficulty getting loans and less job security.

The industry creates many jobs. Estimates range from 150,000 to 800,000 workers. These jobs are for artisans and laborers. They work on making, packaging, decorating, and polishing brass products. The brass industry has grown despite challenges like the demonetization and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2007, Moradabad's exports were worth ₹3,200 crores. By 2018, its metalcraft business was worth ₹9,700 crores. Of this, ₹5,400 crores came from exports. In 2020, the total turnover reached ₹15,000 crores, with ₹10,000 crores from exports.

In 2018, about 75 brassware factories closed due to pollution rules. The Covid pandemic also hurt the industry. In 2020–21, brass exports dropped to ₹7,000 crores. Because of this, manufacturers are now making items from other metals. These include iron, steel, and aluminium. This is helping Moradabad become a hub for all kinds of metalworks.

Estimated Annual Turnover of Moradabad's Brass Industry Over The Years

Financial Year	Turnover (in crores of INR)	Export Turnover (in crores of INR)
2007-08	NA	3,200
2011-12	NA	4,000
2017-18	9,700	5,400
2018-19	15,000	10,000
2019-20	8,500	NA
2020-21	9,500	7,000
2021-22	8,000	6,500

Manufacturing

Making brassware and other metalware is the biggest part of Moradabad's economy. It also creates the most jobs. Government records show over 9,000 registered factories. But industry groups believe there are 30,000 to 40,000 units just for brass. The most common items made are home decor (like lamps and showpieces), utensils, and religious idols.

Export

Moradabad is known as the "Brass City" of India. Countries like Britain, the US, Germany, and Canada buy brassware from Moradabad. There are about 4,000 export businesses in the city. About 600 of these are officially registered. Besides brass, Moradabad also exports iron sheets, other metalware, aluminum, artworks, and glassware. The city also exports a lot of mint.

Special Economic Zone

The Moradabad Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is the only one developed by the Uttar Pradesh Government in northern India. It was set up in 2003 and started working in April 2007. It covers 421.565 acres of land. In 2022–23, its exports were worth ₹272 crores. Over 42% of these exports went to the United States. Germany and the UAE were the next biggest buyers.

The UP Government has invested ₹110 crores in this SEZ. It offers good facilities and services for the handicraft trade. It is close to Delhi-NCR and has skilled workers. This makes it a good place for handicraft industries. In 2007, it had only one unit. By 2021, it had 58 working units. The SEZ also has good internet, constant power, and easy transport. Customs services are quick, helping with exports and imports.

City Life

Unlike big cities with many tall apartment buildings, Moradabad mostly has two- and three-story homes. Taller buildings (10 stories or more) are usually in private townships or for businesses like hospitals and colleges. Many of these high-rise buildings were built after 2010. This happened as more people moved to the city for education or jobs. The government has also built apartment complexes up to four stories. More private townships are planned for the outer areas of the city.

Parks and Fun Places

Moradabad has many parks and fun places in its neighborhoods. Some popular ones are Eco Herbal Park, Gautam Budh Park, Ambedkar Park, and Company Baag. The Company Baag in Civil Lines is very special. It has been there since the time of the British East India Company. It is said that British officers lived there before it was burned during the rebellion of 1857. The British later rebuilt it as a garden. Today, the city has improved it with lots of green space and lights. People use it to play, relax, and unwind.

The city also has Prem Wonderland and Water Kingdom. This is an amusement park with a swimming pool, water slides, and other fun features for all ages.

Shopping

Moradabad has many shopping options. There are general markets like Budh Bazaar and Town Hall. These markets offer all kinds of daily needs. There are also special markets where you can find specific products. Weekly markets are held on Sundays and Tuesdays for good deals.

In recent years, modern shopping malls and brand stores have opened. Here, people can buy premium products and enjoy their shopping time.

Entertainment

Moradabad has many movie theaters and multiplexes. They have the latest technology for entertainment. Popular ones include PVR, Wave Cinemas, and Miglani Cinemas. Playgrounds for kids are also found in most areas.

Sports

Moradabad is a center for sports. Not just for its own players, but also for those from nearby towns. The most popular sport is Cricket. At least two international cricketers, Piyush Chawla and Arun Lal, are from the city. Arjuna Award winner Mohammed Shami also practiced here. Another cricketer, Mohsin Khan, plays in the IPL.

These cricketers practiced at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Sports Stadium. It is also known as Sonakpur Stadium. This stadium is the main place for sports events in the city. Moradabad also has an Under-19 cricket team. In 2021, 20 players from Moradabad were chosen for the Uttar Pradesh Under 25 Ranji team final. In 2022, two players were selected for the Uttar Pradesh Men's Cricket Team in the Ranji Trophy. Moradabadi female cricketers are also doing well. In 2023, 11 female cricketers were chosen for the Under-23 trials of the Uttar Pradesh Women's Cricket Team.

Besides cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, and kabaddi are also popular. In March 2024, three football players from the city were chosen for a National Football Camp. This camp was to select players for the first Under-20 Men's Football Championship in India. In 2022, two Kabaddi players from Moradabad were selected for the state-level championship. In 2021, Moradabad's Kabaddi team won the state-level championship.

Culture

Moradabad has a rich cultural heritage. It has a long history of peaceful living between Hindus and Muslims. This culture is called Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb. It mixes ideas and values from both religions. People in modern Moradabad, called Muradabadis, continue this tradition. They live, study, work, and celebrate festivals together. The city has many places of worship that are over 100 years old. These include the Old Central Methodist Church, Jama Masjid, and several temples.

• Some 100 years old places of worship decorated for festivals in Moradabad
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  Old Central Methodist Church, built in 1874

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  Jama Masjid, built in 1637

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  Prachin Hanuman Mandir, built at least 100 years ago

Arts and Literature

As the Brass City, Moradabad has many skilled artisans. They are experts at decorating brass items with detailed designs. Famous artists include Padma Shri awardees Ustad Dilshad Hussain and Padma Shri Babu Ram Yadav. Their brass products have been shown in major exhibitions. They have even been given as gifts to leaders of other countries. For example, in 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a decorated "kalash" by Ustad Dilshad Hussain to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The city has also been home to many famous poets, singers, and artists. These include Hindi poet Hullad Moradabadi, Urdu poet Jigar Moradabadi, and author Jwala Prasad Mishra.

Even today, mushairas (poetry gatherings), qawwalis (devotional music), and Hindi stage plays are common. They are organized many times a year. Famous performers like Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan have performed here.

Moradabad also has a rich history in literature. The city's Municipal Corporation library is 86 years old. It has many books that are over 100 years old. These include Urdu translations of Hindu scriptures like Bhagavad Gita. Urdu translators from the city also translated popular foreign books. For example, Hakim Muhsin Faruqi translated The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes into Urdu.

Food

Moradabad's food mixes its Rajput and Mughlai roots with its brass industry. Prince Murad Bakhsh is known for blending these cultures, including their foods. This led to a diverse cuisine with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Two very popular dishes are Moradabadi Moong dal and Moradabadi biryani. It is said that Prince Murad Bakhsh loved Moradabadi dal so much he ate it many times a day. He would have it with different spices. This tradition of garnishing the dal with lemon juice, chaat powder, and green chilies continues today.

Other popular dishes include Seekh Kebabs, Jalebis, Samosas, Mutton Korma, and Moradabadi Paneer Makhni. You can find these dishes at street food stalls and restaurants.

The unique taste of Muradabadi food comes from cooking in brass vessels. It also uses whole spices (like "khada garam masala") and raw onions. Brass vessels help food cook evenly and keep its natural taste. Whole spices add a special aroma and layered flavor. Moradabad is also known for creating the first version of chaat masala.

Education

Higher Education

Moradabad is a major education hub in western UP. It has many public and private colleges. For technical studies, there is a Government Polytechnic. Private colleges like Moradabad Institute of Technology (MIT) are also here. These are linked to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. For arts, sciences, and professional courses, many colleges are linked to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. These include:

• Hindu College
• KGK College
• Wilsonia Degree College
• Dayanand Arya Kanya Degree College
• RSD Academy Degree College
• RSD Academy Girls Degree College

The city also has two private universities: Teerthanker Mahaveer University and IFTM University. Both offer higher education in management and technology.

For medical studies, there is RSD Academy Institute of Medical Sciences and KGK Homeopathic Medical College. There are also two private dental colleges: Kothiwal Dental College & Research Centre and Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre.

A government university, Guru Jambheshwar State University, is being built. Its first classes are expected to start in 2024.

Schools

Moradabad has many well-known schools. These include CL Gupta World School, Delhi Public Global School, St. Mary's School, Moradabad, and Shirdi Sai Public School. Most of these schools are linked to either the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) board. There is also a Kendriya Vidyalaya in the city.

Moradabad also has many good Hindi medium schools. These include Chitragupt Inter College and Methodist Girls Inter College. These schools are linked to the Uttar Pradesh State Board of High School and Intermediate Education.

Police Training

Moradabad is home to three of the nine police training centers in Uttar Pradesh. These are:

• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Police Academy: This academy was first a Police Training School in 1878. It moved to Moradabad in 1901. Police officers from many places, including Nepal and Kashmir, trained here. It became a Police Training College in 1934 and then a Police Training Academy in 1997. In 2022, it won an award for being the Best Police Training Institution (Central Zone). This academy trains high-ranking police officers.
• Police Training College (PTC): This college trains sub-inspector police officers. It can train 600 sub-inspectors each year.
• Police Training School (PTS): This school trains head constables and constables. It can train 400 head constables each year.

These institutions make Moradabad the largest police training hub in the state.

Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC)

Moradabad is also where the western zone headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) is located. The PAC is a special police force. It handles serious law and order situations without needing the army. This includes three battalions of PAC within the city. This special force adds extra security to Moradabad and nearby cities. It is also sent to other states during elections.

With the PAC and a Range headquarters, Moradabad has one of the largest police setups in Uttar Pradesh, after Lucknow.

Getting Around

Public Transport

Moradabad's public transport mainly uses auto rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and electric city buses. Auto rickshaws and e-rickshaws have been used for decades. Electric city buses are new, launched in January 2022. These buses are good for the environment, have air conditioning, and are cheap. You can travel 3 kilometers for only 10 Indian Rupees. However, the bus routes are limited. So, people mostly use auto rickshaws or e-rickshaws. The bike taxi service Rapido also operates here.

Roads

Moradabad is well-connected by roads to other cities in Uttar Pradesh and major cities in other states. Several National Highways and State Highways pass through or connect to Moradabad:

• National Highway 9 – This highway connects New Delhi to Lucknow. A part of this highway is also part of AH2 (Asian Highway 2).

• National Highway 509 – Connects Moradabad to Agra.
• National Highway 734 – Connects Moradabad to Najibabad.
• State Highway 43 – Connects Moradabad to Badaun and Farrukhabad.
• State Highway 49 – Connects Moradabad to Haridwar and Dehradun.
• State Highway 76 – Connects Moradabad to Bijnor and Meerut.
• State Highway 78 – Connects Moradabad to Amroha.
• State Highway 125 – Connects to Bareilly.
• State Highway 145 – Connects to Amroha.
• State Highway 147 – Connects to Jaspur.
• State Highway 148 – Connects to Bulandshahar.
• MD 65 W – Connects Moradabad to Kashipur.
• Moradabad–Sambhal four-lane highway.

Rail

Moradabad railway station is a major railway station in Indian Railways. It was built in 1873 and got electricity in 2012. It is one of India's oldest railway stations. It has 7 platforms and is a five-line junction.

The station has double railway lines for trains going to Delhi, Lucknow, Punjab, and Dehradun. More than 250 trains pass through or stop here every day. It connects directly to many major cities. 13 trains start and end at this station. All trains, including fast ones like Shatabdi Express and Vande Bharat, stop here for 5-10 minutes.

Moradabad railway station was the main station built by the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway.

Facilities: Moradabad railway station is a top-category railway station. It offers free Wi-Fi, escalators, a canteen, a tourist information center, and a post office. It also has computerized ticket counters and waiting rooms.

Electrification: The railway station has four parallel electric tracks. This allows faster trains to pass slower ones. All railway tracks are electrified.

Air Travel

The city has a domestic airport called Moradabad Airport. It is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from the city center. As of September 2024, it has small 19-seater flights. These flights operate every other day between Lucknow and Moradabad. Other cities are not yet connected by air.

Another airport nearby is Bareilly Airport. It is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Moradabad. It has direct flights to major cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru.

The closest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. It is about 178 kilometers (111 miles) away.

Media

Newspapers published in Moradabad include Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, Patrika, and Hindustan.

Challenges

Floods

Moradabad has faced floods in the past. These happen when the Ramganga river overflows. In 2010, water from the Ramganga Dam caused severe flooding. Water entered homes even in wealthy areas. There hasn't been a major flood since then. But the risk remains every year if there is too much rain.

Pollution

As an industrial city, Moradabad also deals with pollution. In 2022, a United Nations report said Moradabad was the 2nd most noise-polluted city in the world. It had a maximum of 114 decibels. In 2021, it was also the most air-polluted city outside the National Capital Region (NCR).

However, the city is working to fix these problems. In 2022, it won first prize among 44 cities for reducing air pollution (PM10 concentration) by 36%. This was in a survey by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In 2023, it came in second place in the same survey.

Famous People

• Ponty Chadha, businessperson
• Piyush Chawla, Indian cricketer
• S. T. Hasan, Member of Parliament for Moradabad
• Nawab Majju Khan, freedom fighter
• Mohsin Khan, IPL cricketer
• Arun Lal, retired Indian cricketer
• Hullad Moradabadi, Hindi poet and humorist
• Jigar Moradabadi, Urdu poet
• Naeem-ud-Deen Muradabadi, scholar
• Zaki Muradabadi, Indian Urdu poet and writer
• Sufi Amba Prasad, nationalist leader
• Kunwar Sarvesh, former Member of Parliament for Moradabad
• Naina Singh, actor
• Robert Vadra, businessman

See also

In Spanish: Moradabad para niños