Noida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Noida
City
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
Left-Right from the top: GAIL Jubilee Tower, Jaypee Greens Sun Court Tower with Golf course, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Sector 145, Worlds of Wonder Park, Supernova Spira
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Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
Division	Meerut
District	Gautam Buddha Nagar
Established	17 April 1976
Founded by	Sanjay Gandhi
Named for	Acronym for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
Government
• Type	Government of Uttar Pradesh
• Body	Noida Authority
Area
• Total	203 km2 (78 sq mi)
Elevation	200 m (700 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	637,272
• Rank	71st
• Density	2,463/km2 (6,380/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Noidite
Language
• Official	Hindi
• Additional official	English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	201301 to 201307
Telephone code	0120
Vehicle registration	UP-16
GDP Nominal (Gautam Buddha Nagar district)	Rs. 1,66,320.81 crores (2021–2022)
Lok Sabha Constituency	Gautam Buddha Nagar
Rapid Transit	Noida Metro and Delhi Metro

Noida, which stands for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is a planned city in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. It's a "satellite city" of Delhi, meaning it's a smaller city close to a big one, and is part of the larger National Capital Region. In 2011, Noida had a population of about 642,381 people. The city is managed by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, also known as NOIDA.

Noida is known for being a well-planned and modern city. It was even named the "Best City in Uttar Pradesh" in 2015. It's also recognized as one of the cleanest cities in India for its size.

History of Noida

Noida was officially created on April 17, 1976, and this day is celebrated as "Noida Day." It was set up to help with city development during a special time in India's history. Sanjay Gandhi helped start the city under a special law. Noida is known for having a high income per person in Uttar Pradesh, even more than Lucknow. It's also a special economic zone (SEZ), which means it has special rules to encourage business and trade.

Geography of Noida

Noida is located in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. It's about 19 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of New Delhi. The city is bordered by the Yamuna River to the west and southwest, and the Hindon River to the east. Noida is built on an old river bed, which means its soil is very rich and good for farming.

Noida covers an area of about 203 square kilometers (78 square miles).

Residential Areas and Villages

Noida has many places for people to live, including 168 planned residential areas. These areas are well-connected to main roads, making them popular choices for comfortable living. Besides these modern sectors, Noida also has over 80 villages. These villages show a more traditional way of life and are home to people from different backgrounds. Even though they are close to the city, many villages keep their unique culture.

Climate in Noida

Noida has a hot, semi-dry climate.

In summer, from March to June, it gets very hot, with temperatures reaching up to 48°C (118°F). The monsoon season brings rain from mid-June to mid-September. Winters are cold and can be harsh, with temperatures sometimes dropping to 3-4°C (37-39°F). In January, a thick fog often covers the city, making it hard to see.

Noida is ranked as the 6th best "National Clean Air City" in India for cities with 300,000 to 1,000,000 people.

People and Culture

In 2011, Noida had a population of 637,272. Most people in Noida practice Hinduism. There are many famous Hindu temples in the city, like the Hanuman temple and the ISKCON temple. Some locals believe that Ravana, a famous character from ancient Indian stories, was born near Noida in a village called Bishrakh. There are also other religious places, including a Shia Jama Masjid and several Christian churches.

Hindi is the most common language spoken in Noida. Other languages like Urdu and Punjabi are also spoken by some people. Because Noida is close to Delhi, you can hear many different languages spoken here.

Languages in Noida (2011)      Hindi (85.82%)     Bengali (2.88%)     Bhojpuri (2.18%)     Punjabi (2.16%)     Maithili (1.14%)     Urdu (0.98%)     Others (4.84%)

City Management

NOIDA Authority

The city's services and buildings are managed by the NOIDA Authority. This group was set up by the Uttar Pradesh government. The head of the NOIDA Authority is called the Chairman, and the daily work is handled by the CEO. Both are senior government officers.

General Administration

Noida is part of the Gautam Budh Nagar district. The district is overseen by a District Magistrate (DM), who is a senior government officer. The DM is in charge of things like property records and collecting taxes. The DM is helped by other officers, and the district is divided into smaller areas, each with its own officer.

Law Enforcement

Since January 2020, Noida has a special police system led by a Commissioner of Police. This Commissioner reports directly to the head of the Uttar Pradesh Police. The Commissioner is helped by other police officers, and Noida is divided into three police zones, each with its own police chief.

Courts

The main court for Noida is located in the District Court Complex in Surajpur, Greater Noida. It was set up in 2012 and has many courts working there.

City Infrastructure

Noida is known for being one of the cleanest cities in India. It has a lot of modern buildings and facilities. Much of Noida's land isn't great for farming, as it's in the flood plains of the Yamuna and Hindon rivers. In the past, villages here would flood often.

Noida is also famous for its tall buildings, ranking second in India after Mumbai. A new flyover, the Parthala Flyover, has improved traffic flow in the city.

The NOIDA Authority has a lot of money from rent and other charges, which helps them develop and maintain the city. A very tall skyscraper called "Supernova Spira" is being built in Noida. It will be one of the tallest residential buildings in northern India. There are also plans for a "New Noida" area, which will include more villages and expand the city.

Economy

Noida has become a major center for software and mobile app development. Big companies like Microsoft, HCL, Samsung, and Barclays have offices here. These companies help the city's economy by creating software and exporting services to other countries. Samsung even invested a lot of money in Noida as part of the "Make in India" program.

Paytm, one of India's largest financial technology companies, also has its main office in Noida.

Parks and Fun Places

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Spoonbills at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

The Okhla Bird Sanctuary (OBS) is located at the edge of Noida, where the Yamuna River enters Uttar Pradesh. A dam on the Yamuna River created a special area that attracts many different kinds of birds. OBS is one of India's important bird areas, with about 324 different bird species, half of which are migratory birds that visit from other places.

A purple-rumped sunbird at OBS

Noida Botanical Garden

Noida's botanical garden was started in 2002 to become a home for special and endangered plants from all over India. It covers 160 acres and has about 7,500 plants. The garden has a seed bank where seeds of more than 250 plant types are kept safe. There's even a map of India made entirely from plants!

Scientists at the Botanical Garden are working to save plants that are rare or have disappeared. You can find unique plants like the skeleton fork fern, which is a very old type of plant.

The garden is divided into 10 sections. The "medicinal plants" section has 96 different plants, grouped by which part of the human body they help. For example, there are plants for digestion, blood circulation, and skin problems.

The garden also has a large fruit section with many types of mango, pomegranate, lemon, and other fruits. The woodland section has impressive trees like sandalwood and teak. There's also a beautiful lotus pond with five different colored water lilies.

Noida Dog Park

The Noida Dog Park is a large park, about 3.85 acres, made just for dogs. Pet owners can bring their dogs here to run around off-leash and play with other dogs. The park also provides shelter for many stray dogs. The Noida Authority plans to add a dog-food canteen and a vet clinic, and even offer pet trainers.

Getting Around Noida

Metro

Botanical Garden metro station of the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro in Noida.

Noida is well-connected by two metro systems: the Noida Metro and the Delhi Metro.

• The Noida Metro has one line, called the Aqua Line, which connects Noida and Greater Noida. It has 21 stations and is about 29.7 kilometers (18.5 miles) long.
• The Delhi Metro started running in Noida in 2009. Its Blue Line connects Noida to important areas like Connaught Place and Dwarka in Delhi. The Magenta Line also connects Noida to other parts of Delhi.

While Noida doesn't have its own high-speed train station, you can easily reach major railway stations in Delhi and Ghaziabad by metro or road.

Roads

The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.

The DND Flyway connects Noida to Delhi.

The Yamuna Expressway runs through Noida

Noida has a great road network, with most main roads having six lanes. There are three main expressways:

• The DND Flyway connects Noida to Delhi across the Yamuna River.
• The Noida–Greater Noida Expressway links Noida to Greater Noida.
• The Yamuna Expressway connects Greater Noida all the way to Agra.

Many new elevated roads and underpasses are being built to make travel even faster and smoother. Noida is becoming a city with many such modern road projects. Buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are also available for transport within the city.

Air Travel

The closest airport to Noida is the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. To help with air traffic, a new international airport, the Noida International Greenfield Airport, is being built in Jewar, near Noida.

Bus Services

Noida has a bus stand in Sector 35, with regular buses going to nearby cities like New Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. Local buses also run within the city.

Education

Noida is home to many colleges and universities, including:

• Amity University Noida
• Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
• JSS Academy of Technical Education

Some of the high schools in Noida are:

• Delhi Public School, Noida
• Kendriya Vidyalaya
• Ryan International School

Media and Entertainment

Noida is a big center for the Indian entertainment industry. Many films, TV shows, and news programs are made here. For example, the music company T-Series has its headquarters in Noida. Directors like to film here because Noida has a modern, urban feel with wide roads and colleges.

Noida Film City, started by Sandeep Marwah, is a major hub for news channels and studios. Many big news channels like Zee News, NDTV, and India TV are located here. Noida's closeness to Delhi, the political center of India, makes it a good spot for news organizations. The city also has many shopping malls and movie theaters.

Sports

Noida has hosted several important sports events. In 2005, it held the Noida Half-Marathon and was part of the Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games. The cycling competition for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held on the Noida-Greater Noida expressway.

The Noida Golf Course is an 18-hole course located in the city. In 2011, Greater Noida hosted the first Formula One Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit.

An international cricket stadium has been built in Sector 21, called Noida Cricket Stadium, which can hold about 20,000 people. This complex also has facilities for cycling, golf, football, basketball, squash, table tennis, lawn tennis, and skating. There are plans to build an even bigger cricket stadium in Sector 152.

Notable People

Literature and the Arts

• Ram Awana, Indian film and television actor
• Vikram Seth, novelist and poet

Sports

• Parvinder Awana, Indian cricketer
• Varun Singh Bhati, para high jumper
• Shivam Mavi, Indian cricketer
• Robin Singh, footballer
• Arjun Vajpai, mountaineer

Villages in Noida City

Noida was originally made up of about 81 villages. These villages are now part of the Gautam Buddh Nagar district.

Soon, homes in these villages will get official addresses using maps created by drones. This will make it easier to find places, get information about land rights, and help with development plans. It will also help settle land disputes and make land transfers simpler.

See also

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