Faridabad
Sign in to saveFaridabad () is the most populous city in the Indian state of Haryana and is a part of Delhi National Capital Region. It is one of the major satellite cities around Delhi and is located 284 kilometres south of the state capital, Chandigarh. The river Yamuna forms the eastern district boundary with Uttar Pradesh. The Government of India included it in the second list of Smart Cities Mission on 24 May 2016. As per the 2021 Delhi Regional Plan, Faridabad is a part of the Central National Capital Region or Delhi metropolitan area.
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Faridabad is the largest city in the Indian state of Haryana and serves as a major satellite city near Delhi, located within the Delhi metropolitan area. The city was selected for India's Smart Cities Mission in 2016 and is situated along the Yamuna River, which forms its boundary with the neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh.
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- From top, left to right: Vatika Mindscapes, NHPC Corporate Office, Crown Plaza of Faridabad, Lake near Surajkund, Larsen & Toubro Corporate Office
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Article
36 sectionsContents
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Administration
- Municipal finance
- Economy
- Transportation and connectivity
- Rail
- Metro
- Road
- Airways
- Education
- Higher education
- Healthcare
- Sports
- Cricket
- Groundwater and land subsidence
- Tourism
- Badkhal Lake
- Surajkund Tourist Complex and International Crafts Fair
- Anangpur Dam
- Raja Nahar Singh Palace
- Baba Farid's Tomb
- Prehistoric Stone Age site
- Recreation
- Religious sites
- Utilities
- Environment
- Politics of Faridabad
- Notable people
- See also
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Faridabad () is the most populous city in the Indian state of Haryana and is a part of Delhi National Capital Region. It is one of the major satellite cities around Delhi and is located 284 kilometres south of the state capital, Chandigarh. The river Yamuna forms the eastern district boundary with Uttar Pradesh. The Government of India included it in the second list of Smart Cities Mission on 24 May 2016. As per the 2021 Delhi Regional Plan, Faridabad is a part of the Central National Capital Region or Delhi metropolitan area.
The newly developed residential and industrial part of Faridabad (Sec. 66 to 89) between the Agra Canal and the Yamuna River is commonly referred to as Greater Faridabad (also known as Neharpar). The area is being developed as a self-sustained sub-city with wide roads, tall buildings, malls, educational institutions, and health and commercial centers. Sectors 66 to 74 are Industrial Sectors, while Sectors 75 to 89 are Residential Sectors.