Meerut
Sign in to saveMeerut is a city that serves as the administrative headquarters of the Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies in western Uttar Pradesh and is part of the Indian National Capital Region (NCR). Meerut is located northeast of the national capital, New Delhi, and northwest of the state capital, Lucknow. As of 2025, Meerut's urban (metro) population is estimated at ≈ 1.875 million. The population of Meerut Municipal Corporation is projected to be about 1.907 million, while the wider Meerut metropolitan region is estimated at approximately 2.077 million. Meerut is the se
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Meerut is a city in western Uttar Pradesh, India, that serves as the administrative center of Meerut district and is part of the Delhi National Capital Region, located northeast of New Delhi. With a metropolitan population of approximately 2.077 million people, it is a significant urban center in northern India.
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Place details
- Locality
- Meerut
- Region
- Uttar Pradesh
- Country
- India
- Population
- 1,223,184
- Timezone
Article
45 sectionsContents
- Origin of the name
- History
- Ancient era
- Muslim conquests
- Colonial era
- Post-independence era
- Geography
- Climate
- Administration
- General administration
- Police administration
- Infrastructure and civic administration
- Municipal finance
- Central government offices
- District management
- Demand for High Court bench in Meerut
- Meerut Cantonment
- Economy
- Development
- Industry
- Transport
- Road
- Expressways
- Railways
- Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
- Metro project
- Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
- Air
- Demographics
- Culture
- Nauchandi Mela
- Film and television
- Education
- Media
- Tourist destinations
- Notable people
- Indian Rebellion of 1857
- Films and music
- Politics
- Sports
- Scholars
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Meerut is a city that serves as the administrative headquarters of the Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies in western Uttar Pradesh and is part of the Indian National Capital Region (NCR). Meerut is located northeast of the national capital, New Delhi, and northwest of the state capital, Lucknow. As of 2025, Meerut's urban (metro) population is estimated at ≈ 1.875 million. The population of Meerut Municipal Corporation is projected to be about 1.907 million, while the wider Meerut metropolitan region is estimated at approximately 2.077 million. Meerut is the second or third-most populous city in NCR, after Delhi and Ghaziabad.
In 1803, Meerut was as a significant location during the British colonial era, serving as the site of one of India's largest cantonments. Meerut was one of the first locations where the 1857 rebellion against British rule began. It has been called the "Sports City of India" due to its sports goods industry. Meerut produces large number of musical instruments in India. It is also one of Asia's largest gold markets. The city is an education hub in western Uttar Pradesh and has the third-highest per capita income after Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida and Greater Noida).