Meerut

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 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
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Travel guide

Understand

thumb|Mustafa Castle

Meerut (मेरठ Meraṭh, meh-ruhtth)

Get around

thumb|140px|Meerut Cantt There are various options available to travel within the city. There is a good suburban city bus service connecting various parts of Meerut and its suburbs. Local rickshaws are also available, or you can hire a local taxi from any travel agent.

E-rickshaws are a very popular and convenient way to travel around Meerut. Many standard places and markets have fixed rates and you can go around on a sharing basis. You can also book the e-rickshaw to get around if you have more luggage.

See

Haunted House reputed as India's 4th haunted place.

Do

thumb|View of the campus of Venkateshwara Institute of Technology, one of several well-respected technical and engineering institutes

Buy

Abu Lane, Begum Bridge Road and Central Market Shastri Nagar are good places to shop though modern shopping malls have also come up.

You can buy different types of sports items in Meerut. Bats of Meerut are very popular. Companies like BDM, SS and SG are world famous. Soti Ganj reputed as a place where you can get everything ranging from tyres to engines of almost every car. If you want to buy book, many bookstores are there in the Abulane area.

Eat

thumb|St. John's Church|193x193px The local chaat bazar is very famous in the city.

You can eat 23 different types of patties from egg to banana from the shop near Victoria Park (Bhamasah Park).

Gazak and Rewarees are very famous and can be bought from the bazaar near Jimkhana Maidan.

Naan khatai is another famous thing in Meerut.

Good Soya Chaap is available at shops on Nayi sadak near Tejgarhi chauraha.

Samosas are available throughout the city. Gol Market has good pastries, Samosa, Dosa, Pav Bhaji, Chowmein.

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Contents

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

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).