Modinagar
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Modinagar is a city and a municipal board in Ghaziabad district
in the India
n state
of Uttar Pradesh
. Founded in 1933 by Gujarmal Modi, who established the Modi group of industries here along with his brother, Kedar Nath Modi. Gujarmal Modi is the grandfather of Lalit Modi
It is approximately 45 kilometres north-east of New Delhi
. It is approximately equally distant from Meerut and Ghaziabad because this city is situated at mid-way on Ghaziabad Meerut National Highway No. 58
It is best known as the home of Modi
Mills. In the recent years, Modinagar has been developed as an educational hub as many new institutions are coming up in and around the city due to its location in NCR (National Capital Region).
-Mussoorie
National Highway
(NH-58). Parallel to this road runs the Delhi
-Saharanpur
section of the Northern Railway
with a railway station here. A metalled road, going to Hapur, originates from the city. Modinagar Railway station is in between Meerut and Ghaziabad stations. Most of the major express trains as well as all general passenger trains from Delhi to Meerut-Haridwar-Dehradun route stop at this Railway station.
, with the setting up his sugar factory here in 1933, when he named the place after himself. Begumabad village, which contributed about 571 acres (2.3 km²) of its area to the making of this city, is a much older place and is said to have been founded by one Nawab Zafar Ali and to have been named Begumabad by a lady of the royal family of Mughal
s in Delhi when this place passed into her hands.
Gujar Mal Modi
established many industries here along with various quarters for workers and officers of Modi mills group. Most of the worker quarters in areas like Govindpuri, Devendrapuri, etc. were constructed for army persons by Indian army of Meerut cantt. But, when these quarters were built finally, army realized that these are too far from Meerut cantt. and thus they lease these quarters to Modi groups for their workers. These quarters of 5 different types, depending on the status of working persons: Kothis for highest grade officers, officers colony, managers colony, single room for workers & double room for white collar grade, . The magnificent bunglaw of Modi's called " Modi Bhawan" is still there on NH 58 road.
The rapid pace of time, has changed Modinagar, from once renowned industrial city to well known educational hub. Many private enggineering, dental, management, para-medical and educational colleges are blooming like mushrooms in the city. After the creation of Ghaziabad district in 1975 Modinagar became a Tehsil. New govt. offices were built. The city became municipal corporation and developed rapidly.
A temple (built in the early nineteenth century by Rani Bala Bai Sindhia) which was formerly in the village of Begumabad, is now included in the notified area of Modinagar. "Modi Mandir" is the name by which the temple is commonly known as and is located on NH-58 (Delhi- Badrinath National Highway) opposite to Modi Bhawan.
SRM University, NCR Campus
Modinagar has a famous Temple known as Laxmi Narayan Modi Mandir, also called as "Modi Mandir" by local people which is located in center of the city on National Highway 58, spread over 15.2 acres (61,512.3 m²) approx, with a built up area of 0.53 acres (2,144.8 m²) approx.
Devi Maha Maya Mandir:
This is a very old temple of Devi Maha Maya situated in Sikri Kalan, has great religious importance in the region. A fair is organized by the local administration every year on the occasion of the Holy Month of Navaratri where a huge crowd of devotees gather to pray before the goddess who is present there in another incarnation of Maha shakti. The Fair is famous for being the biggest fair for Donkey Trade where lot of villagers gather to buy or sell this domesticated animal. This place is also having importance due to some incidents during 1857 revolution. During Navratri fair, garlic market is also a major event here.
Most of the hospitals and medical stores are located near Raj Chaupla.
1)Rahul Sharma - judo & also member of under 19 cricket team.
2)Amit maheshwari -tanis
3)kanni-fast bolower
4)Gorav Verma -judo
5)sandip kharb -zimnastic
6)gorav malik -intrnational player
1)AMIR PUR BARAYALA.(Toppest suplior of sugarcane as raw matireal to sugar industry)
2)kalchina (sugarcane)
3)fafrana
4)tibra
5)khanjarpur
, Modinagar had a population of 272,918. now 2011, crossing over one crore. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Modinagar has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 69%. In Modinagar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Ghaziabad District
Ghaziabad district is a largely suburban district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India of National Capital Region . The town of Ghaziabad is the administrative headquarters of the district. This district is part of Meerut Division...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
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of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. Founded in 1933 by Gujarmal Modi, who established the Modi group of industries here along with his brother, Kedar Nath Modi. Gujarmal Modi is the grandfather of Lalit Modi
Lalit Modi
Lalit Kumar Modi, is the former architect of the Indian Premier League.Best known for his stint as the Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League and the Chairman of the Champions League, between 2008 and 2010, he has also occupied the roles of Vice President of the Board of Control...
It is approximately 45 kilometres north-east of New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
. It is approximately equally distant from Meerut and Ghaziabad because this city is situated at mid-way on Ghaziabad Meerut National Highway No. 58
National Highway 58 (India)
National Highway 58 is a National Highway in Northern India. It links Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh with Badrinath in Uttarakhand. This Highway passes through Badrinath, Joshimath, Chamoli, Nandaprayag, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Devprayag, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Muzaffarnagar, Purquazi, Meerut,...
It is best known as the home of Modi
Modi
Modi can refer to:* Monochorionic-Diamniotic, a type of twin* Modi , a surname used in India* Móði, one of Thor's sons* Modi Rosenfeld, stand up comedian* Modi script, a historical script used in the Maratha empire...
Mills. In the recent years, Modinagar has been developed as an educational hub as many new institutions are coming up in and around the city due to its location in NCR (National Capital Region).
Location
It lies in Lat. 280 50' north and Long. 770 35' east, 25 km north-east of Ghaziabad on the DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
-Mussoorie
Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a city and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi...
National Highway
National Highway
The term national highway may refer to:* National Highway * National Highway System * National Trunk Highway System or China National Highways* National Highways of India* National highways of Japan...
(NH-58). Parallel to this road runs the Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
-Saharanpur
Saharanpur
Saharanpur is a city and a Municipal Corporation in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Saharanpur District as well as Saharanpur Division...
section of the Northern Railway
Northern Railway (India)
The Northern Railways is one of the 16 zones and the northernmost zone of the Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Delhi at New Delhi Railway Station....
with a railway station here. A metalled road, going to Hapur, originates from the city. Modinagar Railway station is in between Meerut and Ghaziabad stations. Most of the major express trains as well as all general passenger trains from Delhi to Meerut-Haridwar-Dehradun route stop at this Railway station.
Establishments
The present city of Modinagar was established in 1933, by Rai Bahadur seth Gujar Mal ModiGujar Mal Modi
Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi was a noted Indian industrialist and philanthropist, who co-established the Modi Group of companies and the industrial city of Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh in 1933, with his brother Kedar Nath Modi....
, with the setting up his sugar factory here in 1933, when he named the place after himself. Begumabad village, which contributed about 571 acres (2.3 km²) of its area to the making of this city, is a much older place and is said to have been founded by one Nawab Zafar Ali and to have been named Begumabad by a lady of the royal family of Mughal
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
s in Delhi when this place passed into her hands.
Gujar Mal Modi
Gujar Mal Modi
Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi was a noted Indian industrialist and philanthropist, who co-established the Modi Group of companies and the industrial city of Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh in 1933, with his brother Kedar Nath Modi....
established many industries here along with various quarters for workers and officers of Modi mills group. Most of the worker quarters in areas like Govindpuri, Devendrapuri, etc. were constructed for army persons by Indian army of Meerut cantt. But, when these quarters were built finally, army realized that these are too far from Meerut cantt. and thus they lease these quarters to Modi groups for their workers. These quarters of 5 different types, depending on the status of working persons: Kothis for highest grade officers, officers colony, managers colony, single room for workers & double room for white collar grade, . The magnificent bunglaw of Modi's called " Modi Bhawan" is still there on NH 58 road.
Metamorphosis of Modinagar
Earlier, its importance was considerably due to the growth of Modinagar as an industrial city. Sugar, vegetable oil, textiles (including rayon & silk), soap, paints, varnishes, lanterns glycerine, rubber tyres, cotton yarn, torches, carbon-di-oxide, gas and flour were produced at Modinagar. so, Modinagar was once considered as a prosperous and economically growing industrial city. But, the constant workers strike and dirty union politics in factories enforce the Modi group to close many of its Mills and factories. In fact, many of the educational institutes in Modinagar are built in the premises of Mills and factories, for example K N Modi Enggineering college has been established in Modi thread mills. After the closure of Modi Group of Mills in Modinagar around 1980s, the plight and bad days of thousand of its workers began. Many of them migrated from this city to their homecitys, whereas many of them move forward to do work in and around Delhi region.The rapid pace of time, has changed Modinagar, from once renowned industrial city to well known educational hub. Many private enggineering, dental, management, para-medical and educational colleges are blooming like mushrooms in the city. After the creation of Ghaziabad district in 1975 Modinagar became a Tehsil. New govt. offices were built. The city became municipal corporation and developed rapidly.
A temple (built in the early nineteenth century by Rani Bala Bai Sindhia) which was formerly in the village of Begumabad, is now included in the notified area of Modinagar. "Modi Mandir" is the name by which the temple is commonly known as and is located on NH-58 (Delhi- Badrinath National Highway) opposite to Modi Bhawan.
Known Family
Gujarmal Mal Modi, the founder of Modinagar established the first of many industrial units in Modinagar on land provided by Ch. Daryao Singh, the then resident landlord of village Begmabad, which subsequently came to be known as the industrial city of Modinagar.Education
This city is rising as "The City Of Education" because of the many technical institutions, colleges and schools present in the city. Major educational institutes of Modinagar are:- Modinagar Institute of Technology
- NCR Business School
- Modi Science & commerce Inter College was founded in 1942 and started the education trend in the area, which was inaugurated by the first Prime Miniter of India- Mr Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1952
- Dr. K.N. Modi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Renowned Engineering College of Uttar Pradesh
- Multani Mal Modi Post graduate Degree College was founded in 1957 and offers post-graduatePostgraduate educationPostgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
and Doctorate degrees. - Center for Management Development (C.M.D), established in year 1983 for providing Management education
SRM University, NCR Campus
- Rukmani Modi Girls Inter College
- Dayawati Modi Girls Degree College
- KNGD Modi Engineering College (KNGD)
- Tulsi Ram Maheshwari Public School
- IDST Dental College
- D.J Dental College
- K.S Jain Engineering College
- Green Land Academy, Opp Dilip Park, Modinagar
- Dayawati Modi Public School
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute
- Institute of Management & Technology
- Unique Instt. Of Management
- International Institute of Fine Arts (IIFA)
- Dr K N Modi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research
- D.J. College of Engineering and Technology
- Heritage Academy
- Adarsh Kanya Girls Inter college
- Maharishi Dayanand Inter college
- PBS Inter college
- Chhaya Public School, GT Road Govindpuri
- St.Teresa's Academy,Bisokhar Road
- SKIFM finance institute, sonda road.
Places to Visit
Laxmi Narayan Mandir:Modinagar has a famous Temple known as Laxmi Narayan Modi Mandir, also called as "Modi Mandir" by local people which is located in center of the city on National Highway 58, spread over 15.2 acres (61,512.3 m²) approx, with a built up area of 0.53 acres (2,144.8 m²) approx.
Devi Maha Maya Mandir:
This is a very old temple of Devi Maha Maya situated in Sikri Kalan, has great religious importance in the region. A fair is organized by the local administration every year on the occasion of the Holy Month of Navaratri where a huge crowd of devotees gather to pray before the goddess who is present there in another incarnation of Maha shakti. The Fair is famous for being the biggest fair for Donkey Trade where lot of villagers gather to buy or sell this domesticated animal. This place is also having importance due to some incidents during 1857 revolution. During Navratri fair, garlic market is also a major event here.
Market and shoppings
All main markets of city are located along the sides of the highway.- Tayal Cloths House, Gandhi Market( Owner Pawan Tayal)
- Dr. K.N. Modi Complex Market, near Punjab National Bank
- CH Daryao Singh Market,near Indian Bank.
- CH Satyavir Singh Market,Gurudvara road.
- Gandhi Market, Opposite Bus Stand
- Nisha Cyber City Upper Bazzar, Bus Stand
- bhagwan gunj mandi.
- Upper Bazzar, Bus Stand to Modi Mandir
- Tomer Market, Gate No.2, Harmukhpuri Govindpuri
- Tomer Cyber Point And Online Ticket Booking, Gate No.2, Harmukhpuri Govindpuri
- Rukmani Market, Opposite Railway Road
- Bhagwan Ganj Mandi, Near Tibra Road
- Mobile Market, Subhash bazzar, Opp K.N. Modi Inter College, Adarsh Nagar
- TARUN ENTERPRISES,BEHIND SHIV JYOTI MANDIR, NEAR OM SAI SANTPURA,GOVINDPURI,9548650626
- Joshi Market, Raj Chaupla, Near Hapur Road
- Tanuj Niwar Factory,SantPura(Owner, Gridhari Lal Singhal)
- Vishal MegaMart, Sant pura, Govindpuri
- P.S.Niwar Factory,Modinagar(Owner,Ashish Jindal)
- JAGDAMBA HANDLOOM, (RUKMANI MODI MARKET)
- Grover fashion wear, (Bhagwan gang mandi)
- nehra electronics dishcare galord building.9219139494
- beauty centre near modi mandir
Religion and beliefs
Modinagar is a peaceful and harmonious city. Hindus form the majority of population, along with Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians. Their religious establishments are present in the city:- Prachin Shiv mandir, Sikri kalan.
- Kali singh bhuri singh gram devta, sikri kalan.
- Laxmi Narayan Mandir (Modi Mandir), Opp. Modi Bhawan, Near Sugar Mill.
- Devi Maha Maya Mandir, Vill. Sikri Kalan.
- Chatri Wala Shiv Mandir, Opp. Bus Stand.
- Baba Mohanram Mandir, Govindpuri, near new pani ki tanki.
- Kalyaneshwar Shiv Mandir, Multani Pura, Modinagar.
- Jain Mandir, Near Steel Factory.
- Sai Baba Mandir, Opp Modi Textile.
- Gurudwara Shree Guru Singh Sabha, Gurudwara Road.
- Badi Masjid, Begmabad.
- Masjid, Kidwai Nagar, Begmabad.
- St. Teresa Church, Santpura.
- Buddhist temple, Chuna bhatti.
- Ganesh temple,harmukhpuri
- Bara Shiv Mandir, Kasba Road
- Langrey Baba Mandir, Santpura
Hospitals
Modinagar is also having a great reputation in field of medical facilities. Many qualified MD and MS doctors are providing excellent services in the city, including:- Sarvodya Hospital,
- Dr.S.C.Nehra, Animal Hospital
- Dr. S.C. Arya Medical and Research Center,
- Jeevan Hospital,
- Lok Priya Hospital,
- Pyare Lal Hospital,
- Ginni Modi Eye hospital,
- Tandon Eye Hospital & Pathology Clinic
- Aakash Hospital,
- IDST dental college and hospital,
- Priyadsarshi hospital,
- DJ dental college and hospital,
- Modi Hospital Railway Road,
- Dr.Mange Ram clinic,Bhupand Puri,
Most of the hospitals and medical stores are located near Raj Chaupla.
Restaurant and Hotels
Following is just an indicative list of some restaurants, hotels and Hostels of Modinagar:- Deewan-e-Khas Restaurant,Near Modi Mandir, Modinagar
- Sapna Hotel & Restaurant, Opp Modi Bhawan
- Raja Sweets & Snacks, Near Modi Mandir
- Hotel Pavilion, CMD, Modinagar
- De-Meridian Hotel and Resorts, Near Sikri.
- Food Plaza Hotel.
- Jain Restaurant.
- Mittal Restrobar
- Ashoka Hotel
- MVD Restaurant
- Jain Sweets & Restaurants.
- Vyanjan Restaurant.
- Jain sweets (near police station)
Sports & Games
- Name of few player and related game,
1)Rahul Sharma - judo & also member of under 19 cricket team.
2)Amit maheshwari -tanis
3)kanni-fast bolower
4)Gorav Verma -judo
5)sandip kharb -zimnastic
6)gorav malik -intrnational player
Agriculture
Modi nagar play a major role in India,s agriculture field.As per the serve of 2011 Modi Nager is the one of the toppers areas in sugarcane, wheat, rice.Some top village of Modinagar in sugarcane & wheat field1)AMIR PUR BARAYALA.(Toppest suplior of sugarcane as raw matireal to sugar industry)
2)kalchina (sugarcane)
3)fafrana
4)tibra
5)khanjarpur
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Modinagar had a population of 272,918. now 2011, crossing over one crore. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Modinagar has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 69%. In Modinagar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
External links
- Food at Modinagar
- All About Modinagar
- http://www.youthvivah.com/modinagar/index.htm
- Modinagar City Website
- Website for Modinagar City Students