Sikandrabad
| Sikandrabad | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Sikandrabad Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°26′58″N 77°41′39″E / 28.4495248°N 77.6941538°ECoordinates: 28°26′58″N 77°41′39″E / 28.4495248°N 77.6941538°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Bulandshahr |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 69,902 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 203205 |
| Telephone code | 05735 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-13 |
| Website |
bulandshahar |
Sikandrabad is a city and a municipal board in Bulandshahr district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Sikandrabad had a population of 69,902. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sikandrabad has an average literacy rate of 50%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 58%, and female literacy is 49%. In Sikandrabad, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Sikandrabad is situated both side on G.T. road. It is about 50 km from the national capital, Delhi.
The city of sikandrabad is located in district Buland Shahr of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. It is situated on both side of GT road about 50 km south side of national capital Delhi. The district headquarters Buland Shahr is about 18 km from the city. Sikandrabad is well connected by roads and rails. Dankaur is the nearest railway station (6 km away) that serves Sikandrabad. Dadri, Gulaothi, Khair, Khurja, Jhajjar, Dankaur, Noida etc. are the other towns that have the direct road connectivity with the city.6 km far from greater noida.
PIN (Postal Index Number) of Sikandrabad is 203205. The STD code prefix is 05735. There are two post offices in the city. Speedpost is also available in the city.
History
Sikandrabad is a historical city which was built by Sikandar Lodhi in around 1498. Chishti and some other old monuments in the area can be seen. As of 2001[update] India census[1], Sikandrabad had a population of 69,902. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sikandrabad has an average literacy rate of 50%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 58%, and female literacy is 49%. In Sikandrabad, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. The current polulation of Sikandrabad is something about 2 lacs. It has a municipal board to govern the city. Sikandrabad is a Tehsil and has a magistrate court to maintain its law and order. The city has three post graduates colleges and a large number of other colleges and schools to make the population litrate. Bansal, Parvati, Om Palace, Ganga Maa are the name of cinemas to entertain the locals. 445
Industries
The city is famous for the milk production, cold storage and pipe factories. Sikandrabad is a big industrial area developed by UPSIDC. It has a large number of national and multinational companies working here successfully. The long list of companies include OM RECHARGE , Shiv Shakti Textile, Vishal Pipes Limited, Kajaria Ceramics, Orient Tiles, Berger Paints India Ltd, Shalimar Paints Ltd,Santosh Overseas Ltd, AB Mauri India (yeast plant), Sudev Industries Ltd, Indian Potash Ltd, Gopal Corporation Ltd, Agrimas Chemicals Ltd, Kanodia Cement Limited, UP Twiga Ltd, NFC Chemicals Ltd, Ujala Industries, Suraj Vanaspati Ltd, Avery Cycle Industries Ltd, Ramvansh Fibrology Pvt Ltd, Coco Foam Industries, Super Fort Insecticies Ltd, Bharti Minerals Ltd, Jai Prakash Associates, Fedders Lloyd Corporation Ltd. and many other companies.
Notable People
- Acharya Chatursen famous Hindi writer.known for Vaishali Ki Nagarvadhu.
- Rahul Verma, social worker and activist; founded the Uday Foundation [2]
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "About us". Uday Foundation. Retrieved 23 July 2015.