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Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

India

City28.9800° N, 77.7064° E

Meerut is a city located in India, within the province of Uttar Pradesh. It has a population of 1,223,184, making it one of the larger urban centers in the region.

Population1,223,184
ProvinceUttar Pradesh
Coordinates28.9800° N, 77.7064° E
CountryIndia
Rank in India#37 of 557,951

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Nearest Airports

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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip

VA2BLocal

8.8 km away

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Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station

HDOLocal

45.4 km away

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Safdarjung Airport

VIDDRegional

65.8 km away

About Meerut

The city is situated at coordinates 28.98002° latitude and 77.70636° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Meerut has an elevation of 228 meters and operates within the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Nearby cities include Ghāziābād, Loni, Hāpur, Mandoli, and Baraut.

Meerut ranks 37th out of 7,021 cities in India by population. The total urban population of the country is 392,990,526, highlighting the city's significant size within this context.

Cities in Uttar Pradesh

Located in Uttar Pradesh, Meerut ranks 4th among 507 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Uttar Pradesh include Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, Ghāziābād, and Varanasi. The city offers various amenities, including 143 hospitals, 63 schools, 2 universities, and 134 parks.

Kanpur2,823,249Lucknow2,472,011Agra1,430,055Ghāziābād1,199,191Varanasi1,164,404Prayagraj1,073,438Alīgarh753,207Bareilly745,435Morādābād721,139Gorakhpur674,246

Nearby Cities

Meerut has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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KhairnagarNeighborhood
0.3 km
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TahsīlCity
0.6 km
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ShivpuriNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Beli BāzārNeighborhood
0.7 km
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PatelnagarNeighborhood
1 km
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VijaynagarNeighborhood
1.1 km
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SubhāshnagarNeighborhood
1.1 km
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IslāmābādNeighborhood
1.2 km
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BrahmpuriNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Ādarshnagar Pul BegamNeighborhood
1.5 km
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NauchandiNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Sadr BāzārNeighborhood
1.6 km
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DevpuriNeighborhood
1.8 km
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PrempuriNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Shivāji BāzārNeighborhood
2.1 km
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SāketNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Lālkurti BāzārNeighborhood
2.1 km
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BerīpuraCity
2.3 km
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CantonmentNeighborhood
2.4 km
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ShivājīnagarNeighborhood
2.7 km

Universities in Meerut

Meerut is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Chaudhary Charan Singh University1965——
Meerut College1892——
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology2000——
Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology2006——
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Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in India, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full city list.

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Largest cities in India

#1 Mumbai12,691,836#2 Delhi11,034,555#3 Bengaluru8,495,492#4 Hyderabad6,993,262#5 Ahmedabad6,357,693
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Meerut?

The population of Meerut is 1,223,184.

In which province/state is Meerut located?

Meerut is located in the province of Uttar Pradesh.

What are the coordinates of Meerut?

The coordinates of Meerut are 28.98002° latitude and 77.70636° longitude.

What is the elevation of Meerut?

The elevation of Meerut is 228 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Meerut?

The nearest airport to Meerut is Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip, located 8.8 km away.

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