Gomti nagar
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Gomti Nagar is an area in North Indian city of Lucknow consisting of both residential and business settlements. It is one of the largest and upcoming areas of Lucknow. Gomti Nagar is an organised settlement developed by Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) [1]
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[edit] Origin of name
It is situated on the banks of river Gomti, which flows through Lucknow, hence its name.
[edit] Economy
Gomti Nagar is now developing as the commercial and IT hub of mainland Lucknow. Till now the Cental Lucknow consisting of Hazratganj, Vidhan Sabha Marg & Ashok Marg is the main commercial area. Reality of Gomti Nagar is growing at the rate of 118%. It has Software Technology Park, Reserve Bank of India, NABARD and many other important office and commercial centres. The infrastructure of Gomti Nagar is still under construction, however once complete, it is expected to be the best in the city.
[edit] Georgraphy
Gomti Nagar is divided into
1. Gomti Nagar - Phase-I
2. Gomti Nagar - Phase - II &
3. Gomti Nagar Extension.
Whereas Phase-I & II are inhabited by the people, Gomti Nagar Extension is under construction. However recently the High Court has ordered for stay on construction in Gomti Nagar Extension till further orders [1].
Gomti Nagar is divided into various segments known as "Khands" and name of all "Khands" start with letter "V".
Lucknow's prime business establishments and offices are situated in Gomti Nagar. It has a Five Star hotel - Taj Residency. There two shopping malls cum multiplexes (Wave & Fun Repulic) which are situated in Gomti Nagar. There are many more shopping malls are coming up in Gomti Nagar.
Many important Government offices like Reserve Bank of India, PICUP etc are situated in Gomti Nagar.
Gomti Nagar has two beautiful and big parks, viz, Ambedkar Park and Lohia Park.
[edit] Transport
Gomti Nagar has a Railway station, which is situated on Lucknow - Barabanki railway line. The transportation is mainly road based. It is connected with the city through City Bus, autorickshaw etc.
[edit] Education
Amity University Uttar Pradesh is situated in Gomti Nagar. Gomti Nagar has few good schools of Lucknow, viz, City Montessori School, Seth MR Jaipuria School, Lucknow Public School etc.
