Gomti Nagar

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  ?Gomti Nagar
Uttar Pradesh • India
Coordinates: 26°51′00″N 80°59′00″E / 26.85, 80.983333
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 123 m (404 ft)
District(s) Lucknow

Coordinates: 26°51′00″N 80°59′00″E / 26.85, 80.983333

Gomti Nagar (Hindi: गोमती नगर, Urdu: گومتی نگر) 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 Central Lucknow consisting of Hazratganj, Vidhan Sabha Marg & Ashok Marg was the main commercial area. Realty 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.It boast some important National and State level headquarters of SONY,{{RELIANCE RETAIL]] etc.It also have very developed industrial area with several factories and industrial units.

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 sectors 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 three shopping malls cum multiplexes (Wave, Fun Republic & Pyramid) 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] Sectors (known as Khands) of Gomti Nagar

  1. Vishwas Khand
  2. Vishal Khand
  3. Vipul Khand
  4. Vijay Khand
  5. Vikas Khand
  6. Vinay Khand
  7. Viram Khand
  8. Vivek Khand
  9. Vineet Khand
  10. Viraat Khand
  11. Viraj Khand
  12. Vishesh Khand
  13. Vibhav Khand
  14. Vijayant Khand
  15. Vikrant Khand
  16. Vipin Khand
  17. Vastu Khand
  18. Vikalp Khand
  19. Vinamra Khand

[edit] Transport

Gomti Nagar has a Railway station, which is situated on Lucknow - Barabanki railway line. Another railway station - Malhaur, now falls with in Gomti Nagar. 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, Red Rose Inter college, etc.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Express India. Retrieved on 2007-01-04.

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