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Noida & Greater Noida

UP's IT and media capital — planned, modern and rapidly maturing. From Film City to the Expressway's gleaming tech parks.

2.7M
Population
203
km² Area
200+
IT Companies
2025
Jewar Airport
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23°
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AQI 175 — Moderate
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City at a Glance

Full Name New Okhla Industrial Development Area Gautam Budh Nagar district, UP
State Uttar Pradesh Administered by Noida Authority
Area 203 km² (Noida) + 274 km² (Gr. Noida) Combined Gautam Budh Nagar
Population ~2.7 Million One of India's fastest growing cities
Languages Hindi, English English widely used in IT sector
PIN Codes 201301 – 201310 201301 (Sector 18) to 201310 (Greater Noida)
Nearest Airport IGI Airport (DEL) ~45 km via DND. Jewar Airport upcoming
Key Highways NH-24, Noida Expressway, Yamuna Exp. FNG Expressway connecting F-N-G belt
Metro Blue Line · Aqua Line Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line operational
Major Hospitals Fortis, Jaypee, Kailash, Max Sector 128 emerging as healthcare corridor

Best Areas to Live in Noida & Greater Noida

Premium
Sector 18 & 15A

Noida's commercial heart. DLF Mall, Atta Market, best connectivity and premium apartments.

Rent (2BHK)₹25,000–₹70,000/mo
Buy (per sq ft)₹10,000–₹22,000/sqft
Blue Line metro DLF Mall Central
Premium
Sector 44 / 50

Quiet well-maintained sectors with large plots and proximity to expressway IT parks.

Rent (2BHK)₹20,000–₹55,000/mo
Buy (per sq ft)₹9,000–₹18,000/sqft
Large plots Quiet IT park access
Mid Range
Sector 76 / 78

High-rise corridor with good schools and Aqua Line metro to Greater Noida.

Rent (2BHK)₹14,000–₹30,000/mo
Buy (per sq ft)₹6,500–₹12,000/sqft
Aqua Line High-rises Good schools
Mid Range
Greater Noida West

Also called Noida Extension. Massive new apartments, metro coming, young buyer hotspot.

Rent (2BHK)₹10,000–₹22,000/mo
Buy (per sq ft)₹4,500–₹8,500/sqft
New projects Affordable Young buyers
Budget Friendly
Sector 62 / 63

IT sector belt. Close to offices, good rentals for professionals, Blue Line access.

Rent (2BHK)₹8,000–₹16,000/mo
Buy (per sq ft)₹4,500–₹8,000/sqft
IT offices Blue Line Professionals
Budget Friendly
Knowledge Park

Greater Noida's university belt. Affordable housing for students and young families.

Rent (2BHK)₹6,000–₹12,000/mo
Buy (per sq ft)₹3,500–₹6,500/sqft
University belt Affordable Students

Upcoming Developments in Noida & Greater Noida

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Infrastructure
Jewar International Airport — Noida International Airport

Asia's largest greenfield airport under construction. Phase 1 capacity 12M passengers, rising to 70M.

📍 Jewar, Greater Noida 📐 5,000 acres Phase 1 💰 ₹29,560 Crore
🔨 Under Construction
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Metro Expansion
Noida Metro Phase 2 — Aqua Line Extension

Extension of Aqua Line from Depot to Knowledge Park 5, adding 11 new stations.

📍 Depot → Knowledge Park 5 📏 14.95 km · 11 stations 💰 ₹2,085 Crore
✓ Approved
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Sports & Events
Buddh International Circuit — Revival Plans

Plans to revive BIC for motorsport events and multi-purpose entertainment venue.

📍 Sector 25, Greater Noida 📐 875 acres complex 🏎️ Last F1 race: 2013
💡 Proposed
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Commercial
Noida Film City Expansion — New Studios & OTT Hub

Major expansion with new sound stages, post-production facilities and OTT infrastructure.

📍 Sector 16A, Noida 📐 100+ acre expansion 💰 ₹1,500 Crore
📋 Planned

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