Greater Noida is a planned city located in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1991 under the UP Industrial Area Development Act of 1976, it is part of the National Capital Region and serves as an extension to the city of Noida. Situated 40.2 km southeast of New Delhi, Greater Noida is connected to the capital via the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, which takes approximately 30 minutes to travel.The city is administered by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority and covers an area of 38,000 hectares. Originally conceived to alleviate Delhi's rapid expansion and demographic pressure, Greater Noida has evolved into a significant hub for education, industry, and sports. The city is known for its wide roads, planned sectors named after Greek letters, and underground utilities.As per the 2011 census, Greater Noida had a population of 107,676, with a literacy rate of 86.54%. The city has attracted major investments in various sectors, including education, with several universities and institutes establishing campuses in the area. Greater Noida has also gained prominence in sports, hosting international events such as the Formula One Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit.
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