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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Modinagar
| nickname =
| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Modi mandir.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Modinagar,
| pushpin_map = India Uttar Pradesh
| pushpin_label_position =
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|28.828|N|77.569|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Ghaziabad district, India|Ghaziabad]]
| established_title = 
| established_date = 1933
| named_for =
| government_type =
| governing_body = Municipal Committee
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 219.16
| population_total = 475,843
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes =
| registration_plate = UP-14
| website =
| footnotes =
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Khadiboli]]
<ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web |title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=133155 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518065514/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=133155 |archive-date=2015-05-18 |access-date=10 May 2015 |publisher=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref>
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 201204
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 201204
| leader_title = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
| leader_name = Dr. Manju Shivach <ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/elections/uttar-pradesh/modi-nagar-mla-results "Modinagar MLA"]</ref>
| leader_title1 = Chairman of NPP
| leader_name1 = Mr. Ashok Maheshwari <ref>[https://www.livehindustan.com/ncr/ghaziabad/story---1674521.html "Modinagar Chairman"]</ref>
| official_name =
}}

'''Modinagar''' is a town and a [[municipal board]] in [[Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh|Ghaziabad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is 24 km from [[Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad city]], 48 km from [[New Delhi]]. It is a part of [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]].

The city was founded in 1933 by [[Gujarmal Modi]] who established the [[Modi Group|Modi Group of Industries]] here along with his brother, Kedar Nath Modi. It is approximately 45 [[kilometres]] north-east of [[New Delhi]]. It is situated on Ghaziabad Meerut [[National Highway 58 (India)|National Highway No. 58]], approximately equally distant from [[Meerut]] and [[Ghaziabad, India|Ghaziabad]]. It is best known as the home of business conglomerate [[Modi Enterprises]]. In recent years, Modinagar has been developed as an [[educational]] hub as many new institutions are being established in and around the city due to its location in [[National Capital Region]]. Modinagar is also a part of [[Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System]]. It is connected to recently constructed Delhi - Meerut Expressway (NE-3) via Bhojpur exit.

==Boundaries==
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It lies in Lat. 280 50' north and Long. 770 35' east, 25 km north-east of [[Ghaziabad, India|Ghaziabad]].

Modinagar lies on the [[Delhi]]-[[Mussoorie]] National Highway ([[National Highway 58 (India)|NH-58]]). Parallel to this road runs the [[Delhi]]-[[Saharanpur]] section of the [[Northern Railway (India)|Northern Railway]]. A metalled road going to [[Hapur]] originates from the city. [[Modinagar railway station]] is in between [[Meerut]] and [[Ghaziabad, India|Ghaziabad]] stations. Most of the major express trains as well as all general passenger [[trains]] from [[Delhi]] to Meerut-[[Haridwar]]-[[Dehradun]] route stop at this railway station.

== Economics ==
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Modinagar is known as the home of Modi Enterprises. The area has long been associated with sugar mills. The climate and good irrigation are ideal for growing fruit and vegetables. In recent years, Modinagar has grown as a bedroom community to [[Delhi]] and hosts a growing technology industry.

==Demographics==

{{bar box
|title=Religions in Modinagar (2011)<ref name="religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: Uttar Pradesh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11394/download/14507/DDW09C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
|titlebar=#Fcd116
|left1=Religion
|right1=Percent
|float=left
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|93.45}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam in Uttar Pradesh|Islam]]|green|6.05}}
{{bar percent|[[Sikhism]]|darkkhaki|0.16}}
{{bar percent|[[Jainism in Uttar Pradesh|Jainism]]|pink|0.11}}
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Uttar Pradesh|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|0.03}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.09}}
|caption=Distribution of religions
}}

{{As of|2006|alt=As of the 2006}} India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>
According to the final data, of Modinagar in Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation had a population of 475,843 and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1070 males. Males constitute 53.3% of the population and females 46.7%. Modinagar had high literacy rate of 86.75% compare to Ghaziabad because Ghaziabad had a literacy rate of 84.78% and also greater than the national average of 60.5%. Male literacy is 90%, and Female literacy is 78%. 15.67% of the population was under the age of 6 years. Modinagar have having a heavy dynamics with 93.45% Hindus and 6.05% are Muslims. Community present are [[Jats]] is largest community in Modinagar, [[SC/ST]]s is second largest community in Modinagar, [[Brahmin]]s is third largest community in Modinagar, [[Rajput]]s and [[Muslim]]s is fourth, [[Yadav]]s, [[Gujjar]]s, [[Prajapati]], [[Gadariya]] etc. Community population are around 160,050 are [[Jats]], 53,015 are [[SC/ST]] Castes, 52,050 [[Brahmin]]s including 28,050 [[Tyagi]]s, 38,950 [[Rajput]]s, 22,293 are [[Muslim]]s, 18,432 [[Gurjar|Gujar]]s, 16,154 [[Bania (caste)|Baniya]]s, 14,093 [[Gadariya]]s, 20,076 ([[Prajapati]], [[Saini]], [[Bhumihar]]) and 30,000 etc. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 12.68% and 0.12% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web |year=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Ghaziabad |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1214/download/3870/DH_2011_0909_PART_A_DCHB_GHAZIABAD.pdf |access-date= |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>

{{pie chart
|thumb = left
|caption = Languages in Modinagar (2011)<ref name="Lang"/>
|label2 = [[Hindi]] |value2 = 19.24 |color2 = orange
|label1 = [[Khadiboli]] |value1 = 77.52 |color1 = Red
|label3 = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] |value3 = 1.06 |color3 = pink
|label4 = Urdu |value4 = 2.18 |color4 = green
}}

[[Khadiboli]] is the most spoken language with 77.52 percent people speak [[Khadiboli]] in Modinagar. [[Hindi]] language is official language and largest population 19.24 percent spoke [[Hindi]]. Other languages such as [[Urdu]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], are spoken by a minority. There is a smattering of speakers of other languages due to Modinagar is near to Ghaziabad's position in the Delhi metro area.<ref name="Lang">{{cite web |title=2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue - Uttar Pradesh (Town Level) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10235/download/13347/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-0900.XLSX |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>

==Rail=={{unsourced section|date=May 2026}}
[[File:Namo Bharat Train Model.jpg|thumb|191x191px]]
The [[Delhi–Meerut_Regional_Rapid_Transit_System|Delhi–Meerut RRTS]] is an 82.15 km (51.05 mi) long semi-high speed rail connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. It is partly operational, with its second section from Sahibabad to Modinagar North opened to the public on 20 October 2023, and in 2024 the section from Modinagar to Meerut was also inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi.

==Population of Modinagar Tehsil==
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{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Particulars !! Rural!! Urban !! Total
|-
| Total Population || 2,96,176 || 3,41,309 || 6,37,485
|-
| Male Population || 1,58,479 || 1,81,395 || 3,39,874
|-
| Female Population || 1,37,697 || 1,59,914 || 2,97,611
|-
| Population Density || 1,542 / km² || 4,792 / km² || 2,421 / km²

|}

==Government and politics==
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In 2022, Assembly elections [[Bhartiya Janta Party]] candidate Manju Shiwach won the election.

The city administration is based at Tehsil, Modinagar and both the top chairs of the city namely, Sub Divisional Magistrate and The Circle Officer of Police have office at Tehsil.

==References==
{{Reflist}}
https://web.archive.org/web/20110528213837/http://www.acledu.co.in/
* {{cite book|last=Herdeck|first=Margaret |author2=Gita Piramal |title=India's industrialists, Volume 1 India's Industrialists|publisher=Lynne Rienner |year=1985|isbn=0-89410-415-2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xcbBEHHI-90C&q=Gujarmal+Modi&pg=PA233|ref=Gi}}
* {{cite book|last=Saxena|first=Aruna |title=Perspectives in industrial geography: a case study of an industrial city of Uttar Pradesh|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|year=1989|isbn=81-7022-250-8|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o31qeLOxQYsC&q=Gujarmal+Modi&pg=PA181|ref=Sa}}

==External links==
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* [http://www.nppmodinagar.com Modinagar City Nagar-Palika Website]
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[[Category:Modinagar| ]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ghaziabad district]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1933]]
[[Category:Company towns in India]]
[[Category:Cities in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Industrial cities and towns in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Modi Enterprises]]

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