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Who is the largest city in India?
India: Major Cities
- New Delhi, India’s capital, is a modern city with a population of more than 7 million people.
- Bombay (Mumbai), India’s largest city, has a metropolitan area population of more than 15 million.
- Calcutta (Kolkata) is India’s second largest city.
Is Delhi the same as New Delhi?
Although colloquially Delhi and New Delhi are used interchangeably to refer to the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), these are two distinct entities, with New Delhi forming a small part of the city of Delhi. The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by George V during the Delhi Durbar of 1911.
Is Delhi a city or a state?
National Capital Territory
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. It is situated alongside River Yamuna and bordered by Haryana state on three sides and by Uttar Pradesh state to the east.
How large is Delhi?
1,484 km²
Delhi/Area
The National Capital Territory of Delhi covers an area of 1,484 km2 (573 sq mi), of which 783 km2 (302 sq mi) is designated rural, and 700 km2 (270 sq mi) urban therefore making it the largest city in terms of area in the country. It has a length of 51.9 km (32 mi) and a width of 48.48 km (30 mi).
What is the land area of Delhi?
The National Capital Territory of Delhi covers an area of 1,484 km2 (573 sq mi), of which 783 km2 (302 sq mi) is designated rural, and 700 km2 (270 sq mi) urban therefore making it the largest city in terms of area in the country.
Why is Delhi called Delhi?
According to legend, the city was named for Raja Dhilu, a king who reigned in the region in the 1st century bce. The names by which the city has been known—including Delhi, Dehli, Dilli, and Dhilli, among others—likely are corruptions of his name.