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GURGAON: The Millenium City
History of Gurgaon
Gurgaon is located in the northern part of Haryana and the city's
population is around 1,000,000 (as per the 2001 census). Gurgaon is
the main city of the National
Capital Region of Delhi because it the home to major IT companies
and provides the best infrastructure in terms of schools, roads, housing
societies and medical facilities.
The name "Gurgaon" has some mythological connection because the city
was the home to Guru Dronacharya and was called "Guru-Gram". Pandavas
and Kauravas gifted the city to their respected "Guru" Dronacharya
and during that time it was called "Guru-Gram". Later this name was
changed to "Gurgaon".
About the City and Demography
Gurgaon is famous for its outsourcing and off shoring services that
contribute the most towards the economy of
Gurgaon. Among the major industries
in Gurgaon, IT, ITES, auto manufacturing and pharmaceuticals
have the maximum existence. However, other industries and MNCs are
coming to Gurgaon considering the infrastructure facilities and skilled
labor that comprises of people from all across India.
Better connectivity with Delhi and the International Airport makes
the city a preferred destination for corporate bodies and foreign
investors. Connectivity has improved with flyovers being operational
on the NH8 highway and commuting
from Delhi to Gurgaon hardly takes 45 minutes.
Professionals
from all across India come to Gurgaon in search of jobs and livelihood.
People find the city amicable for staying as there are flats, apartments,
housing societies, residential colonies and independent homes where
accommodation is available at affordable rates.
Shopping, dinning and entertainment can be availed at the shopping
malls of Gurgaon like Sahara Mall, DLF City Center, DLF Grand Mall,
DT Mall, DT Mega Mall, Metropolitan Mall and MGF Mega City. The Haryana
government has taken up the project to build world class "Golden Triangle
City Center" in Sector 29 that will have four skyscrapers.
People have peace and serenity in Gurgaon because the residential
societies are well guarded by security officials. Infrastructural
facilities like schools, roads, hospitals and markets make the place
suitable for relocation.
| General Information
on Gurgaon |
| Location |
Northern part of Haryana |
| Town Area |
15.33 sq. kms |
| Latitude |
28° 47' N |
| Longitude |
70º03' E |
| Population |
173,542 (according to 2001 census) |
| Languages spoken |
Hindi, English, Urdu |
Services and Institutions
Gurgaon has some good schools and professional institutes that beckon
students from all across the country, especially from adjoining states.
Some of the technical institutes in Gurgaon
are:
- MDI
- Institute of Technology and Management
- Dronacharya College of Engineering
- Indian Institute of Law
- The State Bank training Academy
- Apeejay College of Engineering
- Institute for International management and Technology.
- The Fertiliser Development Institute
- Potash Research Institute
- The Ansal Institute of Higher Education
- Gurgaon Institute of Dental Sciences
- Sushant School of Art and Architecture
Schools in Gurgaon
- Alpine Convent School
- Amity International School
- Delhi Public School
- Shalom Hills International School
- Summer Fields School
- Rotary Public School
- Blue Bells Model School
- Our Lady of Fatima Convent High School
- DAV Public School
- Ryan International
- Pathways World School near Aravali Hills
Transport Facilities in Gurgaon
The city is connected with Delhi and other neighboring states via
bus service and cabs or taxis. Traveling to Delhi is not a problem
because you have so many buses to different parts of Delhi. If you
have to travel to Delhi
then the most preferred bus service would be the one in the AIIMS
- Gurgaon route via Mehrauli and Dhaula Kuan. Other bus routes of
DTC are Gurgaon - Karol Bagh and Gurgaon - Safdarjung. The main bus
depot in Gurgaon has buses traveling to Jammu, Faridabad, Sonepat,
Rohtak, Gohana, Jaipur and other places in Haryana as well as neigbouring
states.
Work on Delhi Metro Rail
stretch to Gurgaon has started and the project would be over by the
year 2010. Metro service will connect Gurgaon to the Rajiv Chowk station
in New Delhi.
Real Estate Gurgaon
Real Estate in Gurgaon has seen major developments over the past few
years with new residential and commercial
properties being developed. Gurgaon is the most preferred destination
from investment point of view and people are investing in property
like never before. If you are looking for buying
a house in Gurgaon then you should look for housing
projects in Gurgaon that would provide you the best of facilities
along with other residential projects like apartments, flats and villas
by major builders in Gurgaon.
Some of the upcoming Real-Estate Projects
in Gurgaon:
- Park View 2
- Central Park
- Parvsnath Greenville
- Wembley Estate
- Malibu Towne
- PalmGroove Heights
- Mayfield Gardens
- Sahara Grace
- Orchid Belmonte
- Eldeco Mansionzol
- Vatika City
- Heritage City
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