Meerut

Meerut is a city in the western region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Located in the Meerut district, the city is 80 km (80,000 m) northeast of the national capital New Delhi, and is 480 km (300 mi) west of the state capital, Lucknow. Meerut is the second-most populous city in the National Capital Region (NCR), a region centered on Delhi. As of 2024, Meerut is the 34th most populous city in India.