BrassCity Overview
Moradabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in the Mughal period and named after Prince Murad, the son of Emperor Shah Jahan. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Moradabad district.
Located about 167 km from New Delhi, the city lies on the banks of the Ramganga River. It is globally known as the Brass City(Peetal Nagri) for its large-scale export of metal handicrafts.
Moradabad exports brassware, aluminum crafts, iron sheet products, glassware, and mentha oil to countries like the USA, UK, Germany, and the Middle East.
Today, Moradabad is an important industrial, commercial, and railway hub in Western Uttar Pradesh.
Population
4M+
Distance
167 km from Delhi
Famous For
Brass Industry
Connectivity
Rail + NH24
Explore At a Glance
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At a Glance
- Established: 1600 (historical reference)
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- Famous as: Brass City (Peetal Nagri)
- River: Ramganga
- Distance from Delhi: ~167 km
Explore What’s New
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What’s New
- Smart City development projects
- Infrastructure upgrades & roads
- Industrial growth in export sector
- Digital governance initiatives
Explore Helpline Numbers
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Helpline Numbers
- Police Control Room DIAL 100
- CM Help Line : 1076
- Child Helpline : 1098
- Crime Stopper : 1090
- Ambulance Helpline : 108
- Ambulance Helpline Pregnant Ladies : 102
- NIC Service Desk : 1800 111 555
- Election Commission : 1800 180 1950
- Fire Helpline : 101
- Women Helpline : 1090
Explore Maps
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Maps
- Moradabad district location map
- Major highways and rail routes
- Nearby important cities
- Tourism and industrial zones