Moradabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, founded in 1600 and known as the 'Brass City' due to its significant brass handicrafts exports. It has a diverse population of roughly four million and is an industrial hub, with its handicrafts industry accounting for over 40% of India's total handicraft exports. The city features notable attractions such as the Prem Wonderland entertainment complex, historical temples, and the Rampur Raza Library.

2. About Moradabad City
Moradabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh state of India. It was
established in 1600 by Murad, the son of the Mughal Emperor
Shahjahan; as a result the city came to known as Moradabad. It
is the administrative headquarters of Moradabad District.
The city is famous for its huge export of brass handicrafts to
North America and Europe, and is also thus called ‘Brass City’
or Peetal Nagri (in the local language). It has close to four
million citizens of various ethnicities and religions.

3. Climate In Moradabad
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average high
°C (°F)
17.1
(62.
8)
24.5
(76.1)
31.6
(88.
9)
36.4
(97.
5)
41.4
(106.
5)
44.7
(112.
5)
36.5
(97.7
)
33.4
(92.1)
34.1
(93.4
)
28.2
(82.
8)
27.4
(81.
3)
20
(68)
Average low °
C (°F)
4
(39)
7
(45)
12
(54)
15.7
(60.
3)
17.4
(63.3
)
17.7
(63.
9)
19.2
(66.6
)
21.5
(70.7)
19.2
(66.6
)
13.2
(55.
8)
12.1
(53.
8)
8
(46)
Average
precipitation
mm
18.2
(0.7
2)
24.5
(0.9
6)
12.1
(0.4
8)
12.4
(0.4
9)
21.6
(0.85
)
99.1
(3.9
0)
168.1
(6.62
)
207.1
(8.15)
99.3
(3.91
)
27.1
(1.07
)
6.1
(0.2
4)
9.0
(0.3
5)
Climate data for Moradabad

4. Prem Wonderland
Situated near the railway crossing on
Rampur on the outskirts of Moradabad,
Prem Wonderland and Prem Water
Kingdom is a huge entertainment
complex. It offers a wide array of water
sports and other entertainment
activities for the people of all age
groups, especially children in the city
and the surrounding areas who visit it
very often to pass their time.

5. Bade Hanuman Ji
Bade Hanuman Ji Temple is situated at
Hanuman Garhi in a small town of
Chandausi in district Moradabad. This is
one of the ancient and most famous
temples in the region. It houses the
statues of Lord Hanuman. It is believed to
have been built approximately 400 years
back and is located close to the Sita
Ashram Playground at Hanumangarhi.

6. Vidur Kuti
Vidur was a highly revered personage
in Mahabharata because he exhibited
the qualities of saintliness, truthfulness
and impartiality. It is said that when the
war of Mahabharata was to begin, he
was requested by both the warring
factions, Kauravas and Pandavas, to
take care of their women and children
so that they were not killed in the war.

7. Najibudaulah's Fort
Situated at Najababad in Moradabad in
Uttar Pradesh, Najibudaulah’s Fort was
built by Ghulam Kadir alias Najibudaulah
in 18th century after the downfall of the
Mughal Empire. Ghulam Kadir was a
notorious dacoit called Sultana Dakoo. A
clever burglar, he would hide in this fort
to avoid being arrested by the British
police. The fort stands intact even to this
day and is a popular tourist destination.

8. Mandawar Ka Mahal
Queen Victoria of England was fond
of Urdu language. She called a
Munsh (teacher) Mazhar Ali from
India to her palace in England to
teach her Urdu and Persian
languages. Pleased and gratified
with the services of the Munshi, she
built a palace for him in Mandawar,
called Mandawar ka Mahal in 1850.

9. Rampur Raza Library
Rampur Raza Library is situated in
Rampur in Uttar Pradesh. It was set
up by Nawab Faizullah Khan in 1774.
He gave away all the books he had
inherited from his predecessors
along with those kept in the
Nawabs’ Toshakhana. It houses an
extensive collection of books on
Indo-Islamic cultural heritage.

10. Sai Temple
Located in Deen Dayal Nagar, Phase
II close to Shri Sai Karuna Dham in
Moradabad, Sai Temple is dedicated
to Sai Baba of Shirdi. Since the
revered saint believed in Sabka
Malik Ek and was also known for his
mystical healing powers, the shrine
is a favourite destination for
followers of all faiths in the city.

11. Economy
● Moradabad is a major industrial city and export hub. Its
handicrafts industry accounts for more than 40% of total
handicraft exports from India.
● In 2006-2007, Moradabad export turnover was ₹32 billion
($530 millions). In 2012-2013 it increased to ₹40 billion ($667
millions).
● In October 2014, Livemint included Moradabad in its list of
"25 Emerging Cities To Watch Out For In 2025".
● Moradabad brass industry that employs tens of thousands
of workers has been impacted by ongoing wars in Libya
and Syria.

12. Demographics
● According to the 2011 census Moradabad city has a
population of 887,871. The population of Moradabad district
was 4,772,006, roughly equal to the nation of Singapore or
the US state of Alabama.
● It is the second most populated district in the state of Uttar
Pradesh. This gives it a ranking of 26th in India (out of a
total of 640).
● The district has a population density of 1,284 inhabitants
per square kilometre (3,330/sq mi). Its population growth
rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 25.25%.

13. Population of Moradabad 2019
To know precisely the number of inhabitants in Moradabad in
the year 2019, the population figures of the past 5 years should
be checked. They are as per the following:
https://indiapopulation2019.com/population-of-moradabad-2
019.html