MEERUT CANTONMENT: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

  Meerut Cantt is a place where first salvo was fired in 1857, when the first war of Independence started. “Kali Paltan” to which Mangal Pandey belongs is situated right in the midst of this historical Cantonment. It was established sometime in early 19^th century after the battle of Laswari. It is situated between rivers Ganga & Jamuna. It is well connected with the rest of Country by roads as well as by Rail. The Delhi Niti Paas Road (State Highway No. 45 also known as GT Road) passes through Meerut Cantonment. 

(A) Year of Establishment                                 1803

(B) Area Profile

Civil Area ( sec 43 of CA 1924)          149.51 hectares
Bungalow Area                                   3418.55 hectares
Total Area                                            3568.06 hectares

(C) Demographic Profile

The Population of Meerut Cantt as per 2001 census is as under:
Civil Population                                66242
Military Population                           24279
Total Population                              90521
Civil Population (2004)                  1.00 lac (Approx)

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