Civil Lines is a residential neighbourhood in

Moradabad Moradabad () is an industrial city, commissionerate, and municipal corporation in Moradabad district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of the Ramganga river, at a distance of from the national capital, New Del ...

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. It is one of the various

Civil Lines Civil Lines, historically known as White Town, were residential neighborhoods developed during the British Raj for senior civilian officers, such as the Divisional Commissioner and District Magistrate. These townships were established across the In ...

neighbourhoods developed by the

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for the senior officers in British India. The Moradabad Club is also situated in this neighbourhood.Moradabad Club, Civil Lines, Moradabad
/ref> Though a residential neighbourhood, commercial buildings can also be seen in the area. Moradabad's first

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Crossroads Mall also came up in this neighbourhood in 2006. The area also has numerous schools, hospitals and shopping areas. The income tax department building is also located in the neighbourhood.

Educational institutions

* St Mary's Senior Secondary School * Wilsonia School * KCM School * RN Inter College * Bonne Anne Public School *P.M.S. Public School

Hospitals

* District Hospital * Railway Hospital * District Eye Hospital

Recreation and entertainment

* Moradabad Club * Crossroads Mall * Ambedkar Park

Notable residents

* Ponty Chadha, Ex Chairman of Wave Group *

Robert Vadra Robert Vadra (born 18 April 1969) is an Indian entrepreneur, and the husband of Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi. Early life and family Robert Vadra was born in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, to Rajendra Vadra and Maureen on 18 April 1969. His father's ...

, businessman and son-in-law of

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"Another tragedy in Vadra family"
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'', 20 September 2003.

References

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