Gandhi Nagar, Delhi Explained

Gandhi Nagar
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood of Delhi
Pushpin Map:India New Delhi
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Delhi, India
Coordinates:28.6605°N 77.2563°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Delhi
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:East Delhi
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:110 031
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Ghaziabad
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:East Delhi
Blank3 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Gandhi Nagar
Blank4 Name Sec1:Civic agency
Blank4 Info Sec1:MCD

Gandhi Nagar is a residential area in the East Delhi district of Delhi in the Trans-Yamuna area. It is most known for Gandhi Nagar Market, which is Asia's biggest readymade garments/textile market.[1] Gandhi Nagar has many shops and factories. [2]

Administratively it is one of the three subdivision of the East Delhi district (the others being Preet Vihar and Vivek Vihar) and one of the ten state legislative assembly constituencies under the East Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency),[3] presently represented by harsh malhotraThe area is one of the most congested colonies with a population of around 3.5 lakh. It has one of highest Muslim populations which are workers in the factory in the East Delhi constituency at 22%.[4]

It had been listed as a notorious market between 2016 and 2017 by the USTR for selling counterfeit apparel.[5] [6] in gandhi nagar near by seelampur, shanti mohalla is one of the biggest bulk fabric supplier market in Asia their are thousand of wholesaler in shanti mohalla which deal in wholesale fabric .Shanti Mohalla is situated in the Shahdara district of Delhi, a bustling area known for its dense commercial activity and rich cultural heritage. The market is easily accessible via road and public transportation.if you want to see the wave of fabric come to shanti mohalla their are many big supplier of fabric in shanti mohalla like1. osho om texture 2. Agarwal fabric 3. shubham textile Shanti Mohalla has a long history as a commercial center, evolving from a small cluster of shops to a major fabric market. Its growth has been driven by Delhi’s expanding textile industry and the increasing demand for diverse fabrics . Shanti Mohalla is organized into several lanes, each specializing in different types of fabrics such as cotton, silk, and synthetics. The market is densely packed with shops and stalls, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.konw more]

Residential colonies

It is surrounded by other colonies including Geeta Colony, Seelampur and Krishna Nagar. The colonies under this Assembly Constituency are:

Mahila Colony

Education

Transportation

To make road travel from Mayur Vihar Phase I to Gandhi Nagar traffic-signal-free, four major road infrastructure projects worth Rs.412 crore, including the Geeta Colony bridge were inaugurated in 2009 by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.[7]

Metro stations Distance
4.7 km
2.7 km
3.8 km
5.4 km
6.3  km
Shastri Park1.6 km

Source Code : 23623

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Notes and References

  1. News: Lovely stands strong in Gandhi Nagar. 25 November 2008. The Hindu. 1 April 2010. Chennai, India. 9 March 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110309142321/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/25/stories/2008112550090200.htm. dead.
  2. Web site: Gandhi Nagar Pincode Delhi . citypincode.in . 2014-03-09.
  3. News: Delimitation panel accepts NCP's proposals. 3 December 2005. The Hindu. 1 April 2010. Chennai, India. 6 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121106011832/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/03/stories/2005120311470400.htm. dead.
  4. News: Delhi now SC-OBC stronghold. 4 March 2009. The Times of India. 1 April 2010. Abantika. Ghosh. 3 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121103150415/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-03-04/delhi/28001636_1_obcs-punjabis-south-delhi. dead.
  5. Web site: 2017 Out of Cycle Review of Notorious Markets . Office of the United States Trade Representative . January 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201223192143/https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/files/Press/Reports/2017%20Notorious%20Markets%20List%201.11.18.pdf . December 23, 2020 . January 11, 2018. live.
  6. Web site: December 2016 . 2016 Out of Cycle Review of Notorious Markets . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201223214512/https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/2016-Out-of-Cycle-Review-Notorious-Markets.pdf . December 23, 2020 . January 10, 2021 . Office of the United States Trade Representative.
  7. News: Now no stoppage from Mayur Vihar to Gandhi Nagar . 23 December 2009. The Hindu. 1 April 2010.