Netaji Nagar, Delhi Explained

Netaji Nagar
Settlement Type:Neighborhood of Delhi
Pushpin Map:India New Delhi
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Delhi, India
Coordinates:28.5821°N 77.194°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Delhi
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:South West Delhi
Subdivision Type3:Metro
Subdivision Name3:New Delhi
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Blank3 Name Sec1:Planning agency
Blank3 Info Sec1:MCD

Netaji Nagar is a part of South West Delhi and comes under the New Delhi parliamentary area. It predominantly has official government residences/quarters. The community is located close to Shanti path which has several embassies. The Prime Minister's residence is approximately 2 km away. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce is situated in the locality. Some other nearby locations include Safdarjung Enclave, R.K. Puram Sector 13, Hyatt Regency hotel, Bhikaji Cama Place, Palika Bhawan, Leela Palace.The area is named in the memory of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

There was an illegal slum there which was demolished on 19 September 2010.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delhi slum razed to avoid offending luxury hotel guests. 19 September 2010.