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Then: The ancient civilisation which flourished for more than three thousand years, was known as Indraprastha. According to legends, the city founded by the Pandavas in the times of the epic Mahabharata (circa 1500 B.C.), was located near the Old Fort. Dynasties and rulers flourished on its regal soil, and left behind a rich legacy of their past in the form of many monuments. Each, a silent chronicle of glory, they stand in testimony and are architectural marvels –The Red Fort, The Jama Masjid, the Jantar Mantar, etc...
Now: Industries, business and commerce, premium educational centers, etc. are all benchmarked for success. They reflect a structured pattern of social and economic development which has been sustained to achieve result, and are in keeping with today’s global demand. Delhi offers many opportunities, whether personal, recreational or business. It is home to many national and international companies which provide a broad range of products and services around the world. It provides the highest quality of life for those who reside here while assuring opportunities for businesses and those who will arrive.
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Housing: A price stability and greater demand has set in now. The demand has shifted from Connaught Circus to other places.
- In the residential sector, there has been a demand for leasing in Delhi, marked by requirements from Indian and foreign corporates.
- South Delhi is the preferred destination for corporates with medium to large space requirements expanding or relocating.
- Suburban locations like Gurgaon and Noida will be the destination for large IT firms and corporates looking out for back office operations.
- West Delhi is emerging as a promising retail market due to a sizeable population with high disposable incomes.
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City Facts |
| Area |
1483 sq. kms. (572.6 sq. miles) |
| State |
Delhi |
| District |
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| Altitude |
213 to 305 meters (699 to 1001 ft) above sea level |
| Location |
28o 39' North; 77o 13' East |
| Population |
16 million |
| Languages |
Hindi (predominant), Punjabi, English, Urdu |
| STD Code |
If calling from India: 011; If calling from outside India: 91-11 |
| Temperature |
Summer: 20o C to 45o C; Winter: 4o C to 34o C |
| Average Rainfall |
75 cm (29.5 inches) per annum |
| Clothing |
Cottons in summer, woollens in winter |
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Delhi is divided into:
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- Central:
Connaught Place, Hanuman Road Commercial Zone, Hanuman Road (Res. Zone),
Lady Harding Road,Area outside the extended commercial zone Parliament Street,
Panchkuian Road, Babar Road, Jhandewalan, Barakhamba road(beyond cann.place),
Janpath beyond (Conn.Place Extn. Upto Windsor Place ), Jantar Mantar Road beyond Conn.
Place Extn., Mandir Marg, Minto Road, Bhagat Singh Market, Krishna Market Paharganj,
Motia Khan (including C type tenements).
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- North:
Kamla Nagar,Rup Nagar, Shakti Nagar, Church Road, Roshnara Road, Lajp & Rai Road,
Ansari Market, Jawahar Nagar, Khurshid Market, Teliwara, Azad Market, Mall Road,
Rajpura Road, Millan Ganj, Alipur Road, Gokhala Market, Hethi Khana, Lehna Singh Market,
Nicholson Road, Vijay Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Subzi Mandi, Indira Nagar, Azadpur, Andhe Maghal,
Band Stend Area Extn (BSA), Bharat Nagar, Gurki Mandi, Gulabi Bagh, Kingsway Camp,
Timarpur, Angoori Bagh, Edward Lines, Hakikat Nagar, Hudson Lines.
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- South:
Khan Market, Diplomatic Enclave Ext., Aurangzeb Road, Tis January Marg, Humayun Road,
Sunder Nagar, Sadiq Nagar, R.K.Puram, Lodi Road, Aliganj, Lajpat Nagar incing Ring Road,
Lajpat Nagar I to IV, Jangpura, Friends Colony, M.B. Road, Diplomatic Enclave, Golf Links,
Prithvi Raj Road, Ratendon Road, Jor Bagh, Andrews Ganj, Defence Colony, Moti Bagh,
Lodi Estate, Sowa Nagar, Vasant Vihar (other than DDA land ), Nizamuddin, Kalkaji,
Malviya Nager (ext.) & Old.
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- West:
Ajmal Khan Road,Karol Bagh, M.N.Road, Rani Jhansi Market, Link Road (Karol Bagh),
Patel Nagar (East,West & South), Rajinder Nagar (Old & New), Rohtak Road (Old & New),
Najafgarh Industrial Area, Moti Nagar, Sarai Rohilla, Tilak Nagar, Ramesh Nager.
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