15-643: Karol Bagh (also spelled Qarol Bagh , pronounced [qəroːl baːɣ] ) is a neighborhood in Central District of Delhi , India . It is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for shopping streets, such as the Ghaffar Market and Ajmal Khan Road. It was home to the Karol Bagh Lok Sabha constituency until it was abolished in 2008. Residential areas W.E.A, Beadon Pura, Reghar Pura, Dev Nagar, and Bapa Nagar have
30-400: A sex ratio of 892 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 85.25%. The readjusted Central Delhi district has a population of 894,389, of which 876,643 (98.02%) live in urban areas. The readjusted district has a sex ratio of 876 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes make up 197,123 (22.04%) of the population. Languages of Central Delhi district (2011) At the time of
45-560: A mix of commercial activities such as wholesale markets Tank Road Garment Market and Hardhyan Singh Road Leather market. Tank Road wholesale garment market came into existence with a few shopkeepers at the end of the 1980s. It offers multiple stores for ethnic women's wear i.e. suits, sarees, and lehengas. The name Karol Bagh, also spelled Qarol Bagh, derives from the Hindi-Urdu words "Qarol" (क़रोल, قرول) meaning "curved like green chilly" and "Bagh" (बाग़, باغ) meaning "garden". The place
60-548: A population of 582,320 (2011 census), and an area of 25 square kilometres (9.7 sq mi), with a population density of 25,759/km (66,720/sq mi), making it the most densely populated district of India. Central Delhi business district and high rises. It includes Old Delhi . The Central District is headed by a District Magistrate under whom there is an Additional District Magistrate, three Sub-Divisional Magistrates, three Tehsildars and two Sub-Registrar Officers. The District Magistrate reports to Divisional Commissioner. DM
75-619: A prominent and attractive destination for shoppers in Delhi. The nearest railway stations are Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Delhi Kishanganj , both about a kilometer from Central Karol Bagh. Karol Bagh is situated at a distance of 20 – 22 km. from the Indira Gandhi International Airport , and 4.1 km. from New Delhi Railway Station. It is also serviced by the Karol Bagh Metro station , located on
90-800: Is the monitoring/control officer who supervises and directs the work. The district is divided into three subdivisions, Civil Lines , Karol Bagh , and Kotwali, Delhi. Each Subdivision is headed by a SDM and has police stations under it. SDM Kotwali 1) Darya Ganj 2) Jama Masjid 3) Chandni Mahal 4) I P Estate 5) Sarai Rohilla 6) Gulabi Bagh 7) Sadar Bazar 8) Bada Hindu Rao 9) Sabzi Mandi 10) Kotwali 11) Lahori Gate 12) Kashmiri Gate 13) Old Delhi Railway Station 14) Kashmiri Gate Metro Station 15) Sarai Rohilla Railway Station SDM Karol Bagh 1) Karol Bagh 2) Rajinder Nagar 3) Prasad Nagar 4) Deshbandhu Gupta Road 5) Pahar Ganj 6) Nabi Karim 7) Kamla Market 8) Hauz Qazi SDM Civil Lines 1) Civil Lines 2) Roop Nagar 3) Burari 4) Timar Pur 5) Maurice Nagar According to
105-484: The 1984 anti-Sikh riots , including burning of shops. Karol Bagh was the target of a terrorist bomb blast in Ghaffar Market in October 2008. The historic Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College was inaugurated here by Mahatma Gandhi in 1921, and Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College of Delhi University is situated here. Faith Academy Senior Secondary School is a Christian minority school on John L Dorsey Road. The school
120-504: The 2011 census Central Delhi has a population of 582,320, roughly equal to the nation of Solomon Islands or the US state of Wyoming . This gives it a ranking of 531st in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 23,149 inhabitants per square kilometre (59,960/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was −10.48%. Central Delhi has
135-724: The Blue Line of the Delhi Metro . Central Delhi district Central Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. It is bounded by the Yamuna River on the east and by the districts of North Delhi to the north, West Delhi and South West Delhi to the west, New Delhi to the south, and East Delhi to the east across the Yamuna. Central Delhi has
150-485: The 2011 census, 85.05% of the population spoke Hindi , 4.27% Punjabi , 3.59% Urdu , 1.16% Bhojpuri and 1.05% Bengali as their first language. East Delhi East Delhi is an administrative district of Delhi in India . It is bounded by the Yamuna River on the west, North East Delhi to the north, Ghaziabad District of Uttar Pradesh state to the east, and Gautam Buddha Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh to
165-458: The US state of Nebraska . This gives it a ranking of 284th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 27,132 inhabitants per square kilometre (70,270/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16.68%. East Delhi has a sex ratio of 884 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 88.75%. The Scheduled Castes make up of 16.5% (281,482) of total district population. Hinduism
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#1732790182775180-417: The south. Administratively, the district is divided into three subdivisions: Gandhi Nagar , Preet Vihar , and Mayur Vihar . East Delhi has a population of 1,709,346 (2011 census) and an area of 64 km (25 sq mi), with a population density of 22,639 persons per km². According to the 2011 census East Delhi has a population of 1,709,346, roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia or
195-479: The time of the Partition of India in 1947, which also resulted in an influx of refugees from West Punjab and Sindh , many of whom were traders. There is a sizable Marathi -speaking population, a Tamil -speaking population, and a large Bengali community, most of whom are employed in jewellery manufacturing. Karol Bagh hosts one of the oldest Durga Puja in the city. There were incidents at Karol Bagh during
210-733: Was founded in East Patel Pragar in 1964. Karol Bagh is a popular shopping destination for affluent residents of West and Central Delhi. Known for its bustling markets, Karol Bagh features prominent shopping areas such as Ajmal Khan Road and Arya Samaj Road. The market is one of the oldest shopping centers in Delhi, offering a wide variety of goods from large air-conditioned showrooms to small, quaint shops in narrow alleys. Several areas within Karol Bagh are known for their specialization in particular types of goods: Karol Bagh's diverse shopping options and specialized market areas make it
225-410: Was named for the numerous herbal gardens in the area. In the 1920s, the villages of Madhoganj, Jaisingh Pura, Raja ka Bazaar, and others were evacuated to build Connaught Place and nearby areas. The villagers were relocated once to the west of Karol Bagh, then to a second rocky area populated by trees and bushes. Karol Bagh was primarily populated with Muslims until the mass exodus to Pakistan at
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