31-614: Palam (phonetically Pālam) is a major residential colony located in Dwarka , South West Delhi . It is one of 70 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of the Delhi National Capital Territory in northern India . Palam is listed in the Ain-i-Akbari as a pargana under Delhi sarkar , producing a revenue of 5,726,787 dams for the imperial treasury and supplying a force of 1000 infantry and 70 cavalry. Palam
62-429: A smart city under Delhi Development Authority 's ‘smart sub-city’ project. Dwarka (Delhi Assembly constituency) and Matiala (Delhi Assembly constituency) both represent Dwarka sub-city and are one of the 70 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Delhi. Dwarka is named after the legendary Dwaraka kingdom . It is a short distance away from Gurgaon which is a major hub for large national and multinational corporations in
93-487: A plot is used for residential flats and the remaining 20% for commercial use. This unique MLU concept is convenient for the occupants of Dwarka DDA flats, as they get the facility of shopping, dining and purchasing groceries nearby. The sub-city has been planned for an environment of convenience containing essential facilities and services at different levels - mainly health, education, hotel, safety and security, cultural, and communication etc. Two malls recently opened one at
124-579: Is 5648 Hectares. The population density is around 160–200 per H A. Road length in Dwarka is 396 km. The irregularity in transportation of garbage and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation failing to clean Dwarka, has recently caused the sub-city to face a severe sanitation crisis. The Delhi High Court has been looking into the issue of lack of sanitation and cleaning in Dwarka since 2014. Civic agencies such as DDA and
155-464: Is emerging as a cultural hub of southwest Delhi. There are different music and dance clubs present. Shopping centres have come up in the five-star hotels and another one next to Sector 12 metro station which hosts few eateries and places to hang out. In 2019, Vegas Mall, a commercial complex was inaugurated. It consists of a shopping mall, movie theatre, corporate offices and various restaurants spread over an area of 7 acres. The architecture of Vegas Mall
186-697: Is located in Dwarka. The sub-city is close to Indira Gandhi International Airport and the Millenium City of Gurugram in Haryana in the NCR region. It is among the largest sub-city in Asia. Dwarka is organized into sectors and mainly has Cooperative Group Housing Societies as residential options. It is one of the most sought-after residential areas in Delhi . The sub-city also has the largest rooftop solar plant in
217-628: Is planning to create an 18-hole state-of-the-art golf course over an area of 173 acres in Sector 24. Currently, the Dwarka Sub-City (Sector 1 to 29) is divided into 5 MCD Wards: 135 - Kakraula, 136 - Matiala, 141 - Bijwasan, 145 - Palam, and 147 - Mahavir Enclave. Dwarka is divided into three Assembly Constituencies i.e. AC-34 Matiala, AC-36 Bijwasan, AC-37 Palam. It is also divided into two Parliamentary constituencies i.e. West Delhi and South Delhi. The area of Dwarka Sub-city as per DDA records
248-727: Is referenced in a sarcastic Persian verse commenting on the weakness of the Mughal Empire in its Late Period: Sultanat-e-Shah-e-Alam, Az Dilli ta Palam , which means "The dominion of Emperor Shah Alam begins from Delhi and ends at Palam." This indicates that Palam existed during the rule of the Mughal Empire in India . Palam and surrounding suburbs of Delhi were recaptured by the Maratha forces led by Baji Rao I , in their attempt to take Delhi back from Muslims in 1753. Palam
279-702: Is sinking down in Delhi due to groundwater overpumping. Delhi Development Authority is currently planning to establish Bharat Vandana Park , to be spread over 220 acres in sector 20. Dwarka is home to a sports complex (DDA Sports Complex) in Sector 11 with facilities such as Tennis (Clay & Hard Courts), Badminton including covered Badminton Hall, Table Tennis, Billiards / Snooker / Pool, Basket Ball, Volleyball, Jogging Track, Cricket, Cricket Practice Pitches, Multigym, Skating, Snack - Bar, Pro - Shop, Tennis Practice wall, Squash, Children Park, Yoga, Karate, Swimming Pool with Toddler Pool. The Delhi Development Authority
310-608: Is situated 20 km southwest of the New Delhi City Centre . It is surrounded by Delhi Cantt , Dwarka and Janakpuri . Palam is part of the "Dwarka Sub-Division" of the South West Delhi District. Palam is broadly divided into Raj Nagar and Sadh Nagar. Raj Nagar is divided into 2 parts: Raj Nagar-1 and Raj Nagar Part-2. Similarly, Sadh Nagar is divided into Sadh Nagar-1 and Sadh Nagar-2. Ram chowk, Maharaja Agrasen Chowk, Pradhan Chowk are
341-730: Is situated in Palam. Palam's public health services network includes Palam Colony D-66 Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) dispensary , a Primary Health Centre (PHC). Dwarka, Delhi Dwarka is a neighbourhood located in Southwestern edge of Indian Capital New Delhi in South West Delhi district of the NCT of Delhi . The district court that functions under the Delhi High Court for South West Delhi
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#1732783164881372-780: The Delhi Development Authority . A small baoli, discovered five years ago in Dwarka, has been restored and could become a tourist attraction. An elaborate conservation project by the India National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) for the Lodi-era baoli was completed recently. Dwarka Baoli (also known as Loharehri Baoli) is a historical stepwell recently discovered in Dwarka Sub City , in South West Delhi, India. It
403-630: The National Capital Territory . Palam Metro Station is served by Magenta Line of Delhi Metro that directly connects it to Janakpuri and Botanical Garden (Noida). Palam's underground Metro station is situated near Palam Police Station. It was opened for public on 29 May 2018. Palam Railway Station has connections to Rewari , Delhi Cantonment and New Delhi . Porbandar , Motihari & Delhi Sarai Rohilla trains pass through Palam Railway Station. Indira Gandhi International Airport , formerly known as Palam Airport,
434-734: The South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency from where Ramesh Bidhuri from BJP is the MP . In Delhi Legislative Assembly Bhavna Gaur from AAP is the MLA from Palam . The entire Palam area consisting of wards Mahavir Enclave (147), Mangla Puri (130), Palam (145), Rajnagar (142) and Sadh Nagar (146) falls in the Najafgarh zone of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation . Palam features an atypical version of
465-525: The Union territory of Delhi. In January 2017, the Cabinet of India approved Dwarka to be the second Diplomatic Enclave for 39 countries on 34 hectares, after Chanakyapuri . In 2016, the Cabinet of India , chaired by PM Narendra Modi , approved 89.72 hectares of land for an Exhibition-cum Convention centre , estimated to cost ₹ 260 billion (US$ 3.1 billion). Dwarka is being developed as
496-651: The University School of Law and Legal Studies and University School of Management Studies , among others. The university has around 120 affiliated colleges in the NCR. Engineering and law institutes in Dwarka include Bhaskaracahrya College of Applied Sciences, University School of Chemical Technology , (GGSIPU) University School of Information, Communication and Technology (GGSIPU), Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College , Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University , Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, and National Law University, Delhi . Bagdola Bagdola
527-432: The humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cwa ). The warm season lasts from 9 April to 8 July, with an average daily high temperature above 36 °C (97 °F). The hottest day of the year is 22 May, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and low of 25 °C (77 °F). The cold season lasts from 11 December to 11 February with an average daily high temperature below 18 °C (64 °F). The coldest day of
558-592: The Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station and another near the Dwarka Sector 14 metro station. The sub-city is well-equipped with multiple elementary and higher secondary schools. Faculty of Law, University of Delhi is planning a new campus in Dwarka and will build hostels for students and residential quarters for staff members. National Law University, Delhi and Netaji Subhas University of Technology are located in Dwarka. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has its main campus in Dwarka Sector 16-C, housing
589-546: The Government of India, set up in 1988 is located in Dwarka. The Ministry of External Affairs owns the MEA Housing Complex in Dwarka, for the housing of its officials and diplomats. The Government of Delhi has approved the construction of Indira Gandhi Hospital, a super-specialty hospital in Dwarka, which will cost ₹ 850 crore (US$ 100 million) and will be spread over 24 acres, to be operational from
620-490: The blessings of Dada Dev before starting any new venture. All the year around pilgrims come to the temple to offer prayers and to seek fulfilment of their wishes. Many festivals are celebrated here in great joy, particularly Janmastmi ( Krishnastmi ). The Palam Mosque is the only surviving building of Babur 's reign in Delhi. It is recognised for its Sanskrit inscription and for having been visited by Ibn Battuta . According to an inscription in mixed Arabic and Persian prose on
651-474: The country and about 10 km away from Indira Gandhi International Airport . With the opening up of the Airport Express Line in 2011, the travel time from the Dwarka Sector 21 Metro station to Airport was reduced to less than 10 minutes . Some parts of modern-day Dwarka historically came under the colony of Pappankalan , which are now being developed under the 'Urban Expansion Projects' of
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#1732783164881682-521: The gram devta (village god) of the 12 villages of Palam, Shahbad, Bagdola , Nasirpur, Bindapur, Dabri , Asalatpur, Untkala, Matiala, Baprola, Poothkala and Nangalraya. Established in Vikram Samvant 781 or 838 AD, after a dream made Saints Dada Dev and Jaidev transport a stone north from Tonk in Rajasthan , the temple complex is huge and is spread over eight acres. Devotees believe in seeking
713-480: The lowest and highest temperatures ever recorded being −2.2 and 48.4 °C (28.0 and 119.1 °F) respectively. The annual mean temperature is 25 °C (77 °F); monthly mean temperatures range from 13 to 32 °C (55 to 90 °F). The highest temperature recorded in July was 45.7 °C (114.3 °F) in 1987. The average annual rainfall is approximately 714 mm (28.1 in), most of which falls during
744-400: The major landmarks of Sadh Nagar. Whereas, Bhagwaan Parshuram Chowk, Dada Chhatri Wala Marg, Standard Sweets Corner, Mamta Bakery, DDA Park and Jhande Wala Chowk are the major landmarks of Raj Nagar. Palam Village is very historical village in Delhi where Palam area is named after. It is also famous for Khap panchayat Palam 360 Khap (Dilli) of Delhi since thousands of years. Palam lies in
775-479: The monsoon in July and August. The average date of the advent of monsoon winds in Palam is 29 June. Palam's market is quite famous with over 1,000 shops. Many shops are located on the Palam Main Road, Ram Chowk, Syndicate Market, Dada Chhatri Wala Marg, Old Mehrauli Road, 60 ft. road. Palam's culture is diverse and includes many temples, the biggest and oldest of which is Dada Dev Mandir, worshiped as
806-493: The municipal corporation have blamed Dwarka filth on ‘lack of civic sense’. In February 2020, Delhi High Court directed South Delhi Municipal Corporation and DDA to provide a healthy and safe environment to residents of the sub-city. Two new police districts were proposed in 2016 to increase security. Dwarka sub-city, which earlier came under one police station, has been now split up between three police stations – Dwarka North, Dwarka South and Dwarka West. Dwarka sub-city
837-488: The northern arch of its central compartment, it was built by one Ghazanfar in 935 AH (1528–29). Palam also boasts a Toilet Museum and an Air Force Museum . Palam has a well-established transportation infrastructure. It is well connected by air, rail, road and metro. Buses are primarily operated by the DTC and DIMTS ; although a privately operated network of chartered buses connects Palam to corporate offices nearby and in
868-499: The year 2020. The Punjab National Bank opened its new corporate head office in Dwarka in 2018. In 2020, Manipur Bhavan is being built in Dwarka by Government of Manipur . In 2021, as per media reports Government of Bihar built Bihar Sadan in Dwarka. It is part of the Dwarka, Delhi Assembly constituency . Vinay Mishra of Aam Aadmi Party is the MLA since 2015. A study published in Nature scientific report reports that land
899-544: The year is 4 January, with an average low of 2 °C (36 °F) and high of 15 °C (59 °F). In early March, the wind direction changes from north-westerly to south-westerly. From April to October the weather is hot. The monsoon arrives at the end of June, along with an increase in humidity. The brief, mild winter starts in late November, peaks in January and heavy fog often occurs. Temperatures in Palam usually range from 3 to 47 °C (37.4 to 116.6 °F), with
930-915: Was constructed for the residents of Loharehri village by the Sultans of the Lodi Dynasty in the early 16th century. Dwarka now stands where the Loharehri village once stood. In 2019, Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh inaugurated India's first National Cyber Forensic Lab which is part of the National Cyber Coordination Centre and Cyber Protection Awareness and Detection Center (Cypad) of Delhi Police in Dwarka. The Election Commission of India has established India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management campus in Dwarka. The National Highways Authority of India headquarters, an autonomous agency of
961-473: Was designed by Bentel Associates International, Johannesburg, SA. In 2018, Pacific India was selected to develop a ₹ 1 billion (US$ 12 million) shopping mall and multi-level car parking at the Dwarka Sector 21 metro station. DDA has implemented a unique concept of Mixed Land Use (MLU) in Dwarka. Most of the DDA housing clusters in Dwarka have commercial buildings nearby. In many sectors, approximately 80% of