Shahdara in Delhi

Being acquainted with Shahdara is like collecting information about a full fledged city within another capital city! This large area of Old Delhi (Purani Dilli) on the banks of river Yamuna, towards East North-East Delhi, lies in Trans-Yamuna region. It is an ancient colony and literally means ''Door of Kings'' (''Shah'' means Kings and ''Dara'' means door).

The state of Uttar Pradesh touches the boundaries of Shahdara. Other areas encompassed in Shahdara include Vivek Vihar, Dilshad Garden and Seelampur. Ravi River (nicknamed badi dari) flows through this locality. Ghaziabad is the nearest city.
 

Shahdara is a much visited destination in Delhi because of its lavish malls, old and new markets, buzzing restaurants and ever growing infrastructural development.

New colonies promise comfortable living conditions and burgeoning malls attract established businessmen to exploit the unending customer base Shahdara has to offer. Shahdara also has Fun Cinemas which attracts people from the neighborhood for entertainment.

Fast Facts About Shahdara

District: North East Delhi and East Delhi
Geographical Coordinates: 28° 40' 0" North, 77° 19' 0" East
Lok Sabha Constituency: North East Delhi and East Delhi
Civic Agency: Municipal Corporation Of Delhi (North and East)
Pin Code of Shahdara: 110032

Courts in Shahdara

High Court of Delhi: Karkardooma Courts Complex, Shahdara, Delhi
Labour Court in Shahdara: Labour Welfare Centre, Vishwakarma Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi.
Phone: 23961272,23963334

MLA of Shahdara

Ram Niwas Goel
Primary Party: AAP (Aam Aadmi Party)   
Address: B-120, Vivek Vihar Delhi-110095
Phone: 9311058007, 9654358007

Email address: rngoel1120@gmail.com

Temples in Shahdara

• Gaura Shiv Mandir
• Hanuman Mandir
• Yadram Mandir
• Jharkhandi Mandir
• Kirti Mandir
• Kali Temple Shahdara
• Shri Sanatan Dharm Mandir
• Durga Mandir, Durga Puri Chowk

Churches in Shahdara

• Shahdara Methodist Church
• St Pio's Capuchins Church
• Tomar Saintrey
• St. Sebastian's Church, East Delhi

Gurudwaras in Shahdara

• Gurudwara Singh Sabha
• Gurdwara Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha
• Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha
• Nanaksar Gurudwara
• Gurdwara Bhai Mati Daas
• Shri Akhand Darbar Sahib, Darbar Baba Vadbhag Singh Ji

Municipal Council Zones in Shahdara

Shahdara Sub District is separated into two sections of Municipal Council zones of Delhi - South Shahdara zone and North Shahdara zone. These zones are bound by localities such as Bhajanpura, Tahirpur, Dilshad Colony, Dilshad Garden, Preet Vihar and Yamuna Vihar.

Markets in Shahdara

Chota Bazaar and Bara Bazaar

Chandni Chowk is the oldest market of Delhi and the second in line is a market in Shahdara which is famous as ''Chota Bazar''. It is actually a large market with shops selling ladies wear, sari's and suits along with a few famous sweet shops. 

''Teliwara'' is where mustard oil is sold.  ''Bada Bazar'' lies just adjacent to this market, replete with all your heart can desire. Great street food, fresh fruits and vegetables and grocery stores adorn these bazaars. ''Anaj mandi'' market is a grain market.

Friday Market or Shukravar Bazaar

This market is located in the old Kabool Nagar locality. Other markets include Babarpur Road Bazaar and Roshtash Nagar Market (famous for 'Shyam lassi' and 'Hira Sweets').

How To Reach Shahdara

Shahdara is well connected by Metro, buses and autos are easily available. The Trans Yamuna bridge links Shahdara with all important places in the Capital. 

Students and working professionals also prefer to hire space in colonies here due to easy connectivity and affordable living. People belonging to varied religions live here amicably and in harmony. Shahdara Metro Station is located on the Red Line of the Delhi Metro.

Distance From Important Destinations

• New Delhi Railway Station: 12 kms.

• Indira Gandhi International Airport: 32 kms.

• Anand Vihar Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT): 3 kms.

• Shahdara Metro Station: 5 minutes away!
  

Suburbs Near Shahdara

Suburbs in Shahdara include Naveen Shahdara, Vishwas Nagar, Bhikam Singh, Shalimar Park, Subhash Park, Subhash Park Extension, Panchsheel Garden, Mohan Park, Kardam Puri, Jyoti Nagar East, Jyoti Nagar West, Jyoti Colony, North Chajjupur (Indira Niketan), Chhota Bazar, Bholanath Nagar, Rohtash Nagar, Balbir Nagar, Shivaji Park, Gorakh Park, Ashok Nagar, Ram Nagar, New Modern Shahdara, Kabool Nagar, Babarpur, Mansarovar Park and Durgapuri.

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