Uttam Nagar
| Uttam Nagar | |
|---|---|
| suburb | |
  Uttam Nagar Location in India | |
| Coordinates: 28°38′0″N 77°4′30″E / 28.63333°N 77.07500°ECoordinates: 28°38′0″N 77°4′30″E / 28.63333°N 77.07500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | National Capital Territory of Delhi |
| District | West Delhi |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| Population | |
| • Total | 250,000 |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 110059 |
| Telephone code | 011 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | West Delhi |
| Civic agency | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
Uttam Nagar is a residential area situated in West Delhi. It consists both middle class and upper middle class families. Uttam Nagar has the pincode 110059. Uttam Nagar mainly consists of several sub towns which are completely urbanized. Since the advent of the Delhi Metro in the area, population has increased much faster here. The proximity with Metro, Airport and Gurgaon makes this area special.
Metro connectivity
Delhi Metro's Blue Line (Dwarka Sector-21-Vaishali/Noida City Center)which starts from Dwarka, connects Uttam Nagar to Connaught Place, Pragati Maidan, Anand Vihar ISBT and Vaishali. The line is being extended to the Airport via Dwarka. Uttam Nagar has mainly Four Metro Stations named Dwarka Mod, Nawada, Uttam Nagar East and Uttam Nagar West.
Other modes of transport
In all parts, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws can be found easily. Gramin Sewa Autos ply on main Road from Dwarka Mod to Uttam Nagar East. Recently motor-powered low-height 4-seater rickshaws have also come up, but are relatively uncommon yet.
Notable people
- Virat Kohli, cricketer
- Neha Kakkar, Singer
- Gautam Gambhir, cricketer
Points of interest
- Mini Qutub Minar in Hastsal village
- The Shikargah (hunting lodge) of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Hastsal village
References
Uttam Nagar Delhi Local Classified