Nizamuddin West

Nizamuddin West is a upscale Residential locality conveniently located south of India Gate. It is a historic bustling neighbourhood and one the greenest, safest and quietest colonies in Central Delhi having many parks and trees. The colony is rapidly developing. With the opening of the Nizamuddin Metro Station on the pink line the prices of the floors have increased further. It is a very livable colony and one of the safest colonies of New Delhi. The residents enjoy 24x7 water and power supply. With rapid urbanization and re-construction of old plots by builders, the colony has attained a chic and neat look and has become increasingly sought after to due to its prime location and quiet nature. The colony has wide roads, greenery and is in close proximity to all major amenities and markets of South and Central Delhi. The neighborhood benefits from excellent connectivity to all important places like railway station, Sunder nursery, Humayun's Tomb, airport and business districts. The buyer profile is largely skewed towards the senior management of corporates, software professionals, doctors, advocates, chartered accountants and the business class. It is also highly coveted by corporates looking to open their offices and guest houses. Nearby localities : Jangpura, Golf Links, Jor Bagh, Maharani Bagh, Kailash Colony, Greater Kailash

Nizamuddin West
Neighbourhood
Nizamuddin West
Location in Delhi, India
Coordinates: 28°35′N 77°15′E
CountryIndia
StateDelhi
DistrictSouth Delhi
MetroNew Delhi
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Planning agencyMunicipal Corporation of Delhi
Nizamuddin Dargah and Jamaat Khana Masjid, Delhi around which the settlement grew initially.

History

The Nizamuddin West locality located in Central Delhi is named after 13th century Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, whose shrine or dargah in Urdu is situated within the area. With the opening of the Nizamuddin Metro Station on the Pink Line, the prices of the colony are expected to rise further.

The colony has been home to noted writers, scholars and freedom fighters in the past. Noted Islamic scholar and peace activist, Padam Bhushan Maulana Wahiduddin Khan lives here. The first Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi and veteran freedom fighter Padma Shri Mir Mushtaq Ahmad resided here. Amarnath Vidyalankar, freedom fighter and former MP was also a resident.

Historic sites
Main article: Nizamuddin Dargah
Nizamudin Baoli

See also

Notes
  1. Saniotis, Arthur (2008). "Enchanted Landscapes: Sensuous Awareness as Mystical Practice among Sufis in North India". The Australian Journal of Anthropology. 19 (1): 17–26. doi:10.1111/j.1835-9310.2008.tb00103.x.
  2. "Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah (Nizamu'din)". India Infoweb. 2008. Archived from the original on 9 June 2008.
  3. Sanatani, Rohit Priyadarshi. "The Tomb of Khan - i Jahan Tilangani: A forgotten gem". The Speaking Arch. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
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