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Chowk
Chowk may refer to: Website * Chowk.com, a website about current affairs, politics and cultural aspects of India and Pakistan Localities In Bangladesh * Chowk Bazaar, a bazaar in Lalbagh In India *Chowk, Allahabad, a locality/township of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh * Ashram Chowk, an intersection in Delhi *Chandni Chowk, a market in Delhi ** Chandni Chowk metro station, Delhi ** Chandni Chowk Flyover, a bridge **Chandni Chowk (Lok Sabha constituency) * Chandni Chowk metro station, Kolkata * Chawk Masjid, a mosque in Murshidabad *Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, an area in Hyderabad *Hutatma Chowk, a square in South Mumbai * IFFCO Chowk metro station, a metro station in Delhi *Jawahar Chowk, an area in Ahmedabad * Kali Charan Inter College, a college in Lucknow * Kargil Chowk, a war memorial in Patna *Lal Chowk, a square in Srinagar * Neighbourhoods of Ranchi#Lalpur, an intersection in Ranchi *Manek Chowk (Ahmedabad), a square and market in Ahmedabad *Nana Chowk, a neighborhood in Mumbai * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandni Chowk
The Chandni Chowk, also known as Moonlight Square is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. History The market's history dates to the founding of the capital city of Shahjahanabad when Emperor Shah Jahan established the Red Fort on the banks of the Yamuna River besides his new capital. Original Chandni Chowk The original Chandni Chowk, half-moon-shaped square, was located in front of the Municipal Townhall and its reflection used to shine in the moonlit water pool located in front of it. A shallow water channel was built from Yamuna, which ran through the middle of the straight road curren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chowk
Chowk may refer to: Website * Chowk.com, a website about current affairs, politics and cultural aspects of India and Pakistan Localities In Bangladesh * Chowk Bazaar, a bazaar in Lalbagh In India *Chowk, Allahabad, a locality/township of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh * Ashram Chowk, an intersection in Delhi *Chandni Chowk, a market in Delhi ** Chandni Chowk metro station, Delhi ** Chandni Chowk Flyover, a bridge **Chandni Chowk (Lok Sabha constituency) * Chandni Chowk metro station, Kolkata * Chawk Masjid, a mosque in Murshidabad *Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, an area in Hyderabad *Hutatma Chowk, a square in South Mumbai * IFFCO Chowk metro station, a metro station in Delhi *Jawahar Chowk, an area in Ahmedabad * Kali Charan Inter College, a college in Lucknow * Kargil Chowk, a war memorial in Patna *Lal Chowk, a square in Srinagar * Neighbourhoods of Ranchi#Lalpur, an intersection in Ranchi *Manek Chowk (Ahmedabad), a square and market in Ahmedabad *Nana Chowk, a neighborhood in Mumbai * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lal Chowk
Lal Chowk () is a city square in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The square was given its name by left-wing activists who were inspired by the Russian Revolution as they fought the princely state's Maharaja, Hari Singh. It has traditionally served as a place for political meetings, with Jawaharlal Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah (the first prime ministers of India and Jammu and Kashmir, respectively) as well as other prominent political leaders having addressed people from it. The clock tower at Lal Chowk was built in 1980. Description The Lal Chowk precinct stretches on both the sides of the Residency Road between the Amira Kadal bridge and the Tyndale Biscoe School. It has evolved into Srinagar's main business district from early twentieth century. The Lal Chowk itself is a traffic roundabout towards its eastern end. It houses a clock tower (''ganta ghar'') constructed by Bajaj Electricals in 1980. History Lal Chowk was the location where Jawaharlal Nehru, the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandni Chowk (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency is one of the seven Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in the Indian National Capital Territory of Delhi. This constituency came into existence in 1956. Assembly segments Following the delimitation of the parliamentary constituencies, since 2008, it comprises the following Delhi Vidhan Sabha segments: From 1993 to 2008, it comprised the following Delhi Vidhan Sabha segments: # Pahar Ganj # Matia Mahal (Polling stations 1-83) # Ballimaran # Chandni Chowk # Minto Road (Polling station 136) # Ram Nagar (Polling stations 104–112) From 1966 to 1993, Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency comprised the following Delhi Metropolitan Council segments: # Civil Lines # Chandni Chowk # Ballimaran # Ajmeri Gate # Kucha Pati Ram # Matia Mahal # Pahar Ganj # Qasabpura Members of Parliament The Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency was created in 1957. The list of Member of Parliament (MP) is as follows: Election results 17th Lok Sabha: 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chowk Azam
Chowk Azam is a city in the Layyah District of Punjab, Pakistan. It is located from Layyah, the headquarters of the Layyah District, on the Mianwali and Multan road (MM road). Chowk Azam has an estimated population of more than 150,000 people. The city has many educational and vocational institutions, including the Government Muslim High School, Divisional Public School, Government College for Boys and Government College for Girls. The campus of the Government College University Faisalabad and Bahauddin Zakariya University in Layyah provides point services for the commuting of Chowk Azam students and others who live in the vicinity. History According to popular legend, the history of Chowk Azam dates back to the 14th century, when a conflict between the ruling king of Afghanistan and his brother arose over the crown and throne. Taking with him a caravan of Muslim and Christian allies, the king's brother fled the country in the hope of receiving political asylum from the k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandni Chowk Metro Station, Kolkata
Chandni Chowk, Kolkata is a metro station of the Kolkata Metro.It is located in Central Avenue, Chandni Chowk, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. History Construction The station Structure Chandni Chowk is underground metro station, situated on the Kolkata Metro Line 1 of Kolkata Metro. Layout Station layout Connections Bus Bus route number 3B, 30C, 47B, 78, 214, 214A, 237, 242, S139 (Mini), S160 (Mini), S161 (Mini), E25, S9A, S10, S10A, S11, S15G, S17A, AC20, AC39 etc. serve the station. Entry/Exit Gallery File:Chadni_Gate_1.jpg, Gate No.1 of the metro station File:Chadni_Gate_2.jpg, Gate No.2 of the metro station File:Chadni_Gate_3.jpg, Gate No.3 of the metro station File:Chadni_Gate_4.jpg, Gate No.4 of the metro station File:Chadni_Gate_5.jpg, Gate No.5 of the metro station File:Chadni_Gate_6.jpg, Gate No.6 of the metro station File:CHANDNI_WEST_PLATFORM.jpg, Chandni Chowk platform Dakshineswar bound See also *Kolkata *List of Kolkata Metro stations *Tran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manek Chowk (Ahmedabad)
Manek Chowk is a notable city square in Old Ahmedabad, India. It is surrounded by historical structures. It is a vegetable market in the morning, a bullion market in the noon and the street food market at night. Etymology It is named after saint Maneknath who interrupted and helped Ahmed Shah I build Bhadra Fort in 1411. Manek Chowk This bustling open square near the center of the city functions as a vegetable market in the morning and a jewellery market in the afternoon, the second biggest in India, at an apparently 3 million rupees of annual turnover. It is most famous, however, for its food stalls that start to emerge around 9:30 in the evening and continue till late night, with various local street snacks. Manek chowk is best known for its Kulfi. Food Street Manek Chowk is one of the few of the food-street which is allowed to stay open till late night. Bhajipau, dosa, typical local sandwiches, and many more local cuisines are available. Structures Some heritage stru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajiv Chowk Metro Station
The Rajiv Chowk is a Delhi Metro station in Delhi, on the Blue and Yellow Lines. It is a transfer station between the Blue Line on the upper level and the Yellow Line on the lower level. It is one of the busiest stations on the network, serving Rajiv Chowk in the heart of Delhi. It handles 5 lakh passengers every day. Connaught Place metro station has area of about . Many businesses and important buildings, restaurants, and cinemas are situated just outside the station. The station is constructed below Central Park. Connaught Place is officially known as Rajiv Chowk, formerly known as Connaught Circus. In September 1995, the Home Ministry decreed that henceforth, the 75-year-old Connaught Place (CP) will be known as Rajiv Chowk and Connaught Circus as Indira Chowk. Entry/Exit See also *Chennai Central metro station *Kashmere Gate metro station The Kashmere Gate is a Delhi Metro station in Delhi, on the Red Line, Yellow Line and Violet Line. It is a transfer stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hutatma Chowk
Hutatma Chowk ("Martyrs' Square, (Officially, Hutatma Smarak Chowk) (" Martyrs Memorial Square"), is a square in South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The square hosts Flora Fountain and was known by that name until 1961 when it was officially renamed in memory of the members of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti, who lost their lives when police fired upon their peaceful demonstration in 1956. ''Indian Express''. Retrieved 10 September 2021 A statue of a "Martyr with a Flame" stands next to Flora Fountain. History [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connaught Place, New Delhi
Connaught Place, officially known as Rajiv Chowk, is one of the main financial, commercial and business centres in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It houses the headquarters of several noted Indian firms and is a major shopping, nightlife and tourist destination in New Delhi. As of July 2018, Connaught Place was the ninth most expensive office location in the world with an annual rent of . The main commercial area of the new city, New Delhi, occupies a place of pride in the city and are counted among the top heritage structures in New Delhi. It was developed as a showpiece of Lutyens' Delhi with a prominent Central Business District (Delhi). Named after Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, construction work began in 1929 and was completed in 1933. It was designed by Robert Tor Russell. It was renamed in 1995 after former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The area today falls under the jurisdiction of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and is therefore allott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandni Chowk Metro Station, Delhi
Chandni Chowk is a station on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro. It serves the Chandni Chowk market area, and is near the Red Fort. It is also walking distance to the Old Delhi Railway Station of Indian Railways. Facilities List of available ATM at Chandni Chowk Metro station are State Bank of India Public toilets are present inside station premises. Ticket vending machines are available in the metro station. Station layout Entry/exit Gate no. 1 entry/exit from/towards Chandni Chowk market and Town hall. Gate no 2 and 3 towards Delhi public library and Delhi junction. Gate no. 4 is under renovation currently. Gate no. 5 is used for entry only. Connections Passengers can access Delhi Junction (Popularly known as Old Delhi Railway Station) by exiting from Gate No. 3 of Chandni chowk metro station. See also *Chandni Chowk *Red Fort *Old Delhi Railway Station *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in Delhi *Delhi Metro Rail Corporation *Delhi Suburban Railway *Delhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandni Chowk Flyover
The construction of the Chandni Chowk Flyover was started, at a busy locality of Rawalpindi, on November 3, 2011. Chandni Chowk is considered one of the most central locations of the city of Rawalpindi. On an average, 128,900 vehicles pass through this junction daily which had caused traffic congestion issues. The construction of flyover at the junction confirms a smooth flow of traffic at the Murree Road and particularly at Chandni Chowk. The flyover was completed in 127 days. The length of the flyover is 403 metres, and it has three lanes each side. On an average, 128,900 vehicles pass through this junction daily and the flyover will help solve the traffic mess on Benazir Bhutto Road, particularly at Chandni Chowk, which had been a great concern for motorists, transporters and commuters. It opened on 11 March 2012. Chandni chowk is also famous due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
