Laxmi Bai Nagar is a VIP residential colony in

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. Laxmi Bai, meaning "city of Lakshmibai", is named for the Rani (queen) of the

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-ruled Jhansi State in

, which is now a province of modern

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state. She fought for independence from the

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during the

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and died in combat. Laxmi Bai Nagar hosts doctors and staff of Central Government Health Scheme and serves as official residences for many

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to the Union Government and other employees of the government. Laxmi Bai Nagar largely hosts doctors and staff of Central Government Health Scheme having 2000 govt. Flats & 24 Private Flats opposite N P Co. Edu. School. Having two local markets, one taxi stand, three bus stands, one dispensary, two gyms, two barat ghars, one gurudwara, five temples, five schools & equipped with all civic amentities.

Attractions

* Sanjay Gandhi Lake Park * Sarojini Nagar Market * Dilli Haat * INA Market * Lodhi Gardens * Safdarjung's Tomb * South Extension Market * Kidwai Nagar West * Mini Market, adjacent Barat Ghar * NDMC BARAT GHAR * Chitra working Girls Hostel * Grih Kalyan Kendra

Local Restaurants

* Rang De Basanti Dhaba * Amar Jyoti *

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* Khatta Meetha * Domino's *harmesh cafe *

Educational Institutions

* Senior Navyug School * D.T.E.A. Senior Secondary School * Govt. Boys Senior Secondary School * Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School *N P Co-Ed Secondary School

References

{{Neighborhoods of Delhi Neighbourhoods in Delhi New Delhi district Cities and towns in New Delhi district Memorials to Rani Laxmibai