Shakti Nagar is a neighbourhood situated along the G. T. Karnal road and near the main campus of

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, in the North district of

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. The Shakti Nagar colony, spread on both sides of the Inder Chandra Shastri Marg, came into existence in 1950. Comprising close to dwelling units, the colony is split into 39 blocks and has about 22 parks including the famous Nagia Park.

Overview

Kamla Nagar is named after Kamala Nehru, a freedom fighter and wife of

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. The neighbourhood rose to prominence after the erection of Ram Swarup Clock Tower on the Grand Trunk Road in 1941, and the construction of Jaipuria and Birla textile mills. It was also a stop of the erstwhile Delhi Tram Service. Later, it was developed as an affluent residential area in 1950s. Shakti Nagar and its adjoining neighbourhoods were centre of political activity during the late British Raj and the first two decades after Independence. Freedom fighters and political personalities like

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and General Secretary Kanwar Lal GuptaLala Murari Lal Gupta Chharia were active there. Naresh Gupta Chharia, has started Ist Publishing House unit in Shakti Nagar, in the year 1976 i.e. Indian Books centre, Sri Satguru Publications, Divine Books, Vasu Publications etc., now there are over 30 publishing house of international fame are established in Shakti Nagar. The Guru

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, Guru Hanuman,

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, Bhupendra Dhawan and

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trained in the akharas of the area. It was also a cultural hub after Independence with

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and

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being active there during some part of their lives before becoming popular in

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. Established in 1982 North Delhi Pathology Clinic an Accredited Medical Reference laboratory of national repute is situated in this area.

Neighborhood area

Kamla Nagar Kamla Nagar is a residential and commercial neighbourhood in North Delhi, India. It is one of Delhi's major shopping centres. History Kamla Nagar is named after Kamala Nehru, a freedom fighter and wife of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prim ...

Roop Nagar Roop Nagar is a residential district in Delhi, India. It is close to the Delhi metro station Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station and the GTB Nagar Metro Station. It is next to the Kamla Nagar market of North Delhi and the Delhi University, North Cam ...

Gulabi Bagh Gulabi Bagh is one of the oldest and planned residential areas that lies north of central Delhi, India, adjacent to Ashok Vihar, Shakti Nagar, Kamla Nagar, Karol Bagh. Famous for its greenery and fresh air, it is often characterized by its famous ...

, Shastri Nagar,

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, Ghanta Ghar Nearby places of interest include the 17th century Roshanara Garden and the adjacent 19th century Roshanara Club in Shakti Nagar. Kamla Nehru Ridge Forest, which lies on the east of Kamla Nagar has historic monuments such as the Mutiny Memorial, Flagstaff Tower and one of the several Ashoka Pillars. Ram Swarup Clock Tower lies on the southern edge of Kamla Nagar. Delhi Vidhan Sabha and Viceregal Lodge of Delhi (now Vice Chancellor's Residence) are also nearby.

Nearest Metro Station

Vishwa Vidyalaya metro station

Pul Bangash Metro Station The Pulbangash metro station is located on the Red Line (Delhi Metro), Red Line of the Delhi Metro. Station layout Facilities Cash machine, ATMs are available at Pulbangash metro station. See also *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in ...

and Shastri Nagar metro station DTC 234,181,108,182,115,912,242,816

References

6. Hinduism Today, Magazine published from USA

External links

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* ''Hindustan times'' HT Live North Delhi (Tuesday, 22 January 2013) page no. 2 {{Universities in the Delhi Neighbourhoods in Delhi Cities and towns in North Delhi district North Delhi district