South Delhi district

Coordinates: 28°33′18″N 77°11′31″E / 28.5549°N 77.1919°E / 28.5549; 77.1919
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South Delhi
South Delhi
Civic agencySouth Delhi Municipal Corporation
Websitedmsouth.delhi.gov.in
Districts of Delhi

South Delhi is an administrative district of the

South West Delhi
to the west.

South Delhi has a population of 2,731,929 (2011 census), and an area of 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi), with a population density of 9,034 persons per km2 (23,397 persons per mi2).

The South Delhi neighborhood of Hauz Khas is witnessing the growth of trendy shops and lodgings.

cafes.[4][5]

The division shown on the map bears only administrative significance, as to the common citizen, broadly speaking

South West Delhi
district.

History

South Delhi is a vast area in the city of Delhi and contains many significant locations. Of the eleven 'historical cities' of Delhi, three, viz. Qila Rai Pithora (1st), Mehrauli (2nd) and Siri (including Hauz Khas) (3rd) fall in the South Delhi district. It was originally created after the Construction of New Delhi.

Safdarjung's Tomb
comprise some of South Delhi's most scenic heritage sites.

Geography

The administrative district had 20% Green Cover, as of 2009. It has several spacious green parks, wildlife sanctuary, biodiversity parks, and green belts. Deer Park and Rose Garden in Hauz Khas, Asola Wildlife Sanctuary close to Delhi's southern border on the Aravallis foothills are few examples. It has a good mix of concrete and greens.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1961314,789—    
1971589,956+6.48%
1981986,856+5.28%
19911,501,881+4.29%
20012,267,023+4.20%
20112,731,929+1.88%
source:
640). The district has a population density of 10,935 inhabitants per square kilometre (28,320/sq mi). Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001–2011 was 20.59%.

Economy

Many renowned markets of Delhi such as Sarojini Nagar Market, Green Park Market etc. and malls such as DLF, MGF Metropolitan, Select Citywalk, Malviya Nagar, etc. are located in South Delhi.

Administrative divisions

South Delhi has three Administrative Divisions:

Hauz Khas
Mehrauli
Saket

Transport

Roadways

Metro rail

Two lines of the Delhi Metro, namely the Yellow and Magenta lines pass through the district.

Railways

The nearest railway station is Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station.

Airways

The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located towards west of the district.

Culture

South district is considered to be the most affluent of all residential districts of Delhi, other than the districts falling under Lutyen's Delhi, viz.

Saket, Sainik Farm, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Greater Kailash, Green Park, Rama Krishna Puram, Gulmohar Park, Gulmohar enclave, Vasant Vihar and Vasant Kunj, it has one of the highest land prices in Delhi. Urban villages in South Delhi, like Hauz Khas Village, and Shahpur Jat have become hub for designer boutiques, restaurants and art galleries and design studios.[9][10]

Notable personalities

Mannara Chopra Saif Ali Khan Shahid Kapoor Kriti Sanon Khushwant Singh Sidharth Malhotra

Education

The

All India Institute of Medical Sciences and National Institute of Fashion Technology, three of the country's premier institutes in the field of technology, medicine and fashion respectively lie in the Hauz Khas locality of South Delhi. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade of Delhi is located in the Qutub Institutional Area of South Delhi. Sangam Vihar is also located in South Delhi, which has the highest population in the State. The top Central University Jamia Millia Islamia is situated in the Jamia Nagar area of South Delhi. Further, University of Delhi South Campus which is one of the oldest universities in India has its southern campus in the region. The southern campus is a part of the proposed four direction-based campuses in Delhi with East and West campuses currently in progress.[11]

Importance

This district has thriving medieval era colonies or sarais, which now are severely congested and under neglect. These include Chirag Delhi, Kalu Sarai,

Begumpur, Saidulajaib
, Mohammadpur, Khirki Village, Adhchini, Chhattarpur Village, Aayaa Nagar, Maandi Village, and Dera Village.

Many important city roads such as Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road,

Inner Ring Road and Outer Ring Road
pass through it.

See also

References

  1. ^ South Delhi
  2. ^ Organisational Structure Official website.
  3. ^ Benroider, Lucie (2015). "Dynamics of social change in South Delhi's Hauz Khas Village" (PDF). soas.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Backpacker haven Paharganj losing out to safer, hip hostels in south Delhi". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "Paharganj: Trap or haven for tourists?". Deccan Herald. 23 May 2012.
  6. ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  7. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Jamaica 2,868,380 July 2011 est
  8. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011. Nevada 2,700,551
  9. ^ "Art edges out history in Delhi's ancient Lado Sarai village". The Times of India. 11 April 2013. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  10. ^ "Delhi's soho". Hindustan Times. 15 June 201. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  11. ^ "Campuses". Delhi University. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.

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