Tilak Nagar (Delhi)

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Tilak Nagar (Hindi: तिलक नगर, Punjabi: ਤਿਲਕ ਨਗਰ, Urdu: تِلک نگر), Delhi is one of the suburban areas in West Delhi. It is approximately seventeen kilometers from the New Delhi Railway Station and twenty-two kilometers from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Tilak Nagar is connected by the Delhi Metro to Connaught Place, making it easy for commuters to reach Tilak Nagar. It is quite popular for its market, offering a wide variety of products such as branded clothing and consumer durables.

The demography of Tilak Nagar consists essentially of pishori Sikhs and Punjabi Hindus living in perfect harmony with each other. Various areas like Vishnu Garden, Chand Nagar, Chowkhandi, Ashok Nagar, Fateh Nagar, Virender Nagar, Shahpura, Sant Nagar, and Mukherji Park all fall under the purview of Tilak Nagar constituency. The landmark of Tilak Nagar is a Gurdwara, which is in the 20th block of Tilak Nagar. Tilak Nagar also has an Industrial Area near Khayalla.

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[edit] Shopping, Entertainment and More in Tilak Nagar

Karol Bagh & Chandani Chowk market are the leading shopping centres in Old Delhi. After Karol Bagh, this is one of the busiest markets in West Delhi. Most of the residents of Janakpuri, Vikaspuri, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura and other nearby colonies prefer Tilak Nagar Market for their shopping requirements. If you are in Tilak Nagar and interested in any kind of shopping, you are not very far away from a great shopping experience. Some of the leading Jewellery show-rooms have their main outlets in Tilak Nagar. Apart from the Tilak Nagar Main Market and The Mall Road, one can visit the nearby and famous Main Market of Rajouri Garden and Mansarover Garden. Now, India's latest shopping mall PACIFIC MALL and HYPER MARKET, are the main attraction for Tilak Nagar residents and tourists from all over India.

For entertainment one can go to PVR Vikaspuri and Satyam Cineplex in Janakpuri district center. The infrastructure has improved in Tilak Nagar with a flyover and landscaping of parks and playgrounds in the past few years.

Tilak Nagar also has a Temple called Saat Manjila Mandir (7 Floor Temple), which is famous for its height with 7 floors. It is possibly be the tallest temple in West Delhi. Lot of religious programs are held here, frequented by audiences from nearby areas of Janak Puri, Vikas Puri, etc.

[edit] Delhi Metro Connectivity

The Tilak Nagar Area has two Stations of Delhi Metro Rail,
- Tilak Nagar Station
- Subhash Nagar Station
for Dwarka - Noida city centre Metro Rail Line.

[edit] Medical facilities around Tilak Nagar

  • Mangla Aggarwal Medical Centre(Mangla Hospital), Ganesh Nagar, Near Tilak Nagar.
  • Tilak Vijar ESI Dispensary
  • CGHS Dispensary Tilak Nagar, Near Subzi Mandi.
  • Mata channan devi Hospital C-1 Block, Vikas puri
  • Deen Dayal Hospital, Hari Nagar
  • Kukreja Nursing Home Tagore Garden
  • Laparoscopy Hospital, 8/10 Tilak Nagar
  • Janta X ray and Clinical Pathology labs Main market Tilak Nagar.
  • City X ray

[edit] Residents Welfare Association, Tilak Nagar (East)

One of the well organised RWAs, Tilak Nagar East has done a tremendous job in improving the infrastructure of the area. There has been great development in terms of roads, parks and aa street lights. Recently this association has won the GLORY OF DELHI award in a programme organised by Times of India. Mr. Anil Khanna, President and Mr. J.P.S. Jolly (Jolly Uncle - famous Hindi writer) Sr. Vice President has received this award on behalf of the association. Dr. G.C. Sharma isg|Delhi}

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