Patel Nagar
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Patel Nagar
पटेल नगर | |
|---|---|
District Subdivision | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | West Delhi |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation Of Delhi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | New Delhi[1] |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Patel Nagar |
| Current Member of the Legislative Assembly | Hazari Lal Chauhan |
| Civic agency | Municipal Corporation Of Delhi |
| MP | Meenakshi Lekhi |
Patel Nagar (Hindi: पटेल नगर) is a place in Central Delhi but falls under the West Delhi District. In the past, these areas were a part of the "Central Delhi" district but due to continuous city expansion, Patel Nagar and its colonies like New Ranjit Nagar and Baljeet Nagar now come under West Delhi. Previously, Patel Nagar was a part of Central Delhi district and together with Karol Bagh. Though, today Karol Bagh is still a part of central Delhi according to the latest Delhi Government data.[2]
Area
Patel Nagar is a large area and divided into the following colonies:
- West Patel Nagar
- East Patel Nagar
- South Patel Nagar
- New Patel Nagar
- Ranjit Nagar(Shadi Kham Pur)
- New Ranjit Nagar
- Prem Nagar
- Baljit Nagar
- Nehru Nagar
- Baba Farid puri
- Guru Nanak Nagar.
Neighbouring Areas
Patel Nagar's neighbouring areas are Baljit Nagar, Pusa Road, Rajendra Place, New Rajendra Nagar, Old Rajendra Nagar, Prasad Nagar, Shadipur, Karol Bagh, Baba Farid Puri, Inderpuri, Pusa Institute & Naraina.
Metro station
There are three metro stations in or near Patel Nagar: Rajendra Place, Patel Nagar and Shadipur. The Shadipur Metro Station is suitable for traveling to some parts of West Patel Nagar, Baljit Nagar and Baba Farid Puri. Patel Nagar metro station is suitable for traveling to some parts of South Patel Nagar, East Patel Nagar and West Patel Nagar. Rajendra Place (close to Jaypee Siddharth) metro station is suitable for traveling to some parts of East Patel Nagar and South Patel Nagar.
Politics
Patel Nagar comes under the jurisdiction of New Delhi (Lok Sabha Constituency). The current MP is Meenakshi Lekhi of Bhartiya Janata Party.
References
- ^ http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/43e84500463a825d880a8f1b84a2a7b0/DISTRICT+WISE.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&lmod=-1351346670&CACHEID=43e84500463a825d880a8f1b84a2a7b0
- ^ http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/43e84500463a825d880a8f1b84a2a7b0/DISTRICT+WISE.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&lmod=-1351346670&CACHEID=43e84500463a825d880a8f1b84a2a7b0
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