- Malviya Nagar (Delhi)
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Malviya Nagar is an affluent region of South Delhi, and is close to Saket and Hauz Khas very close to IIT Delhi.It is named after the noted freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya.
Malviya Nagar was initially populated in the 1950s by refugees from Pakistan, after the Partition of India. A large portion of the population were ethnic Punjabis and Sindhis.
Today, Malviya Nagar is bounded by Panchsheel Enclave on the north, Sheikh Sarai on the east, Saket in the south, and Sarvapriya Vihar on the west. Enclaves that are part of Malviya Nagar include Geetanjali Enclave, Bhavishya Nidhi Enclave, Khirki Extension, Shivalik colony and Sarvodaya Enclave. It is serviced by the Malviya Nagar station of the Delhi Metro.Malviya Nagar is also home to the Delhi Police department's Police Training School.
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Major sites
Malviya Nagar has two major commercial shopping areas and markets and a specialty hospital [1]. There are several neighborhood parks that are popular jogging and running areas. A number of Mughal era monuments are located in Malviya Nagar and are clustered close to the Corner Market. Bulls n Bears school is located at main gol chakkar ,which is famous for stock market education in the country.
Eating
The dining variety in this neighbourhood has expanded recently.[when?] On the Market Road, there are well-known and established eateries as well as fast food joints. Most restaurants offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food except during the Navratras.
Vegetarian: Moti (in the Main Market), Shree Ram, Sagar Ratna
Non-vegetarian: Pind Baluchi, Chic Fish, Nikashee, Rimpy's, Swagath, Suribachi, Kareems, kake da hotel and the Panchsheel Rendezvous Mahfil Dhaba
Fast food joints: Bagels & Brownies Cafe Coffee Day, Domino's, The Republic of Chicken, Gianis, Baskin-Robins and 11 to 11
Additional restaurants may be located on Zomato's Malviya Nagar page and on TheCityGuide.In's Restaurants in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi page.
Shopping
Malviya Nagar has two markets: the Corner Market and the Main Market (closed on Tuesdays). These markets cover the day-to-day needs and even some extravagant needs of the local residents. The Main Market has several stores, including those selling vegetables, fruits, clothes, appliances, etc. Some upmarket brands like Adidas, Reebok, Bata, and Liberty have also set up shop here. Electronic showrooms for Samsung, LG, and Sony are also located here. There are several shop of clothes like Koutons, Colors, Raymond, Fashion Web, Colour Plus, Cantabil, Pummy Wear, Manohar Fancy Store. Finally, jewellery and eyewear stores have also carved a niche recently. Prominent stores include BIS Hallmarked approved jewellery stores like Ambica Jewellers, Bansalsons Jewellers, Maha Shakti Jewellers, Ganpati Jewellers etc. and optical stores like Dayalsons Opticals, Carl Ziess,etc. A new Kake Da hotel branch at panchsheel enclave have added a good chicken restaurant advantage to this area.
Saket District Centre is a walkable distance on Press Enclave Road across from Khirki Extension, which has a number of malls like Select City Walk, DLF, MGF Metropolitan, Square One and a couple of office complexes. There are also food courts and movie theatres like PVR & DT.
Banks in Malviya Nagar
There are several banks, some with ATMs, in the area. Among them are:
- Axis Bank (formerly UTI Bank)
- Syndicate Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- State Bank of India
- ICICI Bank
- HDFC Bank
- Canara Bank
- Vijaya Bank
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Central Bank of India (above Sagar Ratna, Main Market)
- Citi Bank (1.Next to Bansalsons Jewellers; 2.Panchsheel Park, at Savitri Nagar traffic signal)
- South Indian bank
- Andhra Bank
- IDBI Bank ( At Corner Near ICICI Bank & HDFC Bank)
- Indian Bank (Near SBI)
Banks not represented in the area include all foreign banks with a presence in Delhi.
- Standard Chartered - the nearest ATM is near the Panchsheel flyover at Golden Dragon
- Deutsche Bank - the nearest ATM is on Aurobindo Marg, at Hauz Khas
Clinics in Malviya Nagar
- Dr. Swarup's "A Superspeciality Dental Care Center" On Shivalik Geetanjali main road. Being on the main road it is easily approachable from all places like Malviya Nagar , Panchsheel , Sarvpriya Vihar , Hauz Khas, and most of the areas of South Delhi.
- Dr. D. Das, a senior Pediatrician and consultant Max Hospital, Saket has his clinic 'Milestones' at B-98, Malviya nagar. His clinic is children friendly with toys and other playthings for young ones. He offers consultation and vaccination to his clients.
- Dr. Atul Mittal is M.S. (E.N.T.) Senior Consultant ENT and Minimal Access Endoscopic Sinus and Skull base surgeries. He joined as a Senior Consultant at Max Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, Max Medcentre, Panchsheel Park and Max Hospital, Gurgaon. His clinic named Aastha Dental and ENT Clinic, located in Malviya Nagar, is easily accessible and centrally located. As a person he is very child friendly and treats patients from his soft and caring language more than medicines. More information about him on http://southdelhidentalclinic.com/aboutus-atul.html.
Transportation
Malviya Nagar is bordered by two major New Delhi throughfares - Sri Aurobindo Marg, which is a primary route connecting Connaught Place and Central Delhi to Gurgaon, and the Outer Ring Road.
Several bus lines also serve the area, with fares ranging from Rs. 5.00 to Rs. 15.00:
- Route 413: Mehrauli to Nizamuddin, via Khel Gaon and Kranti Marg.
- Route 500: Saket to Shivaji Stadium.
- Route 501: Saket to Mori Gate in North Delhi, via Hauz Khas, Yusuf Sarai and AIIMS.
- Route 503: Malviya Nagar to Mori Gate in North Delhi, via the Main Market and Corner Market, Hauz Khas, Yusuf Sarai and AIIMS.
- Route 512: Ambedkar Nagar via Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, etc.
- Route 520: Malviya Nagar to Connaught Place, also via the Main Market and Corner Market, Hauz Khas, Yusuf Sarai and AIIMS.
Routes 503 and 520 terminate at Malviya Nagar.
Autorickshaws and taxis are widely available; the autorickshaw stand is at the Main Market & the round about near Shivalik Gate(Bus Depot). Walking to bordering neighborhoods - particularly Saket - is also possible.
The Delhi Metro Yellow line to Gurgaon is functional and has a Malviya Nagar station [2][3].
Constituency politics
- 2003 - Yoganand Shastri, congress
- 2008 - Kiran Walia, Congress
External links
- Map showing approximate location of Malviya Nagar
- "Development issues to the fore in Malviya Nagar" The Hindu', Friday 21 November 2008.
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