Nizamuddin West

Nizamuddin West
Nizamuddin Dargah and Jamaat Khana Masjid, Delhi around which the settlement grew initially.

Nizamuddin West is a historic neighbourhood and one the colonies of South Delhi across Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.

History

This locality is named after 13th century Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, whose dargah is situated within the area. Nizamuddin West is a posh colony. The Residential Welfare Association (RWA) of Nizamuddin is working for this area to make it more secure and peaceful for the people of this colony.

Overview

The colony is divided in blocks and has the entry point near the petrol pump at the Mathura Road. The area is greener because it has a lot of parks. Nizamuddin Basti (Village) is near to this area of South Delhi.

This colony is regarded as one of posh Muslim colony. The prises of the houses keep on rising as more and more prominent and rich Muslim keen to buy house.



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