Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar is a historic area located in Delhi. Kingsway Camp, also known officially as Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar since 1970, is a historic area located in North West Delhi, near the Civil Lines and Delhi University. It starts from the Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar intersection and boasts residential areas like Hudson Lines and Outram Lines. Neighbouring areas to GTB Nagar are Dhaka Village, Mukherjee Nagar, and Hakikat Nagar. The foundation of the new capital of British India, New Delhi, was laid at Coronation Park by King George V in December 1911, making this area historically significant and having a mark on the history of the Indian independence struggle. The location of GTB Nagar was shifted to Raisina Hill; its present location is Rajpath, which was formerly known as Kingsway. The area stretches over twenty-five square miles from the banks of the Yamuna to Shalimar Bagh. Post independence in 1947, it had become the location of the largest refugee camp in Delhi, housing 3,00,000 refugees. In modern times it is a posh residential locality, with numerous number of students residing in the area owing to its closeness to the Delhi University; transportation is made easy by the GTB Nagar underground station of Delhi Metro yellow line which also serves the nearby areas of Mukherji Nagar, Nirankari Colony etc.
The area is a posh residential locality and has a number of educational institutions, like the Delhi University and many others. The area is safe and is under police and CCTV surveillance. The problem that arises is that there is traffic congestion during peak hours. There are a lot of hospitals and healthcare facilities available in and around the area.
The area is well connected to all the major parts of the locality, the state, and also to the rest of the country. Important areas like Mukherjee Nagar have very good connectivity to GTB Nagar, and round the clock public as well as private transport is also available in the area. With DTC services, the Delhi Metro has also started functioning in this part of North Delhi. The Ring Road passes through this locality. The area also has an intercity bus stand, BBM Depot, through which direct and convenient public transport is available, connecting the area to the rest of the country and other cities.
The locality has a rich history and is adorned by educational institutions. There is no shortage of restaurants and malls in the area, and the locality also has parks and green spaces that are available to the residents. Healthcare facilities in the area are also available. Round the clock pharmacies and clinics are ample in number. The social life is full of vigour, and all urban amenities are available.
The nearby localities in the area are all full of educational institutions and healthcare centres. It is a good and safe locality with ample police protection and CCTV surveillance.
The locality can be reached by road, rail, and air. The area has an excellent road network, and it is well connected to other parts of India. Reaching the area is not a difficult feat, and cabs, taxis, buses, and trains are readily available. Visitors to the locality will not have trouble finding transportation or lodging facilities. Restaurants, hotels, malls, and sightseeing are all available.Â
The facilities that the locality offers to the residents and visitors alike can be compared to those in other urban settlements and are on par with the modern amenities available in the metropolises. All basic and modern amenities are available. safe and secure locality.
Locality Name | Landmark Name | Category | Distance | Time |
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Gtb Nagar, Delhi | GTB Nagar Metro Station | City Connection | 0.8 km | 4 mins |
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