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About Rithala, Delhi

Rithala is a well-developed residential locality which has been witnessing rapid growth in the real estate market recently. It provides easy access to Rohini Sector 24, Rohini Sector 11 and Rohini Sector 7. Several important landmarks, such as India Gate, Laal Kila, Qutub Minar etc., are next to the locality, which riles up its significance even further. The neighbouring localities that share its boundaries with Rithala include Pitampura, Shalimar Bagh, Haider Pur, Mangol Puri, Sultanpuri, Khera Kalan, Khera Khurd, Budh Vihar, Karala, Kanjhawala, Samaypur, Barwala, Pooth Khurd, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Pooth Kalan, Mukarba Chowk and Bawana.

What’s Great about Rithala

Rithala is not only one of the oldest localities of Delhi, but it is also one of the few most significant localities. It is well connected through the Red line of the Delhi Metro via Rohini West and Rithala Metro station, which also happens to be the last station on the Red line. Other railway stations that are easily accessible from Rithala include Mangolpuri Railway Station and Badli Railway Station. Rithala is also known for its Heliport by Pawan Hans, a significant magnet for the count of footfall in this locality. It is connected with some very prime locations in Delhi and is also well equipped with all civic and modern amenities despite its age. The residents do not feel the need to go far off for their basic or daily needs.

What’s Not Great about Rithala

The residents of Rithala have been complaining about the condition of the buses run by Delhi Public Transport, especially the ones that operate via Rithala. Other issues that the locals of the area have experienced are incidents of theft. There have been several such incidents in the recent past which makes the locality quite unsafe. The residents do not prefer to go out alone at night for the very same reason. As Rithala is counted amongst the few of the poshest localities in Delhi, the rental rates and the selling price of the locality are quite high, making it less affordable for real estate buyers and prospective tenants.

A few other drawbacks shall include the long hours of traffic jams, which can leave a person stuck on the road for hours and the high volume of traffic snarls which keep occurring throughout the day.

Physical Infrastructure and Liveability Index

The physical infrastructure of the locality, in general, is quite decent. The roads here are well maintained, and except in a few areas, the streets in Rithala are well-lit. The roads provide connectivity to all major routes of Delhi. The water supply system is decent, and there are seldom any complaints of power cuts in the area. The public transport network is well-maintained and easily accessible from all parts of Rithala. The sewerage system, though could use some maintenance.

Social Infrastructure

The schools in the Rithala neighbourhood are a few of the best schools in the area. To name a few, Mount Abu Junior Branch School, Sovereign Public School, Ryan Shalom Montessori, Rockfield Public School, Government Boys Senior Secondary School and BCC Model School are schools near Rithala. Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies is a college nearby. The healthcare centres are also well-equipped with all modern facilities in Rithala. MCD Maternity Government Hospital, Asha Kiran Mental hospital, Kanta Sethi Hospital, and Aam Aadhmi Polyclinic are a few important hospitals here, along with some diabetes and other healthcare facilities. Restaurants include names like McDonald’s, Bansi Vala, Zaika, Shake Square, TMR Samos, Diet Zone and Ram Chinese Food. Shopping lovers can visit DDA Market, Paschim Vihar Market, Unity Mall, Jain Market, or Big Bazar aside from the local stores.

Popular Roads in Locality

The popular roads include Main Rithala Road, Outer Ring Road, National Highway 44 and National Highway and NH248BB.

Home Services in Rithala

You can easily get home services from the best service providers in their domain in Rithala. It is equipped with services from numerous packers and movers, elderly care at home, interior designers and a lot more. Apart from local shops to rent furniture and appliances, you can also use apps providing such services in Rithala.

Nearby Locality - Distance Calculator

The locality is 29.1 km from IGI Airport, 2 km from Rohini Sector 7, and 21.6 from Dhuala Kuan
It takes over 60 mins to reach the airport, 10 mins to Rohini Sector 7 and over an hour to reach Dhaula Kuan.
It costs approximately Rs. 500 to reach the Airport, Rs. 100 for Rohini Sector 7, and Rs. 350 for Dhaula Kuan from here via cab.
It is well connected with the Red line of the Delhi Metro and other public transportation.

How People Rate this Locality

Rithala has been highly rated by the residents, especially in terms of connectivity and physical infrastructure. The social infrastructure of Rithala is also highly rated. It ranks a bit low on the safety aspect because of incidents of theft. Price attractiveness is also not very high.

How to Visit Rithala

The locality is well connected with all major public transport systems of Delhi, so depending on your location, you can avail of the most convenient mode. It is also well connected with Ola and Uber, and other cab services, so you can easily book them as well to reach Rithala.

Tourist Spots/ Places to Visit

Popular tourist spots around RIthala include Red Fort, India Gate and Qutub Minar, and a few famous temples.

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