Shankar Road, Delhi

shankar road is a residential locality in the central part of new Delhi near karol bagh. the locality lies behind the hanuman statue at jhandewalan. it is a prime and well-known residential locality, being in central delhi and close to Connaught Place. 
shankar road has many commercial offices nearby along with expansive marketplaces attracting locals and tourists from all around. busy and renowned streets like ashok road and barakhamba road are also nearby, which causes occasional traffic congestions adjacent to the locality.  
however, the area enjoys great connectivity with the rest of new delhi, as with public bus routes and metro station all in close proximity. shankar road has many multi-storey apartments available for both rent and sale. the average price of property here is rs. 3-4 crores for a 4bhk room configuration. 
shankar road has all the prime facilities available, which the capital city of india has to offer. there are many hospitals, banks, police stations, malls, local markets, and eateries nearby, along with tis hazari district court, nehru planetarium, lodhi gardens and delhi race course, all lying very near to the locality. 
there are also many recreational centres around shankar road like art galleries, exhibition centres, cultural centres, etc. 
key highlights    
shankar road is located close to the iconic connaught place market and karol bagh.
the blue line runs parallel to the locality, which connects janakpuri and dwarka to noida and vaishali. as connaught place forms an intersection of the blue and yellow line of the delhi metro, one can also board the yellow line running from gurugram to rohini. 
it has many markets, including local and international brands, hospitals, schools, parks, malls and other essential as well as recreational zones nearby. 
whats great?    
shankar road has excellent connectivity with every major part of delhi, with many public and private transportations available. 
it is a residential community alongside many important places in delhi, which is why it has a robust social and civic infrastructure. 
the area has also been rated high in safety and access to important places like schools, markets, hospitals and the new delhi railway station. 
Whats not Great?  
the shankar road witnesses heavy traffic jams during rush hours in the capital.  
the area remains crowded mostly. 
parking spaces are scarce in the area throughout the day. 

other highlights  
social infrastructure
shankar road has many residential spaces available in multi-storey apartment type. the most common room configuration is 2 and 4 bhk. there are many residential projects in the locality, and thus, all amenities and day-to-day necessities are available nearby. various schools, hospitals, temples and markets make the area a prime locality for living with all facilities at hand. 
shopping complex & markets
there are many shopping complexes, malls and local markets nearby shankar road. the most prominent ones are:
rajinder nagar market
double-storey market
shankar market
connaught place
palika bazaar
karol bagh market
dda market
dlf south square
city mall
moments mall
veer bazaar
health care centres
residents at shankar road have access to reputed and popular hospitals and healthcare centres nearby. below are some healthcare centres near shankar road:
sri ganga ram hospital
asha speech and hearing clinic
saaol heart center
bkl super speciality hospital
city hospital
sardar vallabhai patel hospital
connectivity & public transport
the ridge road, nehru park, shankar road and sanatana dharm mandir are the closest bus stops where dtc buses take a halt to load/unload passengers. 
the new delhi railway station (ndls) lies approximately 5 km from shankar road. 
the karol bagh and rajendra nagar metro stations are the closest metro stations to shankar road. 

schools, bank & fitness centres
shankar road residents have easy access to many schools and banks nearby. there is also an abundance of many fitness centres and gyms in the area like forza fitness studio, intense gym and fitness studio, anytime fitness and many more. 
schools.
salwan public school
rana pratap sarvodaya vidyalaya
springdales school
st. thomas girls senior secondary school
sindhi school
j.d. tytler school
banks.
sbi shankar road branch
punjab national bank
canara bank
allahabad bank
indusind bank
karnataka bank
oriental bank of commerce

popular landmarks near locality
the connaught place is a major site for shopping and nightlife for delhi residents as well as tourists, with many pubs, restaurants and discotheques in the area. 
other attractions include the jhandewala devi mandir, nehru planetarium, kashmir house, lodhi garden, indira gandhi arena, to name a few.