Nizamuddin West

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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 relatively affluent locality is named after 13th century Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, whose shrine or dargah in Urdu is situated within the area. Nizamuddin West is a colony that is relatively affluent and the Residential Welfare Association (RWA) of Nizamuddin is working to make it more secure and peaceful area for the local residents.

Overview

The colony is divided into six blocks and has the main 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 in the close vicinity of this area.

This colony is regarded as one of the posh colonies. The colony has been home to noted freedom fighters in the past. The first Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi and veteran freedom fighter Padma Shri Mir Mushtaq Ahmad resided here. Amarnath Vidyalankar, freedom fighter and former MP was also a resident. The prices of the houses in this area are on a steady rise.

Historic sites

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