20-623: Shaheen Bagh is a neighbourhood in the South Delhi district of Delhi , India . It is on the U.P border and southernmost colony of the Okhla (Jamia Nagar) area, situated along the banks of the Yamuna . The locality is known for being the site of gathering for the protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). Shaheen Bagh
40-402: A denser, more diverse community. Residents include working-class individuals like construction workers and tradespeople, alongside professors from Jamia Millia Islamia and businessmen. Shaheen Bagh's population is diverse, with residents originating from various Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar , Rajasthan , Madhya Pradesh , and Haryana . The Muslim community within the area exhibits
60-628: A population density of 9,034 persons per km (23,397 persons per mi ). The South Delhi neighborhood of Hauz Khas is witnessing the growth of trendy shops and lodgings. It is now becoming the center for domestic and international tourists and backpackers. The area also is home to historical monuments and has easy access to the Delhi Metro , making it a preferred location for many visitors to India and domestic middle-class visitors from other Indian states. The area attracts young tourists with numerous hip hostels and cafes . The division shown on
80-433: A variety of Islamic beliefs. The architectural landscape of Shaheen Bagh is characterized by midrise apartment buildings constructed on relatively narrow plots of land, ranging from 25 to 400 sq. meters. Shaheen Bagh has a high concentration of private schools, which are built on small plots of 200-300 square yards. Being a predominantly Muslim neighborhood, it has numerous mosques and Islamic institutions scattered throughout
100-489: Is a vast area in the city of Delhi and contains many significant locations. Of the eleven 'historical cities' of Delhi, three, viz. Qila Rai Pithora (1st), Mehrauli (2nd) and Siri (including Hauz Khas ) (3rd) fall in the South Delhi district. It was originally created after the construction of New Delhi . Jahaz Mahal , Zafar Mahal , Hauz Khas Complex , Bijay Mandal , Qutub Minar , Mehrauli Archaeological Park , and
120-629: Is recognized as one of the areas in Delhi with a significant Muslim population. Shaheen Bagh is named after the Shaheen falcon , with Shaheen itself being a Persian word. The name was chosen from a poem of Allama Iqbal's ( Muhammad Iqbal ) called Bal-e-Jibril ( Gabriel's Wing ). The area started to be populated in the early to mid 1980s. Shaheen Bagh is the newest inhibitation in Jamia Nagar , which became populated after mid-1980s. Previously agricultural land,
140-503: The 2011 census South Delhi has a total population of 2,731,929, comprising 1,467,428 males (53.8%) and 1,264,501 females (46.2%), roughly equal to the nation of Jamaica or the US state of Nevada . This gives it a ranking of 144th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 10,935 inhabitants per square kilometre (28,320/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
160-710: The Delhi Metro , namely the Yellow and Magenta lines pass through the district. The nearest railway station is Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station . The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport , located towards west of the district. South district is considered to be the most affluent of all residential districts of Delhi, other than the districts falling under Lutyen's Delhi, viz. New Delhi and Central Delhi . With upscale areas like Saket , Sainik Farm , Malviya Nagar , Hauz Khas , Greater Kailash , Green Park , Rama Krishna Puram , Gulmohar Park , Gulmohar enclave , Vasant Vihar and Vasant Kunj , it has one of
180-616: The Delhi metro network. A metro train station is present in Sarita Vihar, around 1–2 km from Shaheen Bagh. Buses for major routes start from nearby Kalindi Kunj . This place is widely known for the Shaheen Bagh protests held during the nation-wide movement against the CAA, NRC and NPR. The protests were mainly led by Muslim women of Shaheen Bagh in a form sit-in for more than 4 months. They blocked
200-574: The Hauz Khas locality of South Delhi. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade of Delhi is located in the Qutub Institutional Area of South Delhi. Sangam Vihar is also located in South Delhi, which has the highest population in the state. The top Central University Jamia Millia Islamia is situated in the Jamia Nagar area of South Delhi. Further, University of Delhi South Campus which is one of
220-600: The Hindu Gujjar community developed plots for sale, drawing residents due to affordability compared to nearby Jamia Nagar. Many people earning petro-dollars in Arab countries bought property here. Early infrastructure was limited, lacking proper roads, sewage systems, and electricity. The 1992 Babri Masjid demolition triggered a population shift, with Muslims from mixed localities seeking refuge in Shaheen Bagh. This influx led to
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#1732859347429240-547: The Safdarjung's Tomb comprise some of South Delhi's most scenic heritage sites. The administrative district had 20% green cover, as of 2009. It has several spacious green parks, wildlife sanctuary, biodiversity parks, and green belts. Deer Park and Rose Garden in Hauz Khas , Asola Wildlife Sanctuary close to Delhi's southern border on the Aravallis foothills are few examples. It has a good mix of concrete and greens. According to
260-622: The decade 2001–2011 was 20.59%. The religious composition of the population is predominantly Hindu, making up 78.8% (2,155,759 adherents), followed by Muslims at 16.3% (445,914). Other religious communities include Christians, numbering 1.5% (41,880); Sikhs, with 2.5% (69,520); Buddhists at 0.1% (3,862); and Jains, totaling 0.4% (11,020). Many renowned markets of Delhi such as Sarojini Nagar Market , Green Park Market, etc. and malls such as DLF Avenue , MGF Metropolitan , Select Citywalk , Malviya Nagar , etc. are located in South Delhi. South Delhi has three administrative divisions: Two lines of
280-492: The district is divided into three subdivisions, Saket , Hauz Khas , and Mehrauli . It is bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, the districts of New Delhi to the north, Faridabad district of Haryana to the southeast, Gurgaon District of Haryana to the southwest, and South West Delhi to the west. South Delhi has a population of 2,731,929 (2011 census), and an area of 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi), with
300-447: The highest land prices in Delhi. Urban villages in South Delhi, like Hauz Khas Village , and Shahpur Jat have become hub for designer boutiques, restaurants and art galleries and design studios. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi , All India Institute of Medical Sciences and National Institute of Fashion Technology , three of the country's premier institutes in the field of technology, medicine and fashion respectively lie in
320-629: The highway connecting Noida inspired by the call of Sharjeel Imam for 'Chakka Jam' (traffic block). This article related to a location in the Indian state of Delhi is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . South Delhi district South Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India with its headquarters in Saket. Administratively,
340-833: The last three years, influencing Shaheen Bagh's position as a major culinary hub. In addition to its known culinary offerings, Shaheen Bagh is also a hub for factory outlets of various clothing brands. These brands include Allen Solly, Woodland, Van Heusen , Flying Machine, Arrow, Bata, Skechers, Biba, and Adidas , among many others. These outlets can be found in the lane adjoining the main road, GD Birla Marg. This area has connectivity to nearby commercial and official areas such as Noida , Nehru Place , Sarita Vihar , Jasola, Okhla Industrial Area , Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Railway Station . It also has connectivity to universities like Jamia Millia Islamia , Jamia Hamdard , and Amity University . A metro train railway station named as Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh metro station connects Shaheen Bagh to
360-491: The locality. The road linking Kalindi Kunj Road to Allama Shibli Nomani Road, known as 40 Feet Road or Chaalis Futa Road saw a rise in cafes and biryani stalls catering to protesters. Social media increased the area's reputation, attracting foodies seeking Mughlai cuisine alongside Arabic, Afghan, Turkish, and Italian fare. New Delhi's well-known Mughlai food eateries, including Javed Famous Nihari, Zehra Biryani, Aslam Butter Chicken, Karim's and Qureshi Kabab, have opened here in
380-531: The map bears only administrative significance, as to the common citizen, broadly speaking Delhi is vaguely ring-like, having five regions, namely North, West, South, East and Central. The usage of the term South Delhi in day-to-day life expands from Delhi 's IGI Airport in the New Delhi district to the river Yamuna in the South East, a region protruding into administrative South West Delhi district. South Delhi
400-911: The oldest universities in India has its southern campus in the region. The southern campus is a part of the proposed four direction-based campuses in Delhi with East and West campuses currently in progress. This district has thriving medieval era colonies or sarais, which now are severely congested and under neglect. These include Chirag Delhi, Kalu Sarai, Jia Sarai , Ber Sarai , Lado Sarai, Katwaria Sarai , Yusuf Sarai , Hauz Khas Village , Munirka , Kotla Mubarakpur , Begumpur , Saidulajaib , Mohammadpur, Khirki Village, Adhchini, Chhattarpur Village, Aayaa Nagar, Maandi Village, and Dera Village. Many important city roads such as Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road , Aurobindo Marg , August Kranti Marg, Press Enclave Road, etc. fall in this district, while arterial roads like Inner Ring Road and Outer Ring Road pass through it. Kalindi Kunj Kalindi Kunj
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