Shahpur Jat
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Shahpur Jat | |
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Coordinates: 28°33′N 77°13′E / 28.550°N 77.217°E | |
Country | India |
State | Delhi |
District | South Delhi |
Metro | New Delhi |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Planning agency | MCD |
Shahpur Jat is an urban village in South Delhi, located near Hauz Khas and within one of the ancient capital cities of Delhi, Siri Fort.
History
When the Siri Fort was abandoned, Jats moved to the Shahpur Jat area, being attracted to the fertile lands.[1]
Demography
Presently the demography of Shahpur Jat is actually made up Mostly of Jats. Jatav, Baniya, Balmiki and Gujjars are also residents of the village. In 1965, the land was acquired by Central Government to construct Asiad Village. Increasingly people from other places in India are moving into the urban village and also foreigners are attracted by the low rents, parking space, lifestyle, monuments and green belt.
Architecture
Shahpur Jat is a very old village featuring traditional havelis and the remains of the historical capital city Siri Fort, such as the stretches of the thick city walls, all surrounded by 20th century apartment and office buildings.[2] The area is currently[when?] undergoing urban greening and rejuvenation, partially due to the activities of local NGOs.[citation needed]
Startup Culture
Due to the exceptionally low rents in the area, and its proximity to the premier institutes like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shahpur Jat has attracted many startups and boutiques like KleverKid, Avanti, Holidify, Eckovation, Consure Medical, and Elucidata.
Travel
Near bus stop at Shahpur Jat is Khel Gao including Bus 500, 522A, etc. At Shahpur also head office of Fastbooktrip
See also
Notes
- ^ "Hang out in...Shahpur Jat".[dead link] Mayank Austen Soofi, Hindustan Times. New Delhi, 10 December 2010.
- ^ Lucy Peck. "Delhi - A Thousand Years of Building". New Delhi: Roli Books Pvt Ltd, 2005.