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Mundka
Mundka is a census town and village in the West Delhi district of Delhi. It is the birthplace and village of former Chief Minister of Delhi, the late Dr. Sahib Singh Verma. Its neighbouring villages are Bakkarwala and Nangloi. The current MLA of the Mundka constituency is Dharampal Lakra, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Demographics According to the 2011 India census, Mundka had a population of 57,590. Males constituted 56% of the population and females 44%. Mundka had an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. Male literacy was 75%, and female literacy was 65%. At that time, 16% of the population was under six years of age. The village falls under the 8th Assembly of Delhi. Administration and infrastructure The constituency has been in the news for its very poor infrastructure, despite having a popular metro station. The streets have small drains, which cause the sewers to overflow after just a few minutes of rain. The lack of basic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mundka (Delhi Metro)
Mundka is a station on the Green Line of the Delhi Metro. It is an elevated station and was inaugurated on 2 April 2010. The station is located in the Mundka locality of West Delhi district, Delhi. Station layout Facilities List of available ATM at Mundka metro station are HDFC Bank, YES Bank Exits See also *Delhi *Mundka *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in Delhi *Delhi Metro Rail Corporation *Delhi Suburban Railway *Delhi Monorail *Delhi Transport Corporation *South East Delhi *New Delhi *National Capital Region (India) *List of rapid transit systems *List of metro systems This list of metro systems includes electrified rapid transit train systems worldwide. In some parts of the world, metro systems are referred to as subways, U-Bahn or undergrounds. , 205 cities in 61 countries have a metro system. The London ... References External links Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site) Delhi Metro Annual Reports* ''UrbanRail.Net''– desc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro is a mass rapid transit (MRT) system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh, in the National Capital Region of India. The network consists of 10 colour-coded lines serving 255 stations with a total length of . It is by far the largest and busiest metro rail system in India, and the second oldest after the Kolkata Metro. The system has a mix of underground, at-grade, and elevated stations using both broad-gauge and standard-gauge. Delhi Metro operates over 2,700 trips daily, starting at around 05:00 and ending at 23:30. Construction started in 1998, and the first elevated section ( Shahdara to Tis Hazari) on the Red Line opened on 25 December 2002. The first underground section ( Vishwa Vidyalaya – Kashmere Gate) on the Yellow Line opened on 20 December 2004. The development of the network was divided into phases. Phase I with 3 lines was completed by 2006, and Phase II in 2011. Phase ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharampal Lakra
Dharampal Lakra is an Indian politician from Delhi. In February 2020 he was elected to the Seventh Legislative Assembly of Delhi, representing the Mundka constituency. He is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party. Political career Lakra was previously a local office bearer of the INC. He quit INC and joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2014. Personal life Lakra is a businessman from Mundka. He has described himself as an agriculturalist and a member of the Food Corporation of India Food is any substance consumed by an organism for nutritional support. Food is usually of plant, animal, or fungal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingest .... In the 2020 legislative assembly election, he was noted as the wealthiest candidate with a declared wealth of Rupees 300 crore. Electoral performance References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lakra, Dharampal Aam Aadmi Party politicians from Delhi Delhi MLAs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mundka (Delhi Assembly Constituency)
Mundka Assembly constituency is one of the seventy Delhi assembly constituencies of Delhi in northern India. Mundka assembly constituency is a part of North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. This constituency was created by reorganization by delimitation commission The Delimitation commission or Boundary commission of India is a commission established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. The main task of the commission is redrawing the boundaries of the vari ... in 2008. Assembly segment and councillors After 2016 delimitation, Mundka assembly has 5 wards. Key Members of Legislative Assembly Key Election results 2020 election 2015 election 2013 2008 References {{Assembly constituencies of New Delhi Assembly constituencies of Delhi Delhi Legislative Assembly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahib Singh Verma
Sahib Singh Verma (15 March 1943 – 30 June 2007) was an Indian politician and the former senior vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He served as Chief Minister of Delhi (1996–1998) and was member of 13th Lok Sabha, Parliament of India (1999–2004). He served as the Union Labour Minister of India. Life Sahib Singh was born on 15 March 1943 in Mundka village, Delhi to Mir Singh, a farmer, and Bharpai Devi in a Jat family. In early childhood he was deeply influenced by Arya Samaj. Singh had a PhD degree in Library Science, and started work as librarian in Bhagat Singh College, Delhi. He also held a master's degree in Arts, (M.A.) and also in Library Science from Aligarh Muslim University. In 1954, when he was just 11, he and Sahib Kaur were married. They had two sons and three daughters and one of his sons, Parvesh Verma is Member of parliament of Lok Sabha from West Delhi. Political career He was active in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He had also serve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Literacy
Literacy in its broadest sense describes "particular ways of thinking about and doing reading and writing" with the purpose of understanding or expressing thoughts or ideas in written form in some specific context of use. In other words, humans in literate societies have sets of practices for producing and consuming writing, and they also have beliefs about these practices. Reading, in this view, is always reading something for some purpose; writing is always writing something for someone for some particular ends. Beliefs about reading and writing and its value for society and for the individual always influence the ways literacy is taught, learned, and practiced over the lifespan. Some researchers suggest that the history of interest in the concept of "literacy" can be divided into two periods. Firstly is the period before 1950, when literacy was understood solely as alphabetical literacy (word and letter recognition). Secondly is the period after 1950, when literacy slowly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwarka, Delhi
Dwarka is a neighbourhood located in South West Delhi district of Delhi. The district court that functions under the Delhi High Court for South West Delhi is located in Dwarka. The sub-city is located near to Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is among the largest sub-city in Asia. Dwarka is organized into sectors and mainly has Cooperative Group Housing Societies as residential options. It is one of the most sought-after residential areas in New Delhi. The sub-city also has the largest rooftop solar plant in the Union territory of Delhi. In January 2017, the Cabinet of India approved Dwarka to be the second Diplomatic Enclave for 39 countries on 34 hectares, after Chanakyapuri. In 2016, the Cabinet of India, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved 89.72 hectares of land for an Exhibition-cum Convention centre, estimated to cost . Dwarka is being developed as a smart city under Delhi Development Authority's ‘smart sub-city’ project. Dwarka (Delhi Assembly constitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirti Nagar Metro Station
The Kirti Nagar Metro Station is located on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro. It is one of the terminus stations of the Green Line, the other being Inderlok. An extension of the Green Line, commuters travelling on the Green Line are able to transfer to Blue Line from this station as well as the Red Line at Inderlok via Ashok Park Main, saving time and money, rather than going all the way to longer routes of Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate. This branch opened on 27 August 2011. A new Metrolite Line is under construction and will be completed by 2025. It will run from Kirti Nagar to Bamnoli Village, with 22 stations. The stations for the line will be built in a mix of elevated, and at-grade stations. Some recreational places include Moments Mall, BTW Kirti Nagar, Furniture Market, Sunday Market, and other popular eatery shops spread throughout the area. See also *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in Delhi Delhi has significant reliance on its transport infrast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rithala Metro Station
The Rithala Metro Station is a terminal station of the Red Line of Delhi Metro. It is an elevated station and is located in Rithala, Sector 5, Rohini in Delhi, India. The station was inaugurated on 31 March 2004. It is within walking distance from Metro Walk and Adventure Island. Station layout See also *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in Delhi Delhi has significant reliance on its transport infrastructure. The city has developed a highly efficient public transport system with the introduction of the Delhi Metro, which is undergoing a rapid modernization and expansion since 2006. Th ... References External links Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site) Delhi Metro stations Railway stations opened in 2004 Railway stations in North West Delhi district Buildings and structures in Delhi Transport in Delhi 2004 establishments in Delhi {{Delhi-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dilshad Garden Metro Station
The Dilshad Garden Metro Station is a station of the Red Line of the Delhi Metro. Station layout Facilities The station has the following facilities: * ATM: PNB ATM near gate no. 1 *Toilet: Sulabh Toilet near gate no. 1 *Shop/Office: Mahindra near gate no. 1 and Ford, Northern Star Jewellery and Bata Footwears near gate No. 2 *Bank: IndusInd Bank on the ground floor *Insurance: ICICI Lombard on the unpaid concourse *Kiosk: SBI Credit Card near gate no. 2 *Water: PILO Water Kiosk near gate no. 2 *Food / Restaurant: Pizza Hut, Burger King, McDonald's and Haldiram's near gate no. 2 and Bar Shala on the unpaid concourse Connections * DTC buses: **From the nearby Shahdara Border (Dilshad Garden Metro Station) bus stop, DTC bus routes number 33C, 125EXT, 163, 971 100EXT, 165, 165A, 166, 212, 214CL, 216, 221, 236, 236EXT, 333, 341, 623EXT, 939, 939EXT and 982 serve the station. **A little farther away on the Aradhak Marg, from the Shahdara Border bus stop, DTC bus routes num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inderlok Metro Station
Inderlok (formerly called Trinagar) is a Delhi Metro station located in Delhi, on the Red and Green Lines. It is a transfer station between the Red Line and the Green Line. The station is the terminal for the Green Line to Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh metro station, which is located in Bahadurgarh district of Haryana. One interesting thing about the Inderlok station is that the Green Line meets the Red Line perpendicularly here, unlike all the other interchange stations. This design choice ended the possibility of extending the line in the future (in this direction). Station layout Red Line Station Layout Green Line Station Layout Facilities The station has the following facilities: * ATM: PNB ATM near gate number 1 *Toilet: 2 Sulabh Toilets near gate number 1 and gate number 5 *Food / Restaurant: WH Smith and Munch with Ava on the paid concourse *Stores: Comesum, Raymond, Doeacc Society, Big Bazaar, Rachna Cafe, Hot 'n' Chilli Exits See also *List of Delhi Metro sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
