Laxmi Bai Nagar is a
VIP residential colony in
New Delhi
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India
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. Laxmi Bai, meaning "city of
Lakshmibai
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", is named for the Rani (queen) of the
Maratha
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-ruled
Jhansi State in
India
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, which is now a province of modern
Uttar Pradesh
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state. She fought for independence from the
British Raj
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during the
Indian Rebellion of 1857
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and died in combat.
Laxmi Bai Nagar hosts doctors and staff of
Central Government Health Scheme
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ( or PM-JAY'';'' also referred to as Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme or NHPS) is a national public health insurance fund of the Government of India that aims to provide free acc ...
and serves as official residences for many
civil servants
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to the
Union Government
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and other employees of the government.
Laxmi Bai Nagar largely hosts doctors and staff of
Central Government Health Scheme
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ( or PM-JAY'';'' also referred to as Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme or NHPS) is a national public health insurance fund of the Government of India that aims to provide free acc ...
having 2000 govt. Flats & 24 Private Flats opposite N P Co. Edu. School.
Having two local markets, one taxi stand, three bus stands, one dispensary, two gyms, two barat ghars, one gurudwara, five temples, five schools & equipped with all civic amentities.
Attractions
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Sanjay Gandhi Lake Park
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Sarojini Nagar Market
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Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat is a paid-entrance open-air market, food plaza, and craft bazaar located in Delhi. The area is run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), and unlike the traditional weekly market, the village Haat, D ...
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INA Market
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Lodhi Gardens
Lodi Gardens is a city park situated in New Delhi, India. Spread over , it contains Mohammed Shah's Tomb, the Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, the Shisha Gumbad and the Bara Gumbad, architectural works of the 15th century by Lodis - who ruled parts o ...
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Safdarjung's Tomb
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South Extension Market
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Kidwai Nagar West
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Mini Market, adjacent Barat Ghar
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NDMC BARAT GHAR
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Chitra working Girls Hostel
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Grih Kalyan Kendra
Local Restaurants
* Rang De Basanti Dhaba
* Amar Jyoti
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Haldiram's
Haldiram's is an Indian multinational sweets, snacks and restaurant company headquartered in Nagpur. The company has manufacturing plants in a wide variety of locations such as Nagpur, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Hooghly, Rudrapur and Noida. Haldir ...
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McDonald's
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* Khatta Meetha
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Domino's
*harmesh cafe
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Educational Institutions
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Senior Navyug School
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D.T.E.A. Senior Secondary School
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Govt. Boys Senior Secondary School
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Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School
*N P Co-Ed Secondary School
References
{{Neighborhoods of Delhi
Neighbourhoods in Delhi
New Delhi district
Cities and towns in New Delhi district