Derawal Nagar, Delhi
Facts and practical information
Derawal Nagar is a colony in Delhi, India which is named after people of the Derawal community. Originally native to the Derajat region. These individuals, who are mostly Hindu, were settled here after the partition of India in 1947. It is just a small colony comprising two blocks A and B. It has a famous gurudwara of Shah Ji in A block. The language spoken by the original inhabitants of this area is Derawali, which is a dialect of Saraiki. Many of these Derawalis in Delhi have opened their dry fruit shops in Chandni Chowk. ()
Central Delhi (Model Town)Delhi
Derawal Nagar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Patel Chest, Kamla Nagar, Pink Line, Faculty of Management Studies – University of Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Derawal Nagar?
How to get to Derawal Nagar by public transport?
Bus
- Alpana Cinema • Lines: (-) Tms (12 min walk)
- New Police Lines • Lines: (-) Tms (22 min walk)
Metro
- Model Town • Lines: Yellow Line (12 min walk)
- Azadpur • Lines: Pink Line, Yellow Line (21 min walk)
Train
- Delhi Azadpur (22 min walk)