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Birsa Munda Chowk | |
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Village | |
  Birsa Munda Chowk Location in Southeast Delhi, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°35′28″N 77°15′28″E / 28.5911°N 77.2578°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | South East Delhi |
| Named for | Bhagwan Birsa Munda |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 110013 |
Birsa Munda Chowk, formerly known as Sarai Kale Khan Chowk in Delhi, was renamed on November 15, 2024, to honor the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.The area is well-connected to the rest of Delhi through the Delhi Metro's Pink Line and a nearby Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT), offering convenient transportation options. Located next to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station on the Indian Railways network, this station serves as one of Delhi's five main railway hubs and operates as both the originating and terminal station for 60 trains. The ISBT functions as a terminus for most buses heading to cities and towns south of Delhi and includes a DTC bus depot, supporting the Mudrika Seva (Ring Road Bus Service) and various other bus routes.
Birsa Munda Chowk, formerly known as Sarai Kale Khan Chowk in Delhi, was renamed on November 15, 2024, to honor the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. This renaming highlights his contributions to the struggle against British rule and the protection of tribal rights. Birsa Munda is celebrated for his leadership during the Ulgulan (Great Tumult) movement, which focused on tribal land rights and resistance to exploitation. This tribute reflects the government's recognition of tribal heroes and their legacy.