Defence Colony | |
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Defence Colony | |
Nickname: Def Col | |
Coordinates: 28°34′N 77°14′E / 28.57°N 77.23°E | |
Country | India |
State | Delhi |
District | South East Delhi |
Metro | New Delhi |
Population | |
• Total | 8,000−10,000 |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | |
Urban Local Body | MCD |
Defence Colony is a neighbourhood in Delhi. It was built in the 1960s for veterans of the Indian Armed Forces.[1][2] It serves as the administrative headquarters of the South East Delhi district of Delhi.
It is popular for being centrally located to all major parts of the city, its well-maintained parks, broad streets, active community clubs, and notable residents from entertainment and politics.[3][4] Defence Colony is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and, shops.[5][6][7]
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