Safdarjung New Delhi

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Safdarjung

Location: South of Delhi

With very well developed network of roads connecting different parts of Delhi, Safdarjung is an indispensable part of South Delhi. It was the first colony in Delhi to be built after partion of India and Pakistan. Developed by Delhi Land Federation in 1960s, it was built as southern extension of Hauz Khas Deer Park area.

The place is is home for upper middle class genre of people. The region is famous for two reasons, one it houses the great heritage site - the Safdarjung Tomb and another is a well renowned Safdargunj Government Hospital. Another important place here is Delhi Flying Club.

The airstrip here is used to train pilots in Delhi. There are several courses run by the government in order to train students and produce pilots for the defense as well as commercial purposes. The hospital here is a government funded organization. Free medical facilities and access to medicines are made available to the needy.

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