Janakpuri
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Janakpuri is one of the best middle class residential colonies in West Delhi. It is divided into four major blocks namely A, B, C and D which are further divided into sub-blocks such as B-1, B-1-A, B-2, C-1, C-1-A and so on. It was once the largest planned residential colony in Asia. Its well-planned neighbourhoods are carefully maintained and are generously sprinkled with many green-pockets, the largest being the district central park which stretches from the B to the C block.
Markets: All the blocks of Janakpuri have at least one local market. However the more popular markets in Janakpuri are the C-4-E market and the B-1 super market. Now, the District Center has become one of the most popular shopping centers in West Delhi. It boasts of a multiplex, a few multi-storeyed shopping cum office complexes, restaurants, book shops, gift stores, brand outlets, courts, Transport Authority, Telephone Exchange. It is undoubtedly the commercial hub of West Delhi.
Weekly Produce Markets or Bazaars[1] Janakpuri has some of the biggest weekly produce markets. The Monday Bazaar (in and around B-1 block), The Friday Bazaar (B Blocks) and the Saturday Bazaar (C Blocks) Every week, residents can buy fresh produce and a variety of artisan-made articles in these Bazaars.
Schools & Colleges: Janakpuri is home to some very good schools like St. Marks, St. Francis de Sales and D.T.E.A Senior Secondary Schools. It also has a Delhi University College and a technical studies institute.
Places of Worship: There are many Temples, Gurdwaras, Churches and other places of worship but one of the most notable, vibrant and active places is the Kripa Dham. One cannot go past it, without hearing the musical chanting. of "Ram Ji Ram Ram". Janakpuri has a culture of unity in diversity as is evidenced by the rare and harmonious confluence of three different religious centres (a Temple, a Gurdwara and a Church) right next to each other. It is thus, a true representative community of the secular country that is India.
Hospitals: Janakpuri has a strong network of public services such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Prominent among them is the large multi-specialty tertiary hospital - Mata Channan Devi Hospital. Janakpuri is also served by the government-owned Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital in Hari Nagar. Plans for a 600-bedded super specialty branch of this hospital in Janakpuri, are underway.
Transportation: Janakpuri has an excellent transportation infrastructure. It is very well connected with other parts of the state by buses which are operated by the DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) or private parties. A privately operated network of chartered buses ply from almost all blocks of Janakpuri to corporate offices in and around the National Capital Territory. Their fares are competitively priced. In recent years, the Delhi Metro has grown at a rapid pace with three stations in Janakpuri (Uttam Nagar, Janakpuri East and Janakpuri West). It is anticipated that the metro will receive an equal share of the usual commuter traffic on the buses in the coming years.
