Munirka

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Munirka is a middle-class colony located in South Delhi, India. It is also an old village--complete with a smattering of Lodi-era monuments--now absorbed by the relentless expansion of Delhi. The main entrance to it is located on Outer Ring Road,Delhi, while the back of the colony is located directly across from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and many university students live here. While the front is a bustling market, the serpentine streets inside are home to a vibrant multi-cultural cosmos--people from all over India have found a home here, or cheap accommodation at the very least. Basically home to the Jat community (particularly the Tokases), the Indian Olympian swimmer Khazan Singh Tokas hailed from here. A splendid sports complex named after him is set on the southern fringes of the village. Munirka also lends its name to the various DDA (Delhi Development Authority)apartments that have come up around it, namely SFS Flats, Munirka; Munirka Enclave; and Munirka Vihar. On the outer edge of Munirka lies a huge open market--very typical of open-air markets found in India. The streets are numbered alphabetically, such as A, BC, BB, BA, etc.

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• Markets in Delhi