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| Country | India |
| Territory | Delhi |
| District(s) | North East Delhi |
| Nearest city | Ghaziabad |
| Parliamentary constituency | North East Delhi |
| Assembly constituency | Rohtas Nagar |
| Civic agency | Municipal Corporation Of Delhi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Naveen Shahdara (Hindi: नवीन शाहदरा) is a residential area in North East Delhi district of National Capital Territory of Delhi.This area is close to the main area of Shahdara. The meaning of this place is New Shahdara. The main area of Shahdara has one of the oldest markets in Delhi and it is the chhota bazaar. The second oldest market in Delhi next only to Chandni Chowk at the 16th century. Old name of Shahdara is Chandrawali village. Shahdara is also the starting point of the Shahdara - Rithala Line of the Delhi Metro.[1]
Naveen shahdara is one of the well developed area of Delhi.It also experienced many development schemes because of 2010 commonwealth games, like a newly made flyover and underpass at Keshav Chowk for easy-passing of vehicles, and other beautification projects.
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As of the 2000 census, majority of residents are either of Delhi or near by states origin. Hinduism is the major religion with large population of Jains as well. Few Sikhs, Christians and Muslims live here. Literacy rate is much higher than compare to state's average.
The colony has adequate supply of drinking water as compare to other parts of delhi. BSES Delhi Yamuna Power Limited is in charge of supplying electricity to area and which is quite appreciable. Other infrastructures like roads, sewage,etc. are pretty well.