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 then further subdivided into sub-blocks e.g. C-2-C, C-4-E, D-1, A-2 and so on.It was once the largest planned residential colony in Asia.
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 Kadimi market. It is a big market and houses all kinds of shops. Now, the District Center has become the most popular shoping centers in the West Delhi. It boasts of a multiplex, some multi-storeyed shopping cum office complexes, restaurants, book shops, gift stores, brand outlets, courts, Transport Authority, Telephone Exchange. Its is undoubtedly the commercial hub of West Delhi.
Schools: Janakpuri is the home to some of the better schools in Delhi like St. Marks and St. Francis.
Places of Worship: There are many Temples, Gurdwaras, Churches and other places of worship but one of the most notable, vibrant and active place is the Kripa Dham. One cannot go past without hearing the musical chanting. of "Ram Ji Ram Ram". Janakpuri has set a rare example by allowing three different religious centres (a Temple, a Gurdwara and a Church) to stand peacefully next to each other. It has set a true representation of a secular country that is India.
Hospitals: Janakpuri has a good network of public services such as hospitals and nursing homes.It has the large multi specialty Mata Channan Devi Hospital and is served also by the government run Deen Dayal Upadhay Hospital in Hari Nagar which has also started building its 600 bedded super specialty wing in Janakpuri itself.
Transportation: Janakpuri has a very good transportation infrastructure and is very well connected with other parts of the state by DTC and private busses. The most common mode of public transport is bus. Janakpuri has an excellent network of chartered buses that ply from almost all blocks of Janakpuri to any place in Delhi and the National Capital Region that has offices. The chartered buses are privately operated buses and charge nominal fares. Delhi Metro is growing fast and will soon be ready to share the commuters' load with the bus service. The long awaited Dwarka to Barakhamba Road has been flagged of on 31 December 2005. This service touches Janakpuri near the District Centre and has already become a very popular route.
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