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'''Defence Colony''' is a neighbourhood in South East, Delhi. It was built in the 1960s for [[veteran]]s of the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web | title = South Delhi's property prices down by 20ā€“35%, Defence Colony and Vasant Vihar worst hit|publisher=The Economic Times|url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-09-10/news/41937957_1_south-delhi-defence-colony-crore|date=10 September 2013| access-date = 24 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="Singh2005">{{cite book|author=Onkar Singh|title=Indian ex-servicemen|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rMpKgM9YxC0C&pg=PA108|year=2005|publisher=Krishna Prakashan Media|isbn=978-81-7933-175-0|pages=108ā€“}}</ref> It serves as the administrative headquarters of the [[South East Delhi district|South East Delhi]] district of Delhi.
'''Defence Colony''' is a neighbourhood in the [[South East Delhi district]] of [[Delhi]], India. It was built in the 1960s for [[veteran]]s of the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web | title = South Delhi's property prices down by 20ā€“35%, Defence Colony and Vasant Vihar worst hit|publisher=The Economic Times|url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-09-10/news/41937957_1_south-delhi-defence-colony-crore|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130912034654/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-09-10/news/41937957_1_south-delhi-defence-colony-crore|url-status = dead|archive-date = 12 September 2013|date=10 September 2013| access-date = 24 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="Singh2005">{{cite book|author=Onkar Singh|title=Indian ex-servicemen|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rMpKgM9YxC0C&pg=PA108|year=2005|publisher=Krishna Prakashan Media|isbn=978-81-7933-175-0|pages=108ā€“}}</ref> It serves as the administrative headquarters of the [[South East Delhi district|South East Delhi]] district of Delhi.


It is popular for being centrally located to all major parts of the city, its well-maintained parks, broad streets, active community clubs, and notable residents from entertainment and politics.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 September 2017|title=Fashion designer Rohit Bal arrested from Defence Colony following fight with neighbour|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/fashion-designer-rohit-bal-arrested-from-defence-colony-following-fight-with-neighbour-4855946/|access-date=21 June 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Defence Colony is home to many restaurants, [[Coffeehouse|coffee shops]], art galleries and, shops.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Rough Guide to India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kAMik_6LbwUC&pg=PA125|access-date=24 September 2013|year=2003|publisher=Rough Guides|isbn=978-1-84353-089-3|pages=125ā€“}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
It is popular for being centrally located to all major parts of the city, its well-maintained parks, broad streets, active community clubs, and notable residents from entertainment and politics.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-06-26 |title=India property: the green oasis of New Delhi's Defence Colony |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/999977c8-1513-11e5-a587-00144feabdc0 |access-date=2023-05-08}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Defence Colony is home to many restaurants, [[Coffeehouse|coffee shops]], art galleries and, shops.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Rough Guide to India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kAMik_6LbwUC&pg=PA125|access-date=24 September 2013|year=2003|publisher=Rough Guides|isbn=978-1-84353-089-3|pages=125ā€“}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Defence Colony was created in the aftermath of the [[Partition of India|partition in 1947]]. Newly independent India allotted land to resettle serving Indian military officers whose homes lay across the new border in Muslim-majority [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/999977c8-1513-11e5-a587-00144feabdc0|website=ft|access-date=14 November 2018|title=Archived copy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116001154/https://www.ft.com/content/999977c8-1513-11e5-a587-00144feabdc0|archive-date=16 November 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Besides its central location from most parts of the city of Delhi, the locality is immensely popular among all Delhiites for the exotic varieties of cuisines that it has on offer {{Citation needed|date=September 2012}}. There are many restaurants in Defence Colony.<ref>{{cite web|title=Defence Colony Restaurants|url=https://www.zomato.com/ncr/defence-colony-delhi-restaurants|website=Zomato- Order Food Online|access-date=24 April 2016}}</ref>
Defence Colony was created in the aftermath of the [[Partition of India|partition in 1947]] and was built on the vast lands of the Kotla Mubarakpur village.<ref>{{cite news |title=How Delhiā€™s urban villages turned into no-plan land |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/how-delhi-s-urban-villages-turned-into-no-plan-land/story-wI6PqbrcETuM3eqnZ59xWP.html |work=Hindustan Times |location=New Delhi |date=8 April 2019 |access-date=8 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Residentsā€™ body using Lodi-era tomb as office, Delhi High Court seeks explanation |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/residents-body-using-lodi-era-tomb-as-office-delhi-high-court-seeks-explanation/story-1SRW3zacRgKvmZ9z4714EN.html |work=Hindustan Times |location=New Delhi |date=26 July 2018 |access-date=8 November 2025}}</ref> Newly independent India allotted land to resettle serving Indian military officers whose homes lay across the new border in Muslim-majority [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite news |title=India property: The green oasis of New Delhi's Defence Colony |url=https://www.ft.com/content/999977c8-1513-11e5-a587-00144feabdc0 |work=Financial Times |date=26 June 2015 |access-date=14 November 2018}}</ref> Besides its central location within Delhi, the locality is also known for the wide variety of cuisines offered by its many restaurants.<ref>{{cite web |title=Restaurants in Defence Colony |url=https://www.zomato.com/ncr/defence-colony-delhi-restaurants?sort=da&category=2&place_name=Defence+Colony%2C++India |website=Zomato |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Restaurants in Defence Colony |url=https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurants-g304551-zfn21002110-New_Delhi_National_Capital_Territory_of_Delhi.html |website=Tripadvisor |language=en-IN |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Restaurants in Defence Colony, South Delhi |url=https://www.eazydiner.com/delhi-ncr/restaurants/defence-colony-south-delhi |website=EazyDiner |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>


Defence Colony Welfare Association Club, commonly referred to as Defence Colony Club was established in 1976 as Defence Colony Ex. Services Institute, however, was renamed in 1980 and functions under the Defence Colony Welfare Association.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Club |publisher=Defence Colony Welfare Association Club |url=http://www.defencecolonyclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=191 |access-date=24 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927220538/http://www.defencecolonyclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=191 |archive-date=27 September 2013 }}</ref>
Defence Colony Welfare Association Club, commonly referred to as Defence Colony Club was established in 1976 as Defence Colony Ex. Services Institute, however, was renamed in 1980 and functions under the Defence Colony Welfare Association.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Club |publisher=Defence Colony Welfare Association Club |url=http://www.defencecolonyclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=191 |access-date=24 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927220538/http://www.defencecolonyclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=191 |archive-date=27 September 2013 }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Defence Colony(WA) Club |url=https://dcwa.club/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=dcwa.club}}</ref>


==Historic monuments==
==Historic monuments==
Close to the main Defence Colony market inside a roundabout stands the [[octagon]]al tomb of Shaikh Ali, known as "Gumti of Shaikh Ali". Built-in the 15th-century [[Lodhi dynasty]]-era, near the historic area of [[Kotla Mubarakpur]], it housed two graves inside the tomb until the early 20th-century, which are now long gone. The tomb has housed the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) office since 1960.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colony welfare office in Lodi-era tomb |publisher=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Colony-welfare-office-in-Lodi-era-tomb/Article1-1073283.aspx |date=8 June 2013 |access-date=24 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930064721/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Colony-welfare-office-in-Lodi-era-tomb/Article1-1073283.aspx |archive-date=30 September 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Present Condition of Gumti of Shaikh Ali at Defence Colony market round about| publisher = Government of Delhi| url = http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_shahjahanabad/DoIT_Shahjahanabad/Home/Ongoing+Projects/Present+Condition+of+Gumti+of+Shaikh+Ali+at+Defence+Colony+market+round+about| access-date = 24 September 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130927134911/http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_shahjahanabad/DoIT_Shahjahanabad/Home/Ongoing+Projects/Present+Condition+of+Gumti+of+Shaikh+Ali+at+Defence+Colony+market+round+about| archive-date = 27 September 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 September 2018|title=Residentsā€™ body using Lodi-era tomb as office, Delhi high court seeks explanation|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/residents-body-using-lodi-era-tomb-as-office-delhi-high-court-seeks-explanation/story-1SRW3zacRgKvmZ9z4714EN.html|access-date=21 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
Close to the main Defence Colony market inside a roundabout stands the [[octagon]]al tomb of Shaikh Ali, known as "Gumti of Shaikh Ali". Built-in the 15th-century [[Lodhi dynasty]]-era, near the historic area of [[Kotla Mubarakpur]], it housed two graves inside the tomb until the early 20th-century, which are now long gone. The tomb has housed the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) office since 1960.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colony welfare office in Lodi-era tomb |publisher=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Colony-welfare-office-in-Lodi-era-tomb/Article1-1073283.aspx |date=8 June 2013 |access-date=24 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930064721/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Colony-welfare-office-in-Lodi-era-tomb/Article1-1073283.aspx |archive-date=30 September 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Present Condition of Gumti of Shaikh Ali at Defence Colony market round about| publisher = Government of Delhi| url = http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_shahjahanabad/DoIT_Shahjahanabad/Home/Ongoing+Projects/Present+Condition+of+Gumti+of+Shaikh+Ali+at+Defence+Colony+market+round+about| access-date = 24 September 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130927134911/http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_shahjahanabad/DoIT_Shahjahanabad/Home/Ongoing+Projects/Present+Condition+of+Gumti+of+Shaikh+Ali+at+Defence+Colony+market+round+about| archive-date = 27 September 2013| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 September 2018|title=Residents' body using Lodi-era tomb as office, Delhi high court seeks explanation|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/residents-body-using-lodi-era-tomb-as-office-delhi-high-court-seeks-explanation/story-1SRW3zacRgKvmZ9z4714EN.html|access-date=21 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
Defence Colony is accessible by many means of public transport including [[auto rickshaw]], taxi, [[Delhi Transport Corporation]] buses as well as the [[Delhi Metro]]. The closest metro station to most of Defence Colony is [[Lajpat Nagar metro station|Lajpat Nagar]], which is an interchange station between the [[Violet Line (Delhi Metro)|Violet Line]] and [[Pink Line (Delhi Metro)|Pink Line]]. For some parts of the Defence Colony, it is closer to walk to the [[South Extension metro station]], which is on the [[Pink Line (Delhi Metro)|Pink Line]]. To the Northeast of Defence Colony is the Sewa Nagar railway station of the [[Delhi Suburban Railway#Delhi Ring Railway|Delhi Ring Railway]].{{fact|date=September 2021}}
Defence Colony is accessible by many means of public transport including [[auto rickshaw]], taxi, [[Delhi Transport Corporation]] buses as well as the [[Delhi Metro]]. The closest metro station to most of Defence Colony is [[Lajpat Nagar metro station|Lajpat Nagar]], which is an interchange station between the [[Violet Line (Delhi Metro)|Violet Line]] and [[Pink Line (Delhi Metro)|Pink Line]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nearest Metro Station to Defence Colony Delhi - YoMetro |url=https://yometro.com/metro-station-near-defence-colony-delhi |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=YoMetro : Metro Travel Guide |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lajpat Nagar metro station |url=https://www.delhimetrorail.com/station/LJPN |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=www.delhimetrorail.com}}</ref> For some parts of the Defence Colony, it is closer to walk to the [[South Extension metro station]], which is on the [[Pink Line (Delhi Metro)|Pink Line]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=South Extension metro station |url=https://www.delhimetrorail.com/station/SOEN |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=www.delhimetrorail.com}}</ref> To the Northeast of Defence Colony is the [[Sewa Nagar railway station]] of the [[Delhi Suburban Railway#Delhi Ring Railway|Delhi Ring Railway]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nearest Railway Stations to Defence Colony |url=https://trainspy.com/nearestrailwaystations/DEFANCE-COLONY-Delhi-South-Delhi |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=trainspy.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sewa Nagar railway station |url=https://www.redbus.in/trains/stations/sewa-nagar-swnr |website=Redbus}}</ref>


To the South, Defence Colony is bounded by the [[Ring Road, Delhi|Ring Road]]. To its east and west are Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishma Pitamah Marg respectively. The North of Defence Colony is bounded by the tracks of the [[Delhi Suburban Railway#Delhi Ring Railway|Delhi Ring Railway]].{{fact|date=September 2021}}
To the South, Defence Colony is bounded by the [[Ring Road, Delhi|Ring Road]]. To its east and west are Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishma Pitamah Marg respectively. The North of Defence Colony is bounded by the tracks of the [[Delhi Suburban Railway#Delhi Ring Railway|Delhi Ring Railway]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Map of Defence Colony |url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/delhi/defence-colony.html |website=Mapsofindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Defence Colony |url=https://southdelhiprime.com/neighborhood/know-your-colony-kyc/defence-colony/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=South Delhi Prime |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Defence Colony in South Delhi |url=https://www.delhionline.in/city-guide/defence-colony-delhi |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=www.delhionline.in}}</ref>


== Establishments ==
==Education==
* Sagar Ratna, s south Indian food chain, 90 restaurants, opened its first restaurant here in 1986<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sagar Ratna files police complaint against rumour-monger|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/sagar-ratna-files-police-complaint-against-rumourmonger/1845457|access-date=21 June 2020|website=outlookindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sagar Ratna refutes claim that its delivery boys tested positive for Corona ā€“ Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/sagar-ratna-refutes-claim-that-its-delivery-boys-tested-positive-for-corona/articleshow/76000861.cms|access-date=21 June 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=25 May 2020|first=Paras|last=Singh|title=Delhi: Sagar Ratna files police complaint over Covid rumours |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/eatery-files-police-complaint-over-covid-rumours/articleshow/75956377.cms|access-date=21 June 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
*[[South Delhi Public School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Delhi Public School l Defence Colony l New Delhi |url=http://www.southdelhipublicschool.com/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=www.southdelhipublicschool.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-29 |title=Delhi school events: SDPS conducts online activities & competitions |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-school/delhi-school-events-bosco-public-school-organises-annual-event-101617001086704.html |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
* Defence Bakery opened in 1962, is known for its breads and pastries<ref>{{Cite web|last=Saikia|first=Arunabh|date=2 June 2016|title=Defence Bakery: The Delhi bakery where your bread is not (potentially) cancer causing|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/RzgXxUZvhC7ACzTYx8NbcJ/Defence-Bakery-The-Delhi-bakery-where-your-bread-is-not-po.html|access-date=21 June 2020|website=Livemint|language=en}}</ref>
* Dr Radhakrishnan International School<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-29 |title=Delhi school events: Dr. Radhakrishnan International School, Defence Colony, organises special function |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-school/delhi-school-events-25-schools-take-pledge-for-better-air-quality-in-ghaziabad/story-bkZSvqPc19cPqHNGkgL01I.html |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
* Vadehra Art Gallery, upscale art gallery<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 June 2020|title=Culture in the capital: Visits by appointment only as art galleries open to a distanced world|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-visits-by-appointment-only-as-art-galleries-open-to-a-distanced-world-6468852/|access-date=21 June 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
* 4S, Dive Bar, serving Thai and Chinese<ref>{{Cite web|title=May the 4S be with you|url=https://www.dailyo.in/voices/4s-dive-bars-delhi-alcohol-house-spirit-drinking-in-india-alcoholism/story/1/21315.html|access-date=21 June 2020|website=dailyo.in}}</ref>
* Nehru Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 April 2020|first=Chayyanika|last=Nigam|title=Defence Colony residents object to new Covid-19 hospital|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/defence-colony-residents-object-to-new-covid-19-hospital-1669198-2020-04-21|access-date=21 June 2020|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
* Gulshan Estate Agents Pvt Ltd, established in 1959, have been the Realtors of this colony for a long time and have facilitated the residents for renting out and redevelopment of the houses.


== Residents ==
== Places of worship ==
* [[Vishal Uppal]], Indian national tennis player<ref>{{Cite news|last=Srinivasan|first=Kamesh|date=12 August 2019|title=ā€˜I learnt to embrace whatever came my wayā€™: former tennis player Vishal Uppal|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/tennis/i-learnt-to-embrace-whatever-came-my-way/article28986347.ece|access-date=21 June 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[Rohit Bal]], Indian fashion designer<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 September 2017|title=Fashion designer Rohit Bal arrested from Defence Colony following fight with neighbour|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/fashion-designer-rohit-bal-arrested-from-defence-colony-following-fight-with-neighbour-4855946/|access-date=21 June 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Nafisa Ali]], former Miss India<ref>{{Cite web|title=The extraordinary life and times of Nafisa Ali Sodhi|url=https://www.femina.in/celebs/indian/the-life-and-times-of-nafisa-ali-sodhi-61961.html|access-date=21 June 2020|website=femina.in|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sidharth Malhotra]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=The Kid's Alright|url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/kids-alright|date=31 January 2014|website=gqindia.com|access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref>
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== In the news ==
'''Declaring War on China:''' On 17 July 2020 in response to the attack by China in the [[Galwan River|Galwan Valley]], Maj Ranjit Singh (retired) President of the RWA, Defence Colony in a viral voice message declared War on China referring to boycotting Chinese goods.


"Today, as your president, I declare Defence Colony is at war. Unfortunately, we cannot take up guns and bullets but definitely, there are other means. We can break China's backbone economically and today I request you all, with immediate effect, shun Chinese goods and if you have any lying in your house, please throw them out," he added.
* Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha
* Shri Radha Krishna Mandir
* Arya Samaj
* Shiv Mandir
* Defence Colony Jama Masjid
* [[St. Luke's Church, New Delhi|St. Luke's Church]]


His call to boycott Chinese goods received national and international support.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anti-China Protests Across India, Delhi's Defence Colony Declares "War"|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-china-face-off-ladakh-after-ladakh-anti-china-protests-and-calls-to-boycott-goods-across-india-2247910|access-date=21 June 2020|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|first=Hannah|last=Ellis-Petersen|date=18 June 2020|title=Indians call for boycott of Chinese goods after fatal border clashes|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/18/indians-call-for-boycott-of-chinese-goods-after-fatal-border-clashes|access-date=21 June 2020|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Taskin|first=Bismee|date=18 June 2020|title=Breaking TV sets to boycotting Chinese goods ā€” India's RWAs wage 'war' against Xi's China|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/breaking-tv-sets-to-boycotting-chinese-goods-indias-rwas-wage-war-against-xis-china/444002/|access-date=21 June 2020|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 June 2020|title=Unfortunately We Can't Take Up Guns': This Delhi Colony Has Declared 'War' On China|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-china-standoff-delhi-colony-has-declared-war-on-china-515968.html|access-date=21 June 2020|website=IndiaTimes|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=19 June 2020|title=Angry Indians Have Started Their Own "War with China" By Breaking TV Sets, Burning Goods|url=https://qrius.com/angry-indians-have-started-their-own-war-with-china-by-breaking-tv-sets-burning-goods/|access-date=21 June 2020|website=Qrius|language=en-GB}}</ref>
== Healthcare ==
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* Nehru Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigam |first=Chayyanika |date=21 April 2020 |title=Defence Colony residents object to new Covid-19 hospital |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/defence-colony-residents-object-to-new-covid-19-hospital-1669198-2020-04-21 |access-date=21 June 2020 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
==Education==
*[[South Delhi Public School]], a senior secondary school affiliated with the [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]<ref>{{cite web | url =http://delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/DOIT_Education/education/home/about+us/list+of+public+schools+recognised+by+doe| title = List of School Recognised by Delhi Government | access-date = 30 July 2015}}</ref>
* Dr Radha Krishan International School in C Block.
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== Places of worship ==


* [[Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Defence Colony]]
==Notable people==
* Shri Radha Krishna Mandir, Defence colony
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* Arya Samaj, Defence Colony
===Live/lived in Defence Colony===
* Shiv Mandir<ref>{{Cite web|title=Temples in Defence Colony|url=https://www.justdial.com/Delhi/Temples-in-Defence-Colony/nct-10475644|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Vishal Uppal]], Indian national tennis player<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Kamesh |date=12 August 2019 |title='I learnt to embrace whatever came my way': former tennis player Vishal Uppal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/tennis/i-learnt-to-embrace-whatever-came-my-way/article28986347.ece |access-date=21 June 2020 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[Rohit Bal]], Indian fashion designer<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 September 2017 |title=Fashion designer Rohit Bal arrested from Defence Colony following fight with neighbour |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/fashion-designer-rohit-bal-arrested-from-defence-colony-following-fight-with-neighbour-4855946/ |access-date=21 June 2020 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Nafisa Ali]], former Miss India<ref>{{Cite web |title=The extraordinary life and times of Nafisa Ali Sodhi |url=https://www.femina.in/celebs/indian/the-life-and-times-of-nafisa-ali-sodhi-61961.html |access-date=21 June 2020 |website=femina.in |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sidharth Malhotra]], actor<ref>{{cite web |date=31 January 2014 |title=The Kid's Alright |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/kids-alright |access-date=1 September 2020 |website=gqindia.com}}</ref>
* [[Rabinder Singh (intelligence officer)|Rabinder Singh]], intelligence officer
* [[Sonal Mansingh]]


==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.defencecolonyclub.com/ Defence Colony Welfare Association Club, website]
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[[Category:South East Delhi district]]

Latest revision as of 06:59, 9 November 2025

Defence Colony
Neighborhood of Delhi
Defence Colony
Nickname: 
Def Col
Defence Colony is located in Delhi
Defence Colony
Defence Colony
Location in Delhi, India
Coordinates: 28Ā°34ā€²N 77Ā°14ā€²Eļ»æ / ļ»æ28.57Ā°N 77.23Ā°Eļ»æ / 28.57; 77.23
CountryIndia
StateDelhi
DistrictSouth East Delhi
MetroNew Delhi
Population
 ā€¢ Total8,000āˆ’10,000
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
110024
Urban Local BodyMCD

Defence Colony is a neighbourhood in the South East Delhi district of Delhi, India. It was built in the 1960s for veterans of the Indian Armed Forces.[1][2] It serves as the administrative headquarters of the South East Delhi district of Delhi.

It is popular for being centrally located to all major parts of the city, its well-maintained parks, broad streets, active community clubs, and notable residents from entertainment and politics.[3][4] Defence Colony is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and, shops.[5][6][7]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Defence Colony was created in the aftermath of the partition in 1947 and was built on the vast lands of the Kotla Mubarakpur village.[8][9] Newly independent India allotted land to resettle serving Indian military officers whose homes lay across the new border in Muslim-majority Pakistan.[10] Besides its central location within Delhi, the locality is also known for the wide variety of cuisines offered by its many restaurants.[11][12][13]

Defence Colony Welfare Association Club, commonly referred to as Defence Colony Club was established in 1976 as Defence Colony Ex. Services Institute, however, was renamed in 1980 and functions under the Defence Colony Welfare Association.[14][4]

Historic monuments[edit | edit source]

Close to the main Defence Colony market inside a roundabout stands the octagonal tomb of Shaikh Ali, known as "Gumti of Shaikh Ali". Built-in the 15th-century Lodhi dynasty-era, near the historic area of Kotla Mubarakpur, it housed two graves inside the tomb until the early 20th-century, which are now long gone. The tomb has housed the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) office since 1960.[15][16][17]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Defence Colony is accessible by many means of public transport including auto rickshaw, taxi, Delhi Transport Corporation buses as well as the Delhi Metro. The closest metro station to most of Defence Colony is Lajpat Nagar, which is an interchange station between the Violet Line and Pink Line.[18][19] For some parts of the Defence Colony, it is closer to walk to the South Extension metro station, which is on the Pink Line.[18][20] To the Northeast of Defence Colony is the Sewa Nagar railway station of the Delhi Ring Railway.[21][22]

To the South, Defence Colony is bounded by the Ring Road. To its east and west are Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishma Pitamah Marg respectively. The North of Defence Colony is bounded by the tracks of the Delhi Ring Railway.[23][24][25]

Education[edit | edit source]

Places of worship[edit | edit source]

  • Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha
  • Shri Radha Krishna Mandir
  • Arya Samaj
  • Shiv Mandir
  • Defence Colony Jama Masjid
  • St. Luke's Church

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

  • Nehru Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital[29]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Live/lived in Defence Colony[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ā†‘ "South Delhi's property prices down by 20ā€“35%, Defence Colony and Vasant Vihar worst hit". The Economic Times. 10 September 2013. Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  2. ā†‘ Onkar Singh (2005). Indian ex-servicemen. Krishna Prakashan Media. pp. 108ā€“. ISBN 978-81-7933-175-0.
  3. ā†‘ "India property: the green oasis of New Delhi's Defence Colony". Financial Times. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  4. ā†‘ 4.0 4.1 "Welcome to Defence Colony(WA) Club". dcwa.club. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  5. ā†‘ The Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides. 2003. pp. 125ā€“. ISBN 978-1-84353-089-3. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  6. ā†‘ Vir Sanghvi (31 August 2013). "Rude Food: in the food lanes of Delhi". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  7. ā†‘ Gehi, Reema (9 February 2020). "The who's who of India's art scene". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  8. ā†‘ "How Delhi's urban villages turned into no-plan land". Hindustan Times. New Delhi. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  9. ā†‘ "Residents' body using Lodi-era tomb as office, Delhi High Court seeks explanation". Hindustan Times. New Delhi. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  10. ā†‘ "India property: The green oasis of New Delhi's Defence Colony". Financial Times. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  11. ā†‘ "Restaurants in Defence Colony". Zomato. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  12. ā†‘ "Restaurants in Defence Colony". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  13. ā†‘ "Restaurants in Defence Colony, South Delhi". EazyDiner. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  14. ā†‘ "About Club". Defence Colony Welfare Association Club. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  15. ā†‘ "Colony welfare office in Lodi-era tomb". Hindustan Times. 8 June 2013. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  16. ā†‘ "Present Condition of Gumti of Shaikh Ali at Defence Colony market round about". Government of Delhi. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  17. ā†‘ "Residents' body using Lodi-era tomb as office, Delhi high court seeks explanation". Hindustan Times. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  18. ā†‘ 18.0 18.1 "Nearest Metro Station to Defence Colony Delhi - YoMetro". YoMetro : Metro Travel Guide. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  19. ā†‘ "Lajpat Nagar metro station". www.delhimetrorail.com. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  20. ā†‘ "South Extension metro station". www.delhimetrorail.com. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  21. ā†‘ "Nearest Railway Stations to Defence Colony". trainspy.com. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  22. ā†‘ "Sewa Nagar railway station". Redbus.
  23. ā†‘ "Map of Defence Colony". Mapsofindia.com.
  24. ā†‘ "Defence Colony". South Delhi Prime. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  25. ā†‘ "Defence Colony in South Delhi". www.delhionline.in. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  26. ā†‘ "South Delhi Public School l Defence Colony l New Delhi". www.southdelhipublicschool.com. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  27. ā†‘ "Delhi school events: SDPS conducts online activities & competitions". Hindustan Times. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  28. ā†‘ "Delhi school events: Dr. Radhakrishnan International School, Defence Colony, organises special function". Hindustan Times. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  29. ā†‘ Nigam, Chayyanika (21 April 2020). "Defence Colony residents object to new Covid-19 hospital". India Today. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  30. ā†‘ Srinivasan, Kamesh (12 August 2019). "'I learnt to embrace whatever came my way': former tennis player Vishal Uppal". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  31. ā†‘ "Fashion designer Rohit Bal arrested from Defence Colony following fight with neighbour". The Indian Express. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  32. ā†‘ "The extraordinary life and times of Nafisa Ali Sodhi". femina.in. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  33. ā†‘ "The Kid's Alright". gqindia.com. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2020.

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