Paharganj
Paharganj (literally 'hilly neighbourhood') is a neighbourhood of Central Delhi, located just west of the New Delhi Railway Station. Known as Shahganj or King's ganj or market place during Mughal era,[1] it is one of the three administrative subdivisions, of the Central Delhi district, of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, with the other two being, Darya Ganj and Karol Bagh.
Paharganj | |
|---|---|
 Paharganj hotels and restaurants, across New Delhi Railway Station | |
  Paharganj Location in Delhi, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°38′42″N 77°12′47″E / 28.64500°N 77.21306°ECoordinates: 28°38′42″N 77°12′47″E / 28.64500°N 77.21306°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | Central Delhi |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | New Delhi |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Paharganj |
| Civic agency | MCD |
The area is popular with low-budget travellers for the cheap lodgings,[2] however, Paharganj has a poor record regarding safety for women, both domestic and international tourists, with Indian authorities encouraging tourists to refrain from the area, since it is an epicenter of the city's drug crime, sexual assaults and sex trade. Instead, the more modern South Delhi, particularly the neighbourhood of Hauz Khas within South Delhi,[3] is now becoming the main center for backpackers.[4][5] The proliferation of illegal bars and illegal activities like drug peddling,[6] Paharganj has also become a hotspot for crime, and a criminal hideout.[7] Many hotels and lodging in Paharganj are engaged in sex trade, gambling and other illicit activity, resulting in death of tourists.[8] The area is also known for engaging in sex trade with minor girls with large number of sex parlours and brothels involved with it.[8][9][10]
References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedcctvht - ↑ Benroider, Lucie (2015). "Dynamics of social change in South Delhi's Hauz Khas Village" (PDF). soas.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ↑ "Backpacker haven Paharganj losing out to safer, hip hostels in south Delhi". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Paharganj: Trap or haven for tourists?". Deccan Herald. 23 May 2012.
- ↑ Drug danger and social behaviour: new challenges, by Bhim Sain. Sharada Prakashan, 1988. ISBN 81-85320-00-4. p. 138.
- ↑ "Scare after blast: Cartridges found near Paharganj hotel". The Times of India. 14 September 2011. Archived from the original on 21 October 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Paharganj: A den of vice?". The Times of India.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Four minor sex workers rescued from Paharganj hotel in raid". Tribuneindia News Service.
- ↑ "Move over GB Road, massage parlours are a new favourite". Deccan Herald. 13 July 2014.