Dera
Dera Gaon / Dera Village | |
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  Dera Location in Delhi, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°25′08″N 77°11′18″E / 28.41889°N 77.18833°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | South Delhi district |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 16,725 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 110074 |
| Telephone code | 011 |
| Vehicle registration | DL |
Dera, also known as Dera Gaon or Dera Village, is a village and census town located in the Dera Mandi area of South Delhi district, Delhi, India. It is a predominantly Gujjar-dominated village belonging to the Tanwar gotra, known for its cultural heritage and proximity to urban Delhi. The village is situated near Chattarpur and has developed into a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural land, with a focus on farmhouses and real estate.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Dera is located in the South Delhi district, within the Aravalli hills extension, near the Delhi-Haryana border and is part of the eco-sensitive zone around the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. It falls under the Mehrauli tehsil, and is adjacent to areas like Chhattarpur, Asola - Fatehpur Beri and Mandi, the region is frequently termed as Dera Mandi collectively to disambiguate from other places with similar name. The nearest metro station is Chhatarpur metro station.[1][2][3]
The region spans approximately 16.99 km², featuring a mix of hilly terrain, agricultural fields, and built-up areas. Its proximity to major roads like the Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road and Dera Mandi Road facilitates connectivity to central Delhi and neighbouring states.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "In Delhi Lies a Forest Uprooted – The Wire Science". 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ Haidar, Faizan (2024-02-02). "Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal buys 5-acre land in Delhi for Rs 79 crore". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ "Teen shoots caretaker after brawl over closed gate in south Delhi". The Times of India. 2025-08-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ Thomas Brinkhoff: City Population. "Dera Mandi (South, Delhi, India) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Archived from the original on 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2026-02-22.