Greater Kailash

Greater Kailash 1

Greater Kailash-I (GK‑I) was developed on land acquired from the villages of Zamrudpur and Devli Gaon. The area was formerly agricultural land, producing rich Kharif yields, and was owned by around 90 farmers. It was acquired by the Government of India in 1955 under a large-scale land acquisition plan and later developed into a residential colony by the Delhi Development Authority and private developers. Today, the colony is home to well-known politicians, business personalities and people associated with Bollywood industry. GK-1 markets in M and N Block are some of the most popular markets among Delhites and tourists because of its wide range of shopping, restaurants, bars, etc.

Greater Kailash Part 2

The development of Greater Kailash-I was followed by the expansion of Greater Kailash Part II, which has easier accessibility to the Outer Ring Road of New Delhi. M-Block, GK II is a popular market, with many restaurants, coffee shops, sanitary shops and beauty salons. It is one of the largest hubs for sanitary ware in Northern India. Recently the market has experienced heavy footfall due to several restaurants, salons and banks.

Greater Kailash Part 3

The development of Greater Kailash-II has also led to its expansion into Greater Kailash-III, now bordering GK-II and adjacent to the Greater Kailash Metro station.

Real estate

Established in the early 1960s, the Greater Kailash locality has two metro stations on the violet and magenta lines. It has its own prime market which hosts numerous opulent salons, boutiques and eating joints. Property prices have always been high in this borough due to the numerous facilities available. Builder floors and independent villas cost anywhere between INR 6-25 crores (the US $800,000 - $9,000,000). Rental rates are also very high due to which this residential area is among the most expensive places in New Delhi.

In popular culture

With time, Greater Kailash has become synonymous with good living, and a good neighborhood. In 2022 Indian Hindi-language horror comedy film Bhediya, after both the protagonist Bhaskar and his love interest Dr. Anika -a veterinarian- realize that he indeed is suffering from a physical form of lycanthropy, Dr. Anika hints, he should return to his home. Bhaskar exclaims, that he if fighting to have a better living [मेरी लड़ाई जमना पार [signifying an ordinary living] से जीके [GK or Greater Kailash signifying a decent living] पहुंचने की है].In the popular Indian sitcom Sumit Sambhal Lega he protagonist Sumit and his family leaves in Greater Kailash and its often mentioned in the show

Educational institutions

• Balvantray Mehta Vidya Bhawan Anguridevi Shersingh Memorial Academy
• Don Bosco School
• Summer Fields School
• K R Mangalam

Accessibility

• Domestic Airport is 17 km from Greater Kailash.
• International Airport (IGI) is 22 km from Greater Kailash.
• Nizamuddin railway station is approximately 9 km from Greater Kailash
• New Delhi railway station is approximately 15 – 16 km from Greater Kailash

Contiguous neighborhoods

• East of Kailash
• Nehru Place
• Lajpat Nagar
• Kalkaji
• Chittaranjan Park
• Masjid Moth
• Kailash Colony
• Sant Nagar
• Pamposh Enclave
• Hemkunt Colony
• Chirag Enclave
• Siri Fort Road
• Alaknanda
• Tughlaqabad Extension
• Govindpuri

References

References

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4. Sharma, Bipin. (7 March 2004). "Cryptic tales". Times of India.
5. Bhandari, Laveesh. (2016-10-16). "Delhi's Greater Kailash constituency highlights complexity of urban governance".