New Delhi is the capital of India . It serves as the center of the government of India and the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The foundation of the city was laid on December 15, 1911. It is situated within the metropolis of Delhi and it is one of the fastest growing city in the world . The population of Delhi now is 14 million. New Delhi is one of the nine districts of Delhi . The total area of New Delhi is 42.7 sq. km . Delhi is divided into three part New Delhi , Old Delhi and Delhi Cantt . Also referred to as NCR , it incorporates satellite cities of Faridabad , Gurgaon , Ghaziabad and Noida .
Delhi is popularly known as ' Heart of India ' .
Geography
Delhi is located at 28.38 North and 77.13 East & lies in northern India . Uttar Pradesh on the east and Haryana is on the west of Delhi.
There are three major geographical regions: the Yamuna flood plain , the ridge & the Gangetic plains. The Yamuna flood plains provide fertile soil suitable for agriculture. With an average altitude of 293 meter above sea level , the ridge forms the most dominating features in this region .
It originates from the Aravalli Hills in the south and encircles the west. The great plains are located in the south of the city and cover most of delhi.
With a total area of 42.7 km sq. New Delhi forms a small part of Delhi metropolitan .
There are three major geographical regions: the Yamuna flood plain , the ridge & the Gangetic plains. The Yamuna flood plains provide fertile soil suitable for agriculture. With an average altitude of 293 meter above sea level , the ridge forms the most dominating features in this region .
It originates from the Aravalli Hills in the south and encircles the west. The great plains are located in the south of the city and cover most of delhi.
With a total area of 42.7 km sq. New Delhi forms a small part of Delhi metropolitan .
Economy
Connaught Place is one of the northern India's best and largest commercial and financial center, is located in the northern part of New Delhi . Adjoining areas such as Barakhamba Road are also mejor commercial center. The cities service sector has expended due in part to the large skilled English-speaking workforce that has attracted many multinational companies. Key service industries including information of technology , Telecommunication , Hotels, Banking, Media and Tourism. According to the Economic Survey of Delhi the metropolis has a net State Domestic Product (SDP) of 83085 (2004-2005) and a per capita income of Rs. 53976. The tertiary sector contributes 78.4% of Delhi's gross SDP followed by secondery and primary sectors with 20.2% and 1.4% contribution respectively
Climate
The climate of New Delhi is a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate with high variation between summer and winter temperature and precipitation . The temperature varies from 40 degrees Celsius in summers to around 4 degree Celsius in winter. Summer are long , from early April to October , with the monsoon in between . Winter starts in November and peaks in January . The annual mean temperature is 25 degree Celsius , monthly mean temperature is 14 degree Celsius to 33 degree Celsius . The average annual rainfall is 714 mm , most of during monsoon in July and August .
Culture
New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-culture presence of the vast Indian bureaucracy and political system . The city's capital status has amplified the importance of national event and holidays. National event such as Republic day, Independence day , Gandhi Jayanti etc.
Religion
The culture diversity in Delhi is characterized by the diversity in Delhi religion . Delhi Religion include Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, and Christianity. Walking up to the calls of Namaz in mosques , The Gurubani in the Gurudwaras and the chantings in the temples, which are accentuated by frequent ringing of the bell, porvide the ideal mantra for beginning a day.
Best Time To Visit
February to March and September to November .
Delhi peak season consists of that time during which the weather in city is quite and pleasant . Delhi experiences hot and humid climate in summer and chilly conditions in winters . So that leaves us with the spring season as one of the best time to visit Delhi. The spring period is between February to March and September o November is the perfect time to visit New Delhi.
Another added advantage of these months is that most of the festivals in New Delhi fall in the month of September to March.
Delhi peak season consists of that time during which the weather in city is quite and pleasant . Delhi experiences hot and humid climate in summer and chilly conditions in winters . So that leaves us with the spring season as one of the best time to visit Delhi. The spring period is between February to March and September o November is the perfect time to visit New Delhi.
Another added advantage of these months is that most of the festivals in New Delhi fall in the month of September to March.
