Badarpur, Delhi

Town in Delhi, India
28°31′00″N 77°20′00″E / 28.5167°N 77.3333°E / 28.5167; 77.3333Country IndiaStateDelhiDistrictSouth East DelhiGovernment
 • TypeGovernment of Delhi • BodyMCDElevation
191 m (627 ft) • Rank50000-80000DemonymDelhiteLanguages
 • OfficialHindi, English, Urdu haryanviTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN
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Vehicle registrationDL 3Lok Sabha constituencySouth DelhiVidhan Sabha constituencyBadarpurCivic agencyDelhi Municipal Corporation (MCD)[1]

Badarpur is a historical town situated in the South East Delhi district of National Capital Territory of Delhi, India.The area of Badarpur encompasses both an NTPC thermal power station and an ancient village known as Badarpur village.The Village is dominated by Gurjars Mostly (Rexwal,Payla,Nagar,Dayma).

Earlier the area Was only known for its Proximity to Delhi's oldest and main Delhi-Faridabad border (Badarpur border) where Delhi government also made an Bus terminal and metro station as well. Now it is getting famous for being a location for Asia's Biggest Ecological Park Along With DND-KMP EXPRESSWAY.

A significant portion of the Badarpur area is under the administration and development of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, as a substantial segment falls within the 'O' Zone of the Delhi Development Authority. The 'O' Zone designation restricts construction activities in this area. Political figures such as Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, the current MLA of Badarpur and Leader of the Opposition in Delhi, are actively working towards the removal of the 'O' Zone classification to promote the area's development. The toll booth at the border between the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the state of Haryana is referred to as Badarpur Border. The region adjacent to the Badarpur Border on the Delhi side is commonly referred to as the Badarpur Border area. On the Haryana side of the border, buses and vehicles proceed towards Southern Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh. The metro and bus station at Badarpur have been renamed by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi as Badarpur Border.

Situated along Mathura Road, which connects Delhi with Mathura and Agra, Badarpur is a key point on NH 2, also known as the Delhi-Kolkathway. NH 2 forms a part of the historic Grand Trunk Road, which once linked Bengal to Kabul. It marks the starting point of the "Mehrauli-Badarpur Road," a route that passes through locations like Tughlaqabad, Khanpur, Tigri, and Saket before reaching Mehrauli. Additionally, the Delhi Faridabad Skyway, an elevated highway, commences at the beginning of the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road.

Notably, Badarpur is home to the Badarpur Thermal Power Station (BTPS) operated by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). The power station was inaugurated in 1973 and serves as a crucial source of power for districts such as South Delhi, South East Delhi, and East Delhi.

Overview

Badarpur is a locality situated in the southern part of South East Delhi district, within the larger metropolis of Delhi, India. It enjoys well-established connectivity to New Delhi and Central Delhi through the prominent Mathura Road and Mehrauli, as well as to various regions within the southern part of Delhi through the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road (MB road). Additionally, it is strategically linked to Faridabad in the south via the Delhi-Faridabad Skyway and to Noida via Road 13 A near Sarita Vihar.[1]

The road that now goes by the name Mehrauli-Badarpur Road is a significant albeit congested route connecting Badarpur in southeast Delhi to Mehrauli in the southern part of the city. The original village of Badarpur is situated to the west of the Meethapur-Kalindi Kunj road, which traverses from Aali village to the north down to Meethapur village in the south.

Badarpur encompasses several constituent areas including Molar Band and Molarband Extension. Its vicinity includes Pul Prahladpur to the south of the Mehrauli-Badarpur road, Lal Kuan located between Tughluqabad and Pul Prahladpur, Tughluqabad Extension, Railway Colony to the southwest, Tughluqabad and Okhla Phase 1 to the west, and Saidabad, Madanpur Khadar Village, Ali Extension, and Aali village to the north and northeast. Further adjoining areas consist of Jaitpur and Meethapur on the eastern side. Notable neighborhoods within close proximity are Jasola, Surajkund, and Tughlaqabad. To the east of Badarpur, there are smaller blocks including Anand Vihar, Saraswati Vihar, Ekta Vihar, Harsh Vihar, Shakti Vihar, and Roop Nagar. Notably, the upmarket development known as Badarpur Main Market also lies in this vicinity.

Expanding further eastward, Madanpur Khadar, a village situated within the river bed of Yamuna, supports a population of approximately 1100 residents and encompasses 560 eligible voters.[2]

It is important to note that Badarpur (Delhi) should not be confused with Badalpur (Uttar Pradesh), which is the ancestral village of former Chief Minister Mayawati.

Education

The National Power Training Institute (NPTI) for North India Region under Ministry of Power, Government of India was established at Badarpur in 1974, within the Badarpur Thermal Power Station (BTPS) complex.[3] Kendriya Vidyalaya NTPC and Notre Dame School is also situated with NTPC campus.[4]

Administration

It is part of the Sarita Vihar sub-district (sub-division) of South East Delhi district.[5]

Politics

It is a constituency of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi, part of the South Delhi Lok Sabha, prior to it Badarpur.[6] After the Delhi state assembly elections, Current MLA is Ramvir Singh Bidhuri from BJP.[7]

Transport

Old Districts of Delhi, with Badarpur in the (formerly) South Delhi district.

Badarpur is situated on National Highway 2 (Mathura Road). Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster buses ply to Badarpur Border bus terminal from Old Delhi Railway Station, New Delhi Railway Station, ISBT and other places.

DTC and Haryana Roadways buses going to Faridabad and Ballabgarh from Inter state Bus Terminal (ISBT) stop at BTPS Complex. DTC and Cluster Buses of Route No. 405A, 405, 415, 418A, 460, 473 & 479 ply to Badarpur, and are usually crowded, even over-crowded in peak hours. Buses are also available from Faridabad, right across the Toll plaza on the Delhi Haryana border.

The Badarpur elevated station of Delhi Metro on the Violet line opened on 14 January 2011, along with two preceding elevated stations, Mohan Estate, and Tughlakabad, which extended the line beyond Sarita Vihar. An extension southwards till Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 September 2015.[8] Metro trains ply alternately to Badarpur (usually from ITO) or to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad.

The Delhi Faridabad Skyway, a 4.4 km elevated highway, started construction after 2008, and was opened in late 2010. It passed over five important traffic junctions including NTPC, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Jaitpur in NCT Delhi and Bypasd Sector 37 and Sarai in Faridabad. Situated at the road junction of Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, which has become increasingly congested over the years, as it lies off highway NH 2 which carries major traffic to important cities of North India.[9][10]

Within Badarpur, there are autos, usually shared autos, and cycle rickshaws available. Many people in Badarpur also walk to the Metro station or bus stops on the main road.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Y. D. Sharma (1974). "33. Badarpur". Delhi and its Neighbourhood. Director General, Archaeological Survey of India. p. 105.
  2. ^ "Facing political negligence, Badarpur Khadar awaits development". Jagran. 9 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Our Institutes". National Power Training Institute website. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  4. ^ Kendrya Vidyalaya NTPC Badarpur
  5. ^ "Kalkaji sub-division". South Delhi district website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  6. ^ "List of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies, General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2004" (PDF). Government of Delhi website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2011.
  7. ^ Official Member's list, Legislative Assembly of Delhi Legislative Assembly of Delhi
  8. ^ "PM Modi set to launch Faridabad corridor on September 6". IBN Live. PTI. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  9. ^ "HCC bags Rs.340 crore BOT project of NHAI for Badarpur elevated highway". Financial Express. 1 July 2008.
  10. ^ "Badarpur flyover to open today". The Times of India. 5 October 2010. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012.

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