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Delhi General Info |
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About Delhi |
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Delhi is a
palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty
and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists with the present.
many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the
architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed
into the daily life of the city have enriched its character.
exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience....
India a land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this
land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but it is a
book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was
built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various
events which has brought India through the history books. Seven
times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration
and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there.
These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an
attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is
all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted
Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It is correctly said that
Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase
acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi.
Delhi-- a window to the kaleidoscope that is India |
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Country: |
India |
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State: |
National Capital Territory / Union Territory of Delhi |
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District: |
Delhi District |
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STD
code: |
011
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Max.
Temp.: |
46
Degree Celcius |
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Min.
Temp.: |
04
Degree Celcius |
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Winter: |
Late
Nov.-Early Feb. |
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Spring: |
March to Mid April |
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Summer: |
April end to Aug end |
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Autumn: |
Sep
to Nov. end |
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Best
Season: |
October to March |
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River: |
Yamuna |
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Area: |
1,483 sq km |
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Time
zone: |
GMT+5:30 |
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Population: |
13,850,507 (2001) |
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Density: |
9,339.52 sq km |
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Literacy Rate: |
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Total |
81.7% |
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Male |
87.3% |
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Female |
74.7% |
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Sex
Ratio: |
821 |
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Urbanisation Ratio: |
89.9%(1991) |
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Language: |
Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and English and most other Indian
Languages |
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Classification: |
National capital territory |
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Chief Minister: |
Sheila Dixit |
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Ruling Party: |
Congress |
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Major Political parties: |
Congress, BJP |
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Gross domestic product: |
USD
500 billion approx.(2003) |
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Major Industries: |
Manufacture of razor blades, sports goods, radio and
T.V. parts, plastic and PVC goods, textiles,
chemicals, fertilizers, soft drinks, hand and machine
tools |
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Major Crops: |
Wheat, Maize, Bazra, Jowar, Vegetable and Fruit crops |
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Performing Arts: |
Delhi is a cultural nerve centre of India. The
cultural activity is at its best during the season
from October to March when a host of dance and music
performances from all parts of the country are held.
Theatre is equally popular and the local institutions
regularly organise scripts & plays. |
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Handicrafts: |
The
hand embroidary in silver and gold thread on silk &
other fabrics has been done for past hundreds of
years. Delhi offers a multitude of objects direct from
various part of the country. |
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Special cuisines: |
Delhi offers a variety of cuisines and a large number
of restaurants which serve Indian & Mughlai food.
Besides speciality restaurant for Chinese,
Continental, Mexican and fast food outlets are in
plenty. |
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Accessibility: |
As a
major entry point for India many major international
flights go through New Delhi. It is also extensively
connected by air, road and rail with the rest of the
country. |
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Major cities linked: |
Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Guwahati,
Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chennai, Port Blair,
Thiruvanathapuram, Vadodara, Pune. |
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Domestic airport: |
Palam Airport |
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International airport: |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
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Importance: |
Capital of India, separate state, Second largest
metropolitan city in India, Industrial & IT Hub,
Education center par excellence. Seat of government
and influence |
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