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Chanakyapuri (Delhi)

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Chanakyapuri is an affluent neighborhood and Diplomatic Enclave in New Delhi, established in 1950s, and located about 14 km. from Delhi Airport. Chanakyapuri, literally meaning "City of Chanakya", is named for Chanakya, a third century BC Maurya advisor and prime minister.
Chanakyapuri plays host to a majority of foreign embassies in India, and is home to a number of their staffs. Chanakyapuri was also developed as official residences for both politicians and civil servants to the Union Government. As such, it has numerous parks and open spaces, and suffers few utility disruptions.It is also located near to the Prime Minister's Residence.

It was first major extension of New Delhi, outside the Lutyens' Delhi, when the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) developed a large area of land close to Lutyens Delhi to create a diplomatic enclave in 1950s. Subsequently land was allotted for embassies, chanceries, high commissions and residences of ambassadors. The enclave was set up around a wide central vista, known as Shanti Path (Peace Road), with wide green areas, and a large landscaped park spread over an area of 80 acres, known as Nehru Park was developed in 1969, for the families of diplomatic staff. With the park stand the ancient Bhairon Temple. Gradually, two markets, two colleges and schools run by diplomatic mission including, ‘The British School’ and the ‘American School’ were opened.
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Coordinates:   28°35'43"N   77°11'13"E

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