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Facts and Interesting Points About National Capital Territory Delhi

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Facts and Interesting Points About National Capital Territory Delhi

Interesting Points About National Capital Territory Delhi

  • The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi also known as Delhi is a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.
  • NCT Delhi shares borders with Uttar Pradesh in the east and Haryana in the west and remaining sides.
  • New Delhi, the capital of India is jointly administered by the federal government of India and the local government of Delhi.
  • Delhi was designed by the British architect Sir Herbert Baker and Edwin Lutyens. The city is also called ‘Lutyens Delhi’.
  • The National Capital Territory Delhi covers 1,484 square kilometres of land area.
  • According to the epic Mahabharata, the National Capital Territory Delhi was known as Indraprastha.
  • After Tokyo, Delhi is the second most populated city in the world.
  • Indira Gandhi International Airport is the busiest airport in South Asia.
  • Being the capital of the country, New Delhi is known as a seat for the three arms of the Indian Government – the legislative, the executive and the judiciary.
  • It is an astonishing fact that the Red Fort was initially white as the fort was made up of white limestone. The British painted it Red to preserve it.
  • Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world. The construction of the minaret was commenced by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi in 1200 AD, but he could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey.
  • Delhi was surrounded by 14 gates built in different timelines. Out of the 14 gates, only five still stand. These five gates are Kashmiri Gate on the north, the Ajmeri Gate on the south-west, the Delhi Gate on the south-east, Turkman Gate on the south and the Nigambodh Gate on the north-east.
  • The Khari Baori market near the Red Fort is the largest wholesale spice market in Asia. It is a wholesale market of groceries, spices, nuts, herbs and other food products like rice and tea. Along with this huge spice market, Azadpur mandi of Delhi is the largest wholesale market of fruits and vegetables in Asia. The market spreads around an area of 80 acres.
  • Lotus Temple is one of the eight Bahai temples in the entire world. This is the only Bahai Temple situated in Asia.
  • The public transport system of Delhi is fuelled with CNG to curb pollution in the city.

More Informations About National Capital Territory Delhi

General Details About National Capital Territory Delhi

Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Justice Justice Vipin Sanghi
Districts 11
Area (km2) 1,484
Lok Sabha Seats 7
Rajya Sabha Seats 3
State Legislative Assembly Seats 70
Languages Hindi, Urdu, English

Symbols of National Capital Territory Delhi

State Animal Nilgai
State Bird House Sparrow
State Tree Gulmohar
State Flower Alfalafa

Demography of National Capital Territory Delhi

Population (2011 Census) 16,787,941
Population Density (per km2) 11,312
Sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) 868
Literacy Rate (%) 86.21
Per Capita Income (₹) 401,922

Major Rivers in National Capital Territory Delhi

  1. Yamuna River
  2. Sahibi River
  3. Hindon River

Important Mountains in National Capital Territory Delhi

  1. Peak Sub Park (223 m)

Agriculture in National Capital Territory Delhi

Major Crops Rice, Wheat, Mustard, Jawar, Bajra
Vegetables Spinach, Okra, Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Carrot, Coriander
Fruits Mango, Banana, Papaya, Guava

Airports in National Capital Territory Delhi

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport

Regional Festivals National Capital Territory Delhi

  1. Independence Day
  2. Republic Day
  3. Eid
  4. Diwali
  5. Holi

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