Have you heard of Nangloi? Nangloi is a locality in the West district of Delhi. It is also known as Nangloi Gaon. Come and explore this famous village in Delhi with me.
Nangloi is surrounded by Paschim Vihar. The Delhi Outer Ring Road and Najafgarh also surround it. Nangloi is located on National Highway 10.
Let me tell you about Hastsal ki Laat. It is near Nangloi in Hastsal village. It is also known as the Laat. Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built this 75-foot high minar in 1650. It served as his hunting lodge. The minar looks like the Qutub Minar. It is also made with red sandstone.
Nangloi had a population of 150371 in 2001. Males made up 55% of the population. Females made up 45%. The village mainly has Ahir and Jat people. Nangloi has an average literacy rate of 63%. This is higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 71%. Female literacy is 53%. Seventeen percent of the population is under 6 years old.
The main gotra of the village is Shokeen. Other gotras include Gehlaut, Rangi, and Chouhan. Nangloi has lost its agricultural land. This land was acquired for settlement or industrial units. Most people are in business or service. They have good per capita income.
A kilometer away from Nangloi crossing at NH-10 is a Delhi Metro station. It is named Maharaja Surajmal Stadium. Inside the stadium near this metro station is a statue of Maharaja Suraj Mal.
A statue of Sir Chhotu Ram was installed at Jat Dharmshala in Nangloi in 2013.
Nangloi is more than just a location. It is a vibrant community with a rich history. From its Mughal-era architecture to its modern connectivity, Nangloi offers a unique glimpse into Delhi’s past and present. Its gotras define Nangloi. They bind its people together through generations.