New Delhi

By: Aykhan
Dadashov 8S
 Geography

• Delhi is the capital of India. The state is spread over

an area of 1483 square kilometer. According to the
Indian geography the state is located at the center of
the Indian subcontinent, amidst the ranges of
Himalaya and the Aravalli. Delhi geography
encompasses the location, climatic conditions,
topography and so on.
• The latitudinal and longitudinal location of Delhi are
23.38 degree north and 77.13 degree east. The state
stands at the northern part of India. Delhi geography
divides the state into three parts- the Delhi ridge, the
Yamuna flood plain and the plains.
 Natural Environment
• Physical Features
• The city of Delhi lies in the fertile Northern Plains of India. The main features of
• Delhi are the Aravalli hill ranges and the Yamuna river. The Aravalli hill ranges
are
• covered with forest called the Ridges. The Yamuna is the main source of
drinking
• water for the citizens of Delhi. There is a forest cover of nearly 11.5% of the
total
• area in Delhi. Delhi’s mineral sources are primarily sand and stone which are
used
• for construction activities.
• Climate
• Delhi has a semi arid climate, with hot summers, average rainfall and
moderate
• winters. Mean monthly temperatures range from 14.3° C in January to 34.5° C
in
• June. However, the temperatures go up to 40-45° C in summers and 4-5° C in
 Heritage and Tourism Sector

Delhi, considered as a historic city of

potential World Heritage significance due
to the unparalleled richness and diversity
of its natural and cultural heritage, is also
one of the most prominent tourist
destinations in North India, and is
perceived as the ‘Gateway to North India’.
HISTORIC PLACES IN OLD DELHI
 Population

Delhi is the most populated and the fastest growing city in the
country. Since it is the national capital, the biggest Trading
center and the largest center for small industries in India. A
large part of is rapid growth has been due to high level of
migration.
The annual average growth rate of population of Delhi is
3.85 as per census 2001. it was highest during 1941 to 1951 due
to large scale migration of people from Pakistan to India after
partition.
 Urban Growth
In the planning of New Delhi in 1916, the Central Vista was conceived as a landscaped stretch to form
continuity between the ridge and the river Yamuna. The stretch with the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the
India Gate at two ends has tremendous visual quality and is one of the finest examples of Urban Design
and monumentality in planning in the world.
The following aspects need to be considered to arrive at the basis for policies affecting
the urban fabric
Visual integration of the city.
Policy for tall buildings.
Policy on unhindered access movement, parking and pedestrian realm.
Urban Design Scheme.
Policy for design of pedestrian realm.
Policy for conservation of Heritage precincts Buildings and Zones.
 Transportation in Delhi

Delhi is predominantly dependent on road transport, with the railways

catering to only about 1% of the local traffic. The ring rail network in
Delhi is grossly underutilized. Buses cater to 62% of the total traffic
while personal vehicles account for the balance 37%. Although, buses
constitute only 1.1% of the total number of vehicles. Among
personalized
vehicles, motor cycles and scooters comprise about two third of the
total number of vehicles in Delhi, while cars and jeeps account for one
fourth of the total vehicles.