|
| Capital
- |
New
Delhi |
| Total Area –
|
1,483
km2 (573 SQ MI) |
| Climate
– |
The
climate of Delhi is hot and humid in the summers and
cold in the winters. The average temperature ranges
from 25°C to 46°C during summer and 2°C
to 5°C during winter. The cold wave from the Himalayan
region makes winters very chilly. In summers, the heat
wave is immense and adequate precaution has to be taken
before going out in the afternoons.
|
River
Surrounded
By – |
Yamuna
is the main river which passes through the territory.
|
| Population –
|
13,782,976
(2nd) (2001) |
| Languages –
|
Hindi,
Punjabi, Urdu and English. |
| Districts- |
9
districts. Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi,
North Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, South
Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi |
| Best
time to visit – |
August to March |
| Std Code –
|
(For all the cities STD
code of Delhi Click
Here) |
| How
To Reach |
By
Air: All
the major National and International Air Lines have
their flights operating from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International
Airport.
By
Rail: The Indian Railway with their
modern and organised network connects Delhi to all major
and minor destinations in India. There are three important
Railway Stations in Delhi namely New Delhi Rly. Station,
Old Delhi Rly. Station and Hazarat Nizamuddin Rly. Station.
By
Road: Delhi is well connected by road
to all major destinations in North India. The Inter
State Bus Terminus (ISBT) are located at Kashmiri Gate,
Sarai Kale-Khan and Anand Vihar. Delhi Transport Corporations
of the neighboring states provide frequent bus services
through Air Conditioned, Deluxe and Ordinary Coaches.
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