Defence Colony
Defence Colony | |
|---|---|
| Defence Colony | |
| Nickname: Def Col | |
| Coordinates: 28°34′N 77°14′E / 28.57°N 77.23°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | South East Delhi |
| Metro | New Delhi |
| Population | |
• Total | 8,000−10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | |
| Urban Local Body | MCD |
Defence Colony is a neighbourhood in the South East Delhi district of Delhi, India. It was built in the 1960s for veterans of the Indian Armed Forces. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the South East Delhi district of Delhi.
It is popular for being centrally located to all major parts of the city, its well-maintained parks, broad streets, active community clubs, and notable residents from entertainment and politics. Defence Colony is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and, shops.