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Greater Kailash | |
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  Greater Kailash Location in Delhi, India | |
| Coordinates:28°32′40″N77°14′23″E / 28.544342°N 77.23971°E /28.544342; 77.23971 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | South Delhi |
| Metro | New Delhi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi andEnglish |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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| Planning agency | MCD |
Greater Kailash (often referred to asGK) is a residential area inSouth Delhi consisting of several neighborhoods and multiple markets. It is divided into three zones, namely part 1, 2, and 3, located around a section of the Outer Ring Road. The neighborhood registered a 4.4% growth in residential sales.[1][2][3]
Greater Kailash-I (GK‑I) was developed on land acquired from the villages of Zamrudpur and Devli Gaon. The area was formerly agricultural land, producing rich Kharif yields, and was owned by around 90 farmers. It was acquired by the Government of India in 1955 under a large-scale land acquisition plan and later developed into a residential colony by the Delhi Development Authority and private developers.[1] Today, the colony is home to well-known politicians, business personalities and people associated with Bollywood industry. GK-1 markets in M and N Block are some of the most popular markets among Delhites and tourists because of its wide range of shopping, restaurants, bars, etc.
The development of Greater Kailash-I was followed by the expansion of Greater Kailash Part II, which has easier accessibility to theOuter Ring Road of New Delhi. M-Block, GK II is a popular market, with many restaurants, coffee shops, sanitary shops andbeauty salons. It is one of the largest hubs for sanitary ware in Northern India. Recently the market has experienced heavy footfall due to severalrestaurants, salons andbanks.[4]
The development of Greater Kailash-II has also led to its expansion into Greater Kailash-III, now bordering GK-II and adjacent to the Greater Kailash Metro station.[5]
Established in the early 1960s, the Greater Kailash locality has two metro stations on the violet and magenta lines. It has its own prime market which hosts numerous opulent salons, boutiques and eating joints. Property prices have always been high in this borough due to the numerous facilities available. Builder floors and independent villas cost anywhere between INR 6-25 crores (the US $800,000 - $9,000,000). Rental rates are also very high due to which this residential area is among the most expensive places in New Delhi.
With time, Greater Kailash has become synonymous with good living, and a good neighborhood. In 2022 IndianHindi-languagehorror comedy filmBhediya, after both the protagonist Bhaskar and his love interest Dr. Anika -a veterinarian- realize that he indeed is suffering from a physical form oflycanthropy, Dr. Anika hints, he should return to his home. Bhaskar exclaims, that he if fighting to have a better living [मेरी लड़ाई जमना पार [signifying an ordinary living] से जीके [GK or Greater Kailash signifying a decent living] पहुंचने की है].In the popular Indian sitcomSumit Sambhal Lega he protagonist Sumit and his family leaves in Greater Kailash and its often mentioned in the show