Rajghat Power Station

Rajghat Power Station is located at NCT Delhi. The power plant is one of the coal based power plants of IPGCL.

Type: Industry
Description: building in India
Also known as: “Rajghat Thermal Power Station”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Raj Ghat and associated memorials and Indira Gandhi Arena.

Raj Ghat and associated memorials

Park

Photo: Humayunn Niaz Ahmed Peerzaada, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Raj Ghat is a memorial complex in New Delhi, India. The first memorial was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi where a black marble platform was raised to mark the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame at one end. Raj Ghat and associated memorials is situated 1 km northwest of Rajghat Power Station.

Indira Gandhi Arena

Stadium

The Indira Gandhi Arena, formerly known as the Indraprashtha Stadium, is located at the Indraprastha Estate in the eastern part of New Delhi. It is the largest indoor sports arena in India and among the largest in Asia. Indira Gandhi Arena is situated 1 km southwest of Rajghat Power Station.

Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium

Photo: Paramgoel, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium owned and operated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association and located on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium is situated 1¼ km west of Rajghat Power Station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Delhi and Laxmi Nagar.

Old Delhi

Photo: Knipptang, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Old Delhi is the Mughal-era walled city that comprises the historic core of Delhi. Constructed by the fifth Mughal ruler Shah Jahan as Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi is centred around the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, as well as Chandni Chowk, a paradise for street food lovers.

Laxmi Nagar

Suburb

Laxmi Nagar, is the central location and focal point for east Delhi area. Earlier, it was one of the most inhabited cities, known as Trans Yammuna. It has become a popular shopping area for garments, and day to day staple items.