There are several myths and legends associated with the origin of the name Delhi. One of them is derived from Dhillu or Dilu, a king who built a city at this location in 50 BCE and named it after himself. Another … See more

Delhi is located in Northern India, at 28°37′N 77°14′E / 28.61°N 77.23°E . The city is bordered on its northern, western, and southern sides by the state of See more

Currently, the NCT of Delhi is made up of one division, 11 districts, 33 subdivisions, 59 census towns, and 300 villages. On the other way, the NCT … See more

Delhi is the largest commercial center in northern India. As of 2016 recent estimates of the economy of the Delhi urban area have … See more

Ancient and early medieval periods
Traditionally, seven cities have been associated with the region of Delhi. The earliest, Indraprastha, is part of a literary description in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata (composed c. 400 BCE to 300 CE but … See more

As a first-level administrative division, the National Capital Territory of Delhi has its own Legislative Assembly, Lieutenant Governor, … See more

Delhi's municipal water supply is managed by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). As of June 2005 , it supplied 650 million gallons per day (MGD), … See more