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Lodhi Colony
Lodi Colony is a Central Government Officers and Staff Residential Colony in South Central part of New Delhi, built in the 1940s, and lies adjacent to the Lodi Gardens and Lodi Road.[1] HistoryBuilt in 1940s, to house government employees, with bungalows for senior officials in the nearby Lodi Estate area.[1] it was one of the last residential areas built during the British Raj.[1] EducationLodi Colony has several centres for higher education nearby, such as the All India Management Association (AIMA) institute, the Alliance Française de Delhi and a south-campus Delhi University college - the Dyal Singh College. There are also private schools such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Pragati Vihar, Air Force Bal Bharati School and The Banyan Tree School besides various state schools.  Visitor's attractionsThere are several places to visit in the vicinity such as the Sai Baba Temple of Lodi Road, Ram Mandir at Bhishmah Pitamahah Marg, India Habitat Centre, Najaf Khan's Tomb and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Lodi Garden is also very near and is one of the most popular gardens in New Delhi among morning walkers and joggers. The four main shopping markets in this area are Jorbagh Market, Khanna Market and Meherchand Market and Main Market. Chocolate Wheel Confectionery in the Jor Bagh area is a popular bakery from which Rajiv Gandhi used to buy cakes. Over 14 artists across the globe were commissioned to paint the walls of Lodi Colony making it an India's first open-air art district.[2] References
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