Narela

Narela is a locality in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. It lies in the northwestern part of the city and is administered within the North West Delhi district. Historically consisting of rural villages, the area has undergone rapid urbanization and now features a mix of residential neighborhoods, local markets, and small-scale industrial activity.

Under planning initiatives by the Delhi Development Authority, Narela has been designated as a sub-city—often referred to as Narela Sub-City—as part of efforts to accommodate population growth and to relieve pressure on central Delhi. The sub-city plan envisions integrated housing, educational and healthcare facilities, commercial spaces, and improved municipal services, with attention to organized development and green spaces.

Transportation in Narela is primarily road-based, with a network of public buses operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation connecting it to surrounding parts of Delhi and nearby regions. While current connectivity to the broader Delhi Metro network is via bus routes, there have been proposals to extend metro or light rail services to improve access to the city core and other districts.

Demographically, Narela hosts a diverse mix of communities common to outer Delhi, with growing residential clusters and facilities such as schools, clinics, and places of worship serving residents. The area continues to evolve as part of Delhi’s broader urban expansion, balancing new housing and infrastructure with the preservation of surrounding rural and semi-urban land uses.