Kalkaji Mandir is a prominent neighbourhood in south Delhi. It is located close to the commercial hubs of Nehru Place and Okhla. Moreover, the area is a tourist attraction owing to the presence of the Kalkaji Temple, Lotus Temple and ISKCON Temple. Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station provides excellent connectivity. Moreover, being an interchange station, Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station provides faster access to Delhi commuters relying on the Violet Line and Magenta Line to reach different parts of the city, including north Delhi and Noida.
See also: Commuters’ guide to Tughlakabad Metro Station
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station: Highlights
| Station name | Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station |
| Station code | KJMD |
| Station structure | Elevated (Violet Line); Underground (Magenta Line) |
| Operated by | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation |
| Opened on | October 3, 2010 (Violet Line); December 25, 2017 (Magenta Line) |
| Located on | Delhi Metro Violet Line and Magenta Line |
| Number of platforms | 4 |
| Platform-1 | Towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) |
| Platform-2 | Towards Kashmere Gate |
| Platform-3 | Towards Botanical Garden |
| Platform-4 | Towards Janakpuri West |
| Previous metro station | Nehru Place towards Kashmere Gate |
| Next metro station | Govindpuri towards Raja Nahar Singh |
| Previous metro station | Nehru Enclave towards Janakpuri West |
| Next metro station | Okhla NSIC towards Botanical Garden |
| Metro station parking | DMRC-authorised parking |
| Contact Number | 9205682382 |
| Gate Number-1 | Block 9, Kalkaji |
| Gate Number-2 | Lotus Temple, Kalkaji Mandir |
| Gate Number-3 | MTNL Building |
| Gate Number-4 | Bhairav Mandir |
| Fare | Rs 50 towards Janakpuri West; Rs 30 towards Botanical Garden; Rs 40 towards Kashmere Gate; Rs 50 towards Raja Nahar Singh |
| First and last metro timing towards Kashmere Gate | 05:14 am and 11:11 pm |
| First and last metro timing towards Raja Nahar Singh | 06:02 am and 11:19 pm |
| First and last metro timing towards Janakpuri West | 05:14 am and 12:00 am |
| First and last metro timing towards Botanical Garden | 05:14 am and 12:00 am |
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station: Violet Line route
| Kashmere Gate |
| Lal Quila |
| Jama Masjid |
| Delhi Gate |
| ITO |
| Mandi House |
| Janpath |
| Central Secretariat |
| Khan Market |
| JLN Stadium |
| Jangpura |
| Lajpat Nagar |
| Moolchand |
| Kailash Colony |
| Nehru Place |
| Kalkaji Mandir |
| Govindpuri |
| Harkesh Nagar Okhla |
| Jasola Apollo |
| Sarita Vihar |
| Mohan Estate |
| Tughlakabad Station |
| Badarpur Border |
| Sarai |
| NHPC Chowk |
| Mewala Maharajpur |
| Sector-28 |
| Badkal Mor |
| Old Faridabad |
| Neelam Chowk Ajronda |
| Bata Chowk |
| Escorts Mujesar |
| Sant Surdas Sihi |
| Raja Nahar Singh Ballabhgarh |
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station: Magenta Line route
| Janakpuri West (Interchange with Blue Line) |
| Dabri Mor |
| Dashrathpuri |
| Palam |
| Sadar Bazar Cantonment |
| IGI Airport Terminal-1 |
| Shankar Vihar |
| Vasant Vihar |
| Munirka |
| RK Puram |
| IIT Delhi |
| Hauz Khas (Interchange with Yellow Line) |
| Panchsheel Park |
| Chirag Delhi |
| Greater Kailash |
| Nehru Enclave |
| Kalkaji Mandir (Interchange with Violet Line) |
| Okhla NSIC |
| Sukhdev Vihar |
| Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Okhla Vihar |
| Jasola Vihar |
| Kalindi Kunj |
| Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
| Botanical Garden (Interchange with Blue Line) |
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station: Map
(Source: Google Maps)
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station: Landmarks
| Landmarks | Distance (km) |
| Nehru Place Market | 0.5 |
| Nehru Place Bus Stand | 0.1 |
| Kalkaji Extension | 0.5 |
| Okhla Railway Station | 2.6 |
| Moolchand Hospital | 4.1 |
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station: Location and connectivity
Kalkaji is a well-developed locality of south Delhi, which is known for the 250-year-old Kalkaji Temple, ISKCON Temple and Lotus Temple. Hence, the area attracts many tourists who rely on the Delhi Metro network to commute. Kalkaji is easily accessible from the Outer Ring Road in Delhi, thus offering smooth connectivity to different parts of the city. Moreover, the Okhla Railway Station is less than two kilometre away from the locality.
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station provides interchange facility to Delhi Metro’s Violet Line and Magenta Line, enabling passengers to quickly reach their destination across west Delhi, north Delhi, as well as NCR towns of Faridabad and Noida.
The upcoming Silver Line from Aerocity to Tughlakabad is expected to further boost connectivity to the Violet Line and Airport Line.
Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station: Residential and commercial property demand
Kalkaji is close to plush neighbourhoods of the city, such as Greater Kailash, Nehru Place, Okhla and Lajpat Nagar. The area is close to the Okhla Railway Station and well-connected to Delhi’s international airport. There are educational institutes, restaurants, malls, and social infrastructural facilities. The inauguration of the Magenta Line has enhanced the connectivity of south Delhi localities, thus boosting the property market. Further, the Nehru Place business centre is in the vicinity of the Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station. There has been a significant demand for commercial space.
See also: Magenta line metro route in Delhi
FAQs
How big is Kalkaji Metro Station?
Kalkaji Metro Station comprises four platforms and has an elevated structure connecting the Violet Line and an underground structure connecting the Magenta Line.
How far is Kalkaji Mandir from Lotus Temple?
The Kalkaji Mandir is around 600 metre from the Lotus Temple.
How far is Kalkaji Mandir from Ghaziabad?
The distance between Kalkaji Mandir and Ghaziabad by road is around 30 kilometre.
How far is Kalkaji from Greater Kailash?
Greater Kailash is around 2.9 kilometre from Kalkaji.
What is Kalkaji Mandir famous for?
Kalkaji Mandir is a famous temple located in south Delhi, dedicated to Goddess Kalka. The area is also known for other famous tourist spots, such as Lotus Temple and ISKCON Temple.
Are feeder buses available at Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station?
Feeder bus facility is available at Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station.
Is a parking facility available at Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station?
There is a DMRC-authorised parking area at Mandir Metro Station.
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