Sitaram Bazar
Sitaram Bazar | |
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Interactive map of Sitaram Bazar | |
| State | Delhi |
| District | Central Delhi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 110006 |
Sitaram Bazar (Hindi: सीताराम बाज़ार, also spelled Sita Ram Bazar) is a historic sublocality in Old Delhi, located within the Chandni Chowk area of Central Delhi, India. Part of the Shahjahanabad region established during the Mughal era, it is renowned for its centuries-old havelis, wholesale markets, and street food culture. Nearby landmarks include the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.
History
Sitaram Bazar traces its origins to the 17th century, when Emperor Shah Jahan founded Shahjahanabad as the capital of the Mughal Empire.[1]
Its historical significance was captured in the 1993 short film Bazaar Sitaram, directed by Neena Gupta, which portrayed a year in the community's life, highlighting its social and cultural dynamics. The Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation is currently working to preserve the area's heritage while improving infrastructure, recognising its historical value.[2][3][4]
Geography
Situated in the Kotwali ward of Central Delhi, Sitaram Bazar is bordered by sublocalities such as Chawri Bazar, Ballimaran, and Daryaganj. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 28.64757°N, 77.22746°E.[5][6][7]
The area is accessible via the Chandni Chowk Metro Station on the Yellow Line, approximately 1km away, and the New Delhi Railway Station. Nearby landmarks include the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and the markets of Chandni Chowk.[8][9]
In popular culture
The 1993 short film Bazaar Sitaram, directed by Neena Gupta, depicted the sublocality's daily life, markets, and community spirit, cementing its cultural significance. The film remains a notable representation of Sitaram Bazar's heritage in Indian cinema.[10]
References
- ^ "Chawri Bazar", The Moving City, University of California Press, pp. 110–112, 2021-12-07, doi:10.1525/9780520383975-039, ISBN 978-0-520-38397-5, retrieved 2025-08-19
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: work parameter with ISBN (link) - ^ Versteirt, Bart (2023-06-01). "Ancient Marketplace's Liquid Diagram: Neena Gupta's Bazaar Sitaram and its Various Confusions". photogénie. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ "Bazaar Sitaram" (1993) by Neena Gupta - Saachi Baat". 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ "Saying It Like It Is". www.readersdigest.in. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ "Kucha Pati Ram: Amid Old Delhi chaos, a quiet street marked by crumbling, abandoned havelis". The Indian Express. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "Ward No-87 Sita Ram Bazar DEMS/CSPZ" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Labourer killed in wall collapse in Old Delhi's Sita Ram Bazar". The Times of India. 2023-05-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ "WARD 87-N, Bazar sita ram" (PDF). sec.delhi.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ https://sec.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/SEC/basic/final_polling_stations_part_i_2022/Ward78_6239_1367_WARD%2078%20FINAL%20LIST%20OF%20POLLING%20STATIONS.pdf
- ^ "Neena Gupta to Celebrate 'Uunchai' National Award Win With Masaba: 'Sooraj Barjatya Sent Me...' | Exclusive". News18. Retrieved 2025-08-19.