Area Overview
What makes Rohini special
Rohini is a planned SUB-CITY of roughly forty sectors, not a single locality — one of the largest planned developments in the country.
Sectors differ substantially in age, stock type, metro proximity and price, so the sector number is the essential detail.
The Red Line runs through it with numerous stations, and much of the stock is DDA or cooperative.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A very large planned population across roughly forty sectors, predominantly in DDA and cooperative housing.
Languages
Official languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. Hindi dominates everyday use.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Bengali
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Central Delhi locality with a long-settled population and mixed tenure.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Sector housing and society households
26%
Young Professionals
Central Delhi offices and services
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Rohini
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Connaught Place restaurants (12 km)₹800–2000
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Khan Market restaurants₹900–2200
Global, Multi-cuisine
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Connaught Place cafes (12 km)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Rohini
Exceptionally Connected
SUB-CITY, Not a Locality • Red Line 0 km • Connaught Place 35 min • IGI 25 km
Local Train
New Delhi railway station is about 10 km; Ghaziabad and Anand Vihar are nearer alternatives.
Metro
Delhi Metro Red Line is about 0 km. Delhi has the most extensive network in the country, with interchanges at Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate and Mandi House among others.
Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport about 25 km — around 50 minutes at peak.
Roads
Central Delhi arterials link to Ring Road, the Yamuna crossings and the national highway network.
Commute Times from Rohini
Red Line Metro
0 min • Road
Connaught Place
24 min • Road
Connaught Place
35 min • Metro
DND Flyway
15 min • Road
IGI Airport
50 min • Road
Ring Road
14 min • Road
Rohini West Metro
4 min • Road
Pitampura
10 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Amity University (Sector 125)7 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Jaypee Institute (Sector 62)5 km
Engineering • Private
- Jamia Millia Islamia15 km
Central University
- Jawaharlal Nehru University19 km
Central University
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)5 km
Engineering • Private
- Delhi University (North Campus)35 km
State University
Schools (K–12)
- Sector CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Delhi Public School (Sector 30)14 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Amity International (Sector 44)13 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)11 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)15 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Green belts (6 km)
- Ring Road greens
- The Delhi Ridge
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 2 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 5 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Connaught Place (12 km) (retail & dining)
- India Gate lawns
- Lodhi Garden
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹800/day • Gyms • Established Central Delhi
Coworking Spaces
- WeWork (Connaught Place)
- 91springboard (Nehru Place)
- Innov8 (Connaught Place)
- Day passes from ₹800
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local market dining
- Connaught Place bars
- Bars close by 1 am
- Central and well connected
Rohini vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Rohini is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Rohini | Pitampura | Shalimar Bagh | Burari | Ashok Vihar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹20K–31K | ₹24K–37K | ₹24K–37K | ₹12K–18K | ₹24K–37K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹34K–64K | ₹42K–78K | ₹42K–78K | ₹20K–38K | ₹42K–78K |
| Premium Rent | ₹88K–2.05L | ₹1.09L–2.5L | ₹1.09L–2.5L | ₹52K–1.22L | ₹1.09L–2.5L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.53L–4.16L | ₹1.89L–5.07L | ₹1.89L–5.07L | ₹90K–2.47L | ₹1.89L–5.07L |
| Train Station | Old Delhi (16 km) | Narela (2 km) | Old Delhi (10 km) | Old Delhi (9 km) | Old Delhi (8 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | 2 km | None nearby | In locality | In locality |
| Airport Distance | In locality | 30 km | 40 km | 25 km | 24 km |
| Nightlife | 23 km | Limited | Limited | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| Good | Ridge Access | 7 km | 14 km | 6 km | 5 km |
| Safety Rating | 4 km | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.1/5 | Limited | Limited | Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Limited | Limited | Moderate | Good |
Why choose Rohini?
Rohini is a planned sub-city of roughly forty sectors served by the Red Line, with DDA and cooperative housing. It is NOT a single locality — sectors differ substantially in age, stock, metro proximity and price, so identify the sector before comparing anything.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by MCD or NDMC.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 6 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
The Delhi Ridge
Remnant Aravalli scrub forest running through the city.
Best for: Walks & birdwatching
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local markets, Connaught Place (12 km), Khan Market
Connaught Place (12 km),, India Gate,, Red Fort
Local sports complexes, Talkatora Stadium, Delhi Gymkhana
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Rohini: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local markets
- Connaught Place (12 km)
- Local sabzi mandi
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1500/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Central Delhi)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Sector parking adequate
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Sector library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Rohini
Average monthly rents in Rohini (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹10K – ₹14K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹14K – ₹22K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹20K – ₹33K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹34K – ₹64K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹53K – ₹1.06L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹88K – ₹2.05L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.53L – ₹4.16L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: A SUB-CITY OF ~40 SECTORS, not a single locality. Prices shown are indicative across the whole development and vary substantially by sector. IDENTIFY THE SECTOR before comparing anything.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Rohini
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Delhi Metro Red Line about 0 km
- ✓Connaught Place about 35 minutes by metro
- ✓Connaught Place about 12 km
- ✓Established Central Delhi position with mature streets
- ✓Local hospitals about 2 km
- ✓Amity University about 7 km
- ✓IGI Airport about 25 km
- ✓Local markets for everyday needs
- ✓Two operating metro lines across the city
- ✓The Red Line running through with numerous stations
What to Watch Out For
- TENURE IS MIXED — establish freehold, DDA lease or L&DO lease
- Establish whether the property is freehold or leasehold with the DDA
- On unauthorised-regularised colonies, verify the conversion status
- Civic body varies — MCD in most areas, NDMC in the Lutyens and CP zone
- Older stock varies considerably in condition
- Market parking is tight in the established sectors
- Air quality across the NCR is a documented seasonal problem
- Power backup arrangements vary between societies
- A SUB-CITY, NOT A LOCALITY — identify the sector
- Sectors differ substantially in age, stock and price
Renting in Rohini: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.2
Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
4.1
Safety
4.2
Environment
