Gagan Vihar falls in zone E and sub zone E-10 in eastern Delhi. It was developed in 1972 as a plotted residential colony. The area is well connected to nearby areas via arterial roads and public transportation like the Preet Vihar metro station. Land use is primarily residential, comprising of plotted housing ranging from single to four stories. In recent years, there has been an increase in built-up area and building heights as plots redevelop to the maximum permissible FAR under the master plans. Basic physical and social infrastructure is available but requires improvements to fully meet growing demands.

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01Introduction
to the area
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
INTRODUCTION
Gagan Vihar falls in zone E and sub zone E -10 in the eastern part of Delhi.
Surrounded by the arterial roads named Swami Dayanand Marg in the
east & Master Plan Road in the south.
In the north lies the residential area of Krishna Nagar and Baldev Park ;
Karkardooma District Court and many other renowned institutions lies on
the eastern side of the study area. Also area is well connected with Mayur
Vihar, Akshardham , Patparganj and New Ashok Nagar in the south.
Location of zone E in Delhi Location of sub-zone E-10 in E zone Gagan Vihar
Karkardooma
Preet Vihar
Jagatpuri
Connectivity of the area is good with the rest of the city due to proximity to:-
• Preet Vihar metro station within 500mtrs.
• Anand Vihar bus terminal with in 2km.
Location
Linkage
Area Context
Connectivity
History & Evolution
Gagan Vihar was developed in 1972 as a Co- operative Housing Building
society by the Aviation Employees as a Plotted Residential Colony
Residential
Commercial
Public/
Semipublic
Circulation
Green &
Open
MPD 1962 MPD 2001 MPD 2021
Area 17.5 hectares
Population 6682
Density 381pph (Gross)
No. of Plots 414
100m 200m

2. Gagan Vihar
Sahibabad
Vaishali
Laxmi
Nagar
Mayur
Vihar
Jhilmil
Colony
Ideal&Institute&Of&Management&And&
Technology&And&School&Of&Law
Anand Vihar
ISBT
Shanti&Mukund Hospital
V3S&Mall
Mayur Public&School
Madhu vihar
Market
Cross&River&Mall
Aggarwal&Funcity Mall
Kendra&
vidhyalya NFC&
Vigyan Vihar
Geeta Colony&
Market
Childrens
Hospital
Acharya&Niketan
Market
2KM:(Radius)
5KM:(Radius)
Patparganj
Industrial&Area
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02CONNECTIVITY
&
LINKAGES
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
25 KM
11 KM
IGI International
Airport
25km
Nizammudin Railway
Station
New Delhi Railway Station
9km
11km
ISBT
Interstate Bus terminal
6 km
National Highways NH 1 , NH 10 , NH 8 , NH 2 ,
NH24
Rajeev Chowk 8 km
Functional Connectivity
Shanti Hospital
Site Connectivity
Preet Vihar
Metro Station
karkarduma
Metro Station
Gagan Vihar
Bus stop
Preet Vihar
Bus stop
Mausam Vihar
Bus stop
Mayur School
Preet Vihar Metro Station
Cross River Mall
Kendriya Vidyalya
Anand Vihar ISBT
Preet Vihar
Karkarduma
9
44
79 19
10
CONNECTIVITY
NH 10 to
Rohtak
NH 8 to
Gurgaon
NH 2 to
Faridabad
NH 24 to
Ghaziabad
NH 1 to
Karnal
09 KM 6 KM
09 KM

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03
Landuse
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
LAND USE
EXISTING LAND USE MAP
EXISTING LAND USE DISTRBUTION
2017
60%
2%
5%
10%
12%
11%
LANDUSE %
Residential 55%
Commercial 1%
Public/Semi Public 3%
Green & Open 12%
Mixed 12%
Circulation 17%
Total 100%
PROPOSED LAND USE DISTRBUTION AS PER LAYOUT PLAN
1972
47%
2%
18%
10%
12%
11% LANDUSE %
Residential 45%
Commercial 2%
Public/Semi Public 16%
Green & Open 10%
Mixed 11%
Circulation 17%
Total 100%
PROPOSED LAND USE MAP
Initially in 1972 when the layout plan was made for Gagan Vihar, a
8.2 acre plot was reserved for a school – which later developed as
GAGAN VIHAR EXTENSION
Residential
Commercial
Public/
Semipublic
Mixed
Circulation
Green &
Open
50m 100m
Preet Vihar
Jitar Nagar
Mausam
Vihar

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04Built &Open
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
BUILT & OPEN SPACES
• In 1972 when the layout of
the area was developed –
an 8.2 acre parcel of land
was reserved for a school
in the area. Hence , the
land was vacant for a very
long time.
• Later the area was
developed as GAGAN
VIHAR EXTENSION as an
un authorized colony.
• Around 28% of the area is
covered by built mass
(ground coverage only )
• These comprises of plotted
housing ranging from
single storey (G) to four
storey (G+4)
Observations
Evolution of Built – Open area
over time
78%
22%
Map : Built and Open Spaces - 1993
Chart: Built and Open Spaces (1972)
59%
41%
Chart: Built and Open Spaces (2017)
50m 100m Inference
The built mass have
increased as Gagan
Vihar Extension have
came up in the earlier
vacant land

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05Building
height
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
BUILDING HEIGHTS
DISTRIBUTION OF HEIGHTS
Aerial view of the area from Master Plan Road
EXISTING BUILDING HEIGHTS MAP
Aerial view from Bhisham Lal Sharma Marg
G
G+1
G+2
G+3
New G+3
constructions
Old G+1 constructions
0.5km 1km
Under construction units
HEIGHTS DU PERCENTAGE
G + 3 267 65%
G + 2 22 5%
G + 1 74 18%
G 51 12%
HEIGHTS 414 100%
65%5%
18%
12%
Inference
• The tend of moving
vertically higher
hints at the
demand of space
resources to
provide for quality
of population.
• As per MPD 1962, majority plots were G+1.
• According to MPD 2021 norms, the permissible heights of all plots have
been increased to G+3 storeys.
• Old ' ground and ground+1' storeyed construction is being renovated and
transformed into G+3.
• According to MPD 2021 norms, the ground coverage of all plots have been
increased thereby increasing the total built up area.

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Real Estate
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
Real Estate
100-200 sq. yd.
200-300 sq. yd.
300-400 sq. yd.
Distribution of Plot Sizes in Gagan Vihar
Map : Variation of Plot Sizes
Area No. of Plots %
100-200 sq. yards 80 20.4%
200-300 sq. yards 64 14.4%
300 – 400 sq. yards 270 65.2%
TOTAL 414 100%
20.4%
14.4%
65.2%
100-200 sq yd
200 - 300 sq yd
300 400 sq yd
• Out of TOTAL 414 PLOTS – 405
are residential
• Remaining plots are
commercial & public /
semipublic in nature
• Plot size ranges between 100
sq. yd. to 400 sq. yd.
Observations
Real estate prices in Gagan
Vihar varies between Main
Gagan Vihar and Gagan Vihar
Extension.
Ownership Basis
In Gagan Vihar Main –
Average price per sq. yd. is 2
Lakh rupees . A plot costs
between 2 crore
approximately for 100-200
sq. yd. and upto 8 crores for
300 – 400 sq. yd.
Rental Basis
In Gagan Vihar Main –
Average rental price per sq. yd.
is 20 rupees .
Chart: variation of Plot Sizes Table: variation of Plot Sizes
50m 100m
Inference
Price of real estate
varies in Gagan Vihar
and Gagan Vihar
extension

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07Social
Infrastructure
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Health Facilities
MPD 2021 norms
Area Facility No.
1. Housing Area
Population 5000
-
2 . Neighborhood
Population 10000
Dispensary 1
Existing
1. Stone specialist clinic
2. Multi specialty hospital
3. Dispensary
4. Private clinics
Recreation Facilities
MPD 2021 norms Existing
Area Facility No.
1. Housing Area
Population 5000
• Tot – Lot
• Housing
Area Park
• Housing
Area
Playground
20
1
1
Facility No.
• Housing Area Park 5
• Community Club
Park
1
Religious Buildings
MPD 2021 norms Existing
Area Facility No.
1. Housing Area
Population 5000
Religious
Building
-
2 . Neighborhood
Population 10000
Religious
Building
2
Facility No.
• Religious Building 2
Education Facilities
MPD 2021 norms Existing
Area Facility No.
1. Housing Area
Population 5000
- -
2 . Neighborhood
Population 10000
Nursery
Primary
Sr. Sec.
2
1
1
Facility No.
• Nursery 2
• Primary 0
• Sr. Sec. 0
Health
Recreation
Religious B.
Education
Nursery School
Park
Temple
Dispensary
Existing Social Infrastructure Facilities

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08Physical
Infrastructure
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
WATER SUPPLY
Water Supply in Gagan Vihar is managed by Delhi Jal Board (DJB)
MPD 2021 norms Existing
As per MPD 2021, water
supply of 150 LPCD + 15%
wastage is required
Gagan Vihar is getting
approximately 158 LPCD
which is adequate
Timings
Timings of Water Supply are 0430hrs to 0630hrs in the morning
and 1630hrs to 1830hrs in the evening.
Source
Water is supplied through water pipes in the area which is
supported by Preet Vihar water booster pumping station.
POWER SUPPLY
• Delhi is divided into 3 regions for Power Supply which is
further divided into regions and sub regions.
• Power Supply is managed by BSES Yamuna Power limited in
Gagan Vihar by 2 Transformers existing in the area.
• Power distribution inside the area is done by over head
cables.
SEWERAGE & DRAINAGE
Sewerage Network has been laid parallel to water supply network.
Each plot is connected to 250mm dia sewer pipelines in further
connects to 450mm dia lines running along Master Plan Road.
The sewerage then reaches Yamuna Vihar sewerage treatment
plant.
The drains collect the water and lead to Nallah which further
meets Ghazipur drain and then meets the Yamuna River
The Sewerage and Drainage systems are maintained by MCD
Lines Nalah
Gazipur
Drains
Yamuna
River
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Door to Door Collection of waste is done once in a day and the waste is then
dumped in the dhalao
The waste is then picked up by MCD trucks and transported to dumping sites in
outskirts of Delhi.
ESS
ESS
T
T
Electricity sub
station
Transformer
Overhead Tank
Dhalao
Map : Physical infrastructure
Transformer in the area Dhalao in the area
Legend
• No provision for
drinking water in
public areas.
• Insufficient Public
toilets. Lack of
organized electric
system.
• No provision for
segregation of
garbage
50m 100m

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Environment
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
ENVIRONMENT
Parks &
Open Spaces
Well maintained recreational center and parks are provided.
Planting Design in the study area
• Boundary plantation
It is done to form a buffer between two areas
• Predominant type of trees
Evergreen tree Neem Tree and Ashoka tree
• Reason for Boundary Plantation:
To act as a physical barrier and visual edge.
To channelize & modulate the wind direction & speed.
10
90
Green & Open spaces
Rest
• Breeding ground for insects and
mosquitoes, causing diseases.
Percentage of Green & Open
Effects of Gazipur Drain
• The area around the drain act as ill used
open space and a ground for informal
settlements in the area
• The drain leads to strong Pungent
Smell around the area.
Boundary Plantation Gazipur DrainTree along boundary Plantation along boundary Parks Plantation

10. INFORMAL SECTOR Key Map
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10INFROMAL
SECTOR
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
Street Vendors
Car Mechanic
Eateries
Eateries
• The distance of the supermarkets and eateries from the
settlements, the healthcare centers hint the growth of the
informal sector in area.
• The sub arterial and collector roads house informal mechanic
shops and eateries providing the workers and the settlement
residents.
• The roads thus become congested with pedestrian and vehicular
traffic added to it.
• The mobile vendors function on a time based pattern inside the
settlement with essential groceries, fruits, vegetables and
commodities.
POINTS OF CONGESTION DUE TO ENCROACHMENT
Map : Informal Sector - Activity
Inference
The vendors form
informal sector activity
in the area which lead
to formation of
congestion points
50m 100m

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11Transformatio
n
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
TRANSFORMATION OF THE AREA
Permissible ground coverage & FAR for
different plot sizes as per MPD 2021
S.No Area of plot
(sq. m.)
Max ground
coverage %
FAR
1 100-250 75 300
2 250-750 75 225
Permissible ground coverage & FAR for
different plot sizes as per MPD 1962
S.No Area of plot
(sq. m.)
Max ground
coverage %
FAR
1 100-250 66.6 200
2 250-500 50 150
3 500-1000 40 120
Permissible ground coverage & FAR
Estimation of future population
No. of plots 414
No. of HH 1,102
Population 4,959
Density 342 pph
Existing Population
Future Population
No. of plots 414
No. of HH 1,242
Population estimate 5,589
Density 399 pph
TRANSFORMATION IN LANDUSE AND DENSITY OF AREA OVER PERIOD OF TIME
MPD 2021MPD 2001
MPD 1962Interim General Plan 1956
Initially the area was under farm and
agriculture land and density was as low was 25-
50 pph
There was no development in the area till
year 1972 and the density remained low as
the land was under agriculture
In MPD 2001 the proposed density of study
area was proposed 300 pph as the area
developed as a plotted residential colony.
In MPD 2021 the proposed density of
study area was proposed 381 pph where
as the existing density is 342 pph.

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Inference
Chandani Lohani
Dhanya Poduval
Karman Kaur Sethi
Rovin Kashyap
Master of Planning
First Semester Integrated
School of Planning and
Architecture,
New Delhi
Area Appreciation: Gagan Vihar , New Delhi
INFERENCES
S.NO PARAMETER EXISTING STATUS NORMS AS PER MPD
For population of 5000
ADEQUACY/
INADEQUACY
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
1 Landuse Residential , in conformity with all 3 MPD’s and
zonal plan for Zone ‘E’
Residential Plotted Residential
Area
2 Accessibility Surrounded by sub arterial & collector road &
well connected to Metro Station & Bus Stop
within 500m.
Adequate Highly Accessible
3 Built Form Majority new construction of G+3 Max ground coverage is 75
% & FAR is 300
Addition of floors might
require additional
parking space which is
inadequate & needs to
be planned
4 Physical Infrastructure
4.1 Water supply 35 gallons per capita is provided by DJB Water supply of 150 LPCD
& 15% shortage
Adequate Residents get 100%
water supply
4.2 Power Supply Through overhead cables from 2 existing
transformers in Gagan Vihar
4.3 Sewerage Underground pipes carry waste water to WTP Sewage quantum at 80% is
required per c.
Adequate
4.4 Drainage Drains facilitate storm water drainage Adequate No Drainage prob.
4.5 SWM Door to door collection on daily basis Dhalao is not maintained
properly
5 Social Infrastructure
5.1 Health 4 private facilities in the area
1 Government Clinic
no requirement Adequate No. of reputed
facilities in access
5.2 Education 1 Nursery School no requirement Adequate No. of reputed
facilities in access
5.3 Parks Ample of parks in study area 1 park & 1 playground Adequate Well maintained
5.4 Religious 2 temples in study area no requirement Adequate
6 Convenience
Shopping
Ample of commercial areas in study area 1 convenience shopping
center
Adequate
7 Circulation &
Parking
On street parking is a major problem- highly
accessible circulation
Inadequate
8 Overall Design Overall a homogenous spatial experience A well planned
plotted residential
area