Towards the south-west of Agra city center is located the
Idgah Colony. Idgah Colony has evolved into an important township.
Many important offices are located in the precincts of Idgah Colony.
The place is an important commercial area in Agra as it houses the
institutes as well administrative offices.
Idgah Colony has developed into a strong centre and a fair credit
goes to various transportation stations in its vicinity. The place
provides the turfs for Idgah Bus Station which is one popular
service provider in Agra city. The central railway station that is
Agra Cantt. Railway station also lies in the vicinity of Idgah
Colony. The place has its own railway station, Idgah Railway Station
in the locality. To supplement all this the Agra Airport too is
within reach. The airport is few kilometres and on the western side
of the colony. Important offices in and around the region include
Foreigner's Registration Office, Director of Telegraphs, PWD
Inspection House, Food Corporation of India and Tourist Information
Centre.
Fatehpur Sikri Road and Kheria Road links Idgah Colony with the
north-eastern and north-western parts of the city. Idgah Bus Stand
is grounded in the region and is the important roadway service
provider. The place can be reached from any part of the city via
roads.
Accessibility
- Idgah Colony has its own railway station which is Idgah
Railway Station. Other than Idgah Railway Station the nearest to
the place is Agra Cantt. Railway Station which is about 4 kms
from the place. The station is located south-west of Idgah
Colony and connected by the road called Station Road.
- Agra Airport is stationed in the vicinity of Idgah colony.
The airport lies to the west of Idgah colony at a distance of
about 5 kms. The airport is connected with Idgah Colony by
Kheria Road.
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Areas Under Idgah Colony
- Model Town
- Katlupura
- Sultanpura
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