General Post Office, New Delhi
| General Post Office, New Delhi | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | New Delhi GPO |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Post office |
| Architectural style | British colonial architecture |
| Location | Gole Market, New Delhi |
| Town or city | New Delhi |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 28°37′35.8″N 77°12′23.9″E / 28.626611°N 77.206639°E |
| Construction started | 1929 |
| Completed | 1931 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Robert Tor Russell |
The New Delhi General Post Office (also known as Gole Dak Khana) is the central post office in New Delhi. The GPO is situated in the Gole Market area, within a roundabout formerly known as Alexandra Place.[1] Its octagonal shape and low height were intentional design choices to ensure a clear view of the nearby Sacred Heart Cathedral.[2]
The GPO was one of the first few public buildings in New Delhi built after the city became the new capital in 1911.
The New Delhi GPO received the Sevottam IS:15700-2005 certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards in 2011.[3][4]
The building
It is in octagonal in shape, designed to harmonize with the circular layout of Gole Market, where it is located. Its unique octagonal architecture sets it apart from typical post office designs, making it a landmark.
See also
- General Post Office, Chennai
- General Post Office, Old Delhi
- General Post Office, Kolkata
- General Post Office, Mumbai
References
- ^ "On World Post Day, 'lady postman' recalls old days and ways". Indian Express. 9 October 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Imperial Impressions". Hindustan Times. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014.
- ^ "Postal Inspector M.P. Circle - निरीक्षक दर्पण - IP ASP MP: 'Sevottam IS:15700-2005"Award' by BIS to New Delhi GPO (Gole Dak Khana)". Postal Inspector M.P. Circle - निरीक्षक दर्पण - IP ASP MP. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Certification of 'Sevottam IS:15700-2005"Award' by BIS to New Delhi GPO (Gole Dak Khana)". pib.gov.in. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2025.