Govindpuri Metro Station: Gates, Violet Line, Timings and Nearby Areas

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Govindpuri metro station is an elevated station on the Violet Line of the Delhi Metro, in south Delhi between Kalkaji Mandir and Harkesh Nagar Okhla. It serves Govindpuri, Kalkaji, Giri Nagar and the Okhla Industrial Area, and is two stops from Nehru Place. This guide covers its platforms, gates, fares and timings, line changes, and what to check if you plan to rent or buy near the station.

Govindpuri metro station at a glance

Line: Violet Line (Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh, Ballabhgarh)
Type: elevated, two platforms; station code GDPI
Opened: 3 October 2010
Next stations: Kalkaji Mandir towards Kashmere Gate, Harkesh Nagar Okhla towards Raja Nahar Singh
Gates: 2 gates
Nearest interchange: Kalkaji Mandir (Magenta Line), one stop north
Fare: ₹11 to ₹64 on the Delhi Metro network (revised from 25 August 2025)

In this guide

Line and platforms at Govindpuri
Govindpuri metro station gates and where they lead
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other lines from Govindpuri
2025–2026 change: Golden Line at Tughlakabad
Nearby landmarks
Homes and offices near Govindpuri metro
Before you rent or buy near Govindpuri
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Govindpuri

Govindpuri is a through station on the Violet Line, not an interchange. Station guides and maps may spell it as Govindpuri or Govind Puri; both mean the same station.

Platform	Trains towards	Next station
1	Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)	Harkesh Nagar Okhla
2	Kashmere Gate	Kalkaji Mandir

Some trains may end short of Raja Nahar Singh, for example at Badarpur Border. Check the destination on the train display before you board.

Govindpuri metro station gates and where they lead

The station has two gates. Public station guides list them as below.

Gate	Leads to (as reported)
Gate 1	B.D. Chandiwala side, towards NSIC and the Okhla side
Gate 2	The other side of the main road, listed towards Kalkaji, CR Park and Deshbandhu College

Guides differ on the details, and gates can be closed for works. Check the signboards at the station, or the station page on the DMRC app, before you pick a gate.

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Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: since 25 August 2025, Delhi Metro fares are ₹11 to ₹64 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 to ₹54 on Sundays and national holidays, based on distance.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the official DMRC app or other ticketing apps, at ticket machines, or at the counters.
Cards: a DMRC smart card or a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) gives a discount on each trip.
Timings: the first trains leave early in the morning and the last trains pass late at night, close to 11 PM to midnight. Public guides list very different first and last train times for each direction, so check the DMRC app before an early or late trip.
Parking: paid parking for cars and two-wheelers is listed at this station, run by a DMRC-authorised contractor.
Feeder: no DMRC feeder bus is listed. E-rickshaws, autos and DTC buses run on the roads outside.

How to reach other lines from Govindpuri

Magenta Line: ride one stop north to Kalkaji Mandir and change for Hauz Khas, Janakpuri West, Botanical Garden and Noida.
Pink Line: ride north to Lajpat Nagar and change for the Ring Road stations, Mayur Vihar and Majlis Park.
Yellow Line: ride north to Central Secretariat and change for Rajiv Chowk, Chandni Chowk and Gurugram.
Blue Line: ride north to Mandi House and change for Karol Bagh, Dwarka, Noida and Vaishali.

You change lines inside the paid area at these stations, so you do not tap your card again.

2025–2026 change: Golden Line at Tughlakabad

Under Phase 4, DMRC is building the Golden Line from Tughlakabad towards Aerocity. Tughlakabad is a few stops south of Govindpuri on the Violet Line and will be the interchange. As reported in September 2026, the first 8.4 km stretch from Tughlakabad to Sangam Vihar was expected to open around December 2026. Check DMRC for the actual opening date. When it opens, it will give homes in Sangam Vihar and nearby areas a quicker link to the Violet Line.

Nearby landmarks

Kalkaji Mandir: the well-known temple, close to the next station north.
Lotus Temple: the Bahai House of Worship, a short ride away.
Nehru Place: a major office and computer hardware market, two stops north.
Okhla Industrial Area: factories, offices and the NSIC complex to the east.
Deshbandhu College: a Delhi University college in Kalkaji.

Homes and offices near Govindpuri metro

The area around the station mixes dense older housing, planned DDA colonies and an industrial belt. That mix brings a large rental market of rooms, builder floors and small flats.

Govindpuri and Govindpuri Extension: dense, affordable housing with many rented rooms and floors.
Kalkaji and Kalkaji Extension: planned DDA flats and private houses, popular with families.
Giri Nagar and Tughlakabad Extension: older, mixed housing to the south and east.
Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) and East of Kailash: established residential colonies a short ride away.
Okhla Phase 1, 2 and 3: industrial and office units that draw daily workers to the area.

Because the station links Nehru Place, Okhla and central Delhi on one line, homes within walking distance tend to draw steady interest from tenants who work nearby. That interest still depends on the building, its papers and its condition, not just the metro.

Before you rent or buy near Govindpuri

Check the circle rate. Stamp duty in Delhi is worked out on the deal value or the circle rate of the colony, whichever is higher.
Check the property tax record. The area falls under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Ask for the latest paid property tax receipt and the property ID.
Check the colony status. Parts of the wider area include unauthorised colonies and resettlement areas. Find out whether the colony is regularised and what papers the seller holds, such as a registered sale deed or a conveyance deed.
Check DDA flats carefully. For DDA flats in Kalkaji, confirm whether the flat has been converted from leasehold to freehold.
Check fire and building safety. In tall builder floors and PGs, look for safe stairs, fire extinguishers and a lawful structure.
Put the deal in writing. Sign a registered rent agreement with the rent, deposit, lock-in and maintenance clearly listed.

Read our guides to the circle rate in Delhi, stamp duty in Delhi, MCD property tax, the Delhi Metro map, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. Also on the network in south Delhi: Chhattarpur metro station and Botanical Garden metro station.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Govindpuri metro station on?

It is on the Violet Line of the Delhi Metro, which runs from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh in Ballabhgarh. It is not an interchange station.

Is Govindpuri metro station elevated or underground?

It is an elevated station. It opened on 3 October 2010.

Which is the nearest interchange to Govindpuri?

Kalkaji Mandir, one stop north, is the interchange with the Magenta Line for Hauz Khas, Janakpuri West and Noida.

How many gates does Govindpuri metro station have?

It has two gates. Guides list Gate 1 on the B.D. Chandiwala side, towards NSIC and Okhla. Follow the signboards at the station, as gates can change.

Is there parking at Govindpuri metro station?

Yes, paid parking for cars and two-wheelers is listed at the station. Spaces can be limited at peak hours.

Which metro station is nearest to Okhla Industrial Area from Govindpuri?

Govindpuri itself is close to parts of Okhla. Harkesh Nagar Okhla, the next station south, is closer to Okhla Phase 2 and 3, depending on the block you need.

When will the Golden Line open near Govindpuri?

As reported in September 2026, the Tughlakabad to Sangam Vihar stretch was expected around December 2026. Check DMRC for the confirmed date.

Gates, timings, fares and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and can change; gates may also be closed for works. Check the DMRC website or app before you travel, and check the latest circle rate, property tax record and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (delhimetrorail.com); DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025; news reports on the Golden Line (Phase 4) Tughlakabad to Sangam Vihar stretch (September 2026); public station guides listing Govindpuri gates, parking and train times.

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