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Majidia Hospital Nearest Metro Station: A Commute Guide

By Gate6Rentals Experts

Updated: March 2026

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Commuting from Delhi Metro to Majeedia Hospital Jamia Hamdard

Whether you are a medical student rushing for a clinical shift or a patient visiting for an appointment, figuring out how to reach Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary (HAHC) Hospital can be incredibly confusing. When you search for the "majidia hospital nearest metro station," Google Maps often gives conflicting directions.

Majeedia Hospital (often spelled Majidia) is located deep inside the Jamia Hamdard University campus in South Delhi. Because the campus is massive, taking the wrong metro line can leave you stranded miles away from the correct entrance. Here is the ultimate, hyper-local 2026 guide to reaching the hospital quickly and cheaply.

1. The Absolute Closest: Govindpuri Metro Station (Violet Line)

If you want the fastest, most direct route, Govindpuri on the Delhi Metro's Violet Line (Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh) is your best option.

  • Distance to Hospital: Approx. 3.5 Kilometers.
  • Which Gate to Exit: Use Gate No. 2 at Govindpuri Station.
  • How to reach the hospital: The moment you step out of Gate 2, you will find dozens of shared auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws calling out "Batra! Hamdard!". Take any of these.
  • The Cost & Time: A shared ride costs exactly ₹15 to ₹20 and takes about 15 minutes. Tell the driver to drop you at "Hamdard Gate Number 6."

The "Tughlakabad Metro" Trap

Because Jamia Hamdard is located near Tughlakabad Extension, many people mistakenly get off at the "Tughlakabad Metro Station" on the Violet Line. Do not do this. Tughlakabad station is located much further down the MB Road near the Badarpur border. Traveling from there to the hospital takes much longer and autos will charge you double.

2. The Yellow Line Option: Saket or Malviya Nagar

If you are traveling from North Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, or Gurugram, taking the Yellow Line is much faster than changing trains to the Violet Line.

  • The Best Stations: Saket or Malviya Nagar Metro Stations.
  • Distance to Hospital: Approx. 5.5 to 6 Kilometers.
  • How to reach the hospital: Exit the station and take a shared auto heading towards "Khanpur" or "Tughlakabad." Alternatively, you can catch DTC buses (like route 419 or 522) that go straight down the MB Road.
  • The Cost & Time: A shared auto will cost around ₹30 to ₹40. The journey takes 25-30 minutes depending on traffic at the Khanpur signal. Ask to be dropped at "Majeedia Hospital / Hamdard Gate 6."

3. The Magenta Line Interchange: Kalkaji Mandir

If you are coming from Janakpuri, Noida, or the Airport via the Magenta Line, you do not need to take an auto from far away. Simply stay on the Magenta Line until Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station. Here, you can easily interchange to the Violet Line, travel just two stops south, and get off at Govindpuri.

Entering the Hospital: The Gate 6 Secret

Jamia Hamdard has multiple gates on the Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road. The biggest mistake patients and new interns make is getting off at Gate No. 3 (the main university gate) and trying to walk to the hospital.

You must get off at Gate Number 6.

Gate 6 is located directly opposite Tughlakabad Extension. When you enter Gate 6, Majeedia Hospital (HAHC) and the emergency casualty wards are immediately on your right. You will not have to walk through the massive university campus to reach the doctors.

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