General Post Office, New Delhi

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]

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
Construction started	1929
Completed	1931
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Robert Tor Russell

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