Loha Mandi area falls to the west of Agra city. The place is
about 7 kms from the center of the city. Loha Mandi is connected to
the eastern parts of the city by Ramratan Road and to the southern
areas by Ratan Muni Road. Loha Mandi is a bigger region and
incorporates many small residential and commercial places. The names
of these places goes like Hanuman Nagar, Goalpura, Khatehna, Sirki
Mandi, Nauvasta, Saket Colony, Kishorpur, Ramnagar, Bhimnagar, Alam
Ganj, etc.
Loha Mandi derived its name from the markets selling iron goods.
The region in the past used to have the monopoly for supplying the
iron goods and implements. Even today the place is blessed some
lavish markets in the city. Leather and marble works are the best
buys in the region.
An important tourist place in the locality of Loha Mandi is the
Jaipur House. Jaipur house is grounded towards the centre of Loha
Mandi and is a frequently visited place in the region.
Accessibility
- Loha Mandi is about 7 kms from the city center and about 5
kms from Idgah Bus Stand. The roadways provide an easy access
into the township.
- Raja Ki Mandi is the nearest railway station and is about
3kms from the place. It is situated towards the east of Loha
Mandi.
- Agra Airport lies south of Loha Mandi. The airport is about
7 kms far from the place.
Areas Under Loha Mandi
- Saket Colony
- Alam Ganj
- Hanumannagar
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