Laxmi Nagar, is the central location and focal point for east Delhi area.

Earlier, it was one of the most inhabited cities, known as Trans Yammuna (Laksmi Nagar).

Akshardham temple is around 3 km from Laxmi Nagar.

Laxmi Nagar is popularly known for being the central location for the majority of Coaching centers associated with the Chartered Accountancy Course offered by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Cost and Management Accountancy offered by Institute of Cost Accountants of India .

Abhay Verma from BJP is the current MLA (Member Of Legislative Assembly) from Laxmi Nagar.