The name "Pandav Nagar" originates from the term 'Pandavas' which according to Hindu Mythology was used during the Mahabharata Period, where the five Sons of King Pandu and his wife Kunti were together called as Pandavas.

People started living here from 1960 the early settlers here are mainly from east Punjab who had migrated to Delhi are mainly Sikhs and Hindus who had helped in the establishment of the colony.

Pandav Nagar divided into two parts, is a residential area, that is a well-established colony in the eastern part of Delhi, close to the Yamuna river, practically minutes away from Connaught Place, Anand Vihar Terminal railway station, New Delhi and Nizamuddin railway stations.

This place is famous for its numerous shops and offices (like AIMIL Ltd.), institutes and hospitals, that it houses.

Pandav Nagar is well connected with other parts of Delhi by roads and metro rail.