In 1965, the land was acquired by Central Government to construct Asiad Village.

Increasingly people from other places in India are moving into the urban Jat village and also foreigners are attracted by the low rents, parking space, lifestyle, monuments and green belt.

Shahpur Jat is a historical village featuring traditional havelis like DARAJIA POLI, SIRI FORT HAVELI and the remains of the historical capital city Siri Fort, such as the stretches of the thick city walls, all surrounded by 20th century apartment and office buildings.

[2] Due to the exceptionally low rents in the area, and its proximity to the premier institutes like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFTD) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shahpur Jat has attracted many startups and boutiques like KleverKid, Avanti, Holidify, Eckovation, Consure Medical, and Elucidata.

(Safdarjung to Sarita Vihar) 500 (New Delhi Railway Station to Saket) 522 (Inder Puri to Hamdard Nagar) 540 (Kendriya Terminal to Tara Apartment)