Sector 1 vs Sector 17: Rohini Rates, Maps & Plots
This comparison breaks down the two Rohini sectors (1 and 17) that buyers most often shortlist together. They are 3.7 km apart, fall under Category D and Category E respectively, and their base circle rates differ by 83% — the single biggest driver of deed valuation between them.
Circle-Rate Gap
83%
Sector 17 is cheaper
Distance Apart
3.7 km
Centroid to centroid
Cheapest Rate
₹70,000
per m², base band
Combined Maps
12
DDA blueprint sheets
Key Valuation Metrics — Sector 1 vs Sector 17
Statutory circle rates, Delhi colony categories, and verified DDA blueprint coverage for both sectors.
| Parameter | Sector 1 | Sector 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Development Phase | Phase 1 & 2 (Established) | Phase 3 (Urban Extensions) |
| Colony Category | Category D | Category E |
| Circle Rate (Base) | ₹1,28,000 / sq.m | ₹70,000 / sq.m |
| Circle Rate (Max) | ₹1,59,000 / sq.m | ₹85,000 / sq.m |
| Full Circle-Rate Band | ₹1,28,000 - ₹1,59,000 | ₹70,000 - ₹85,000 |
| Plot Sizes | 60 sq m, 100 sq m, DDA SFS / MIG Flats | 26 sq m, 32 sq m, 60 sq m, Pocket A to J |
| Nearest Metro | Rohini East (Red Line) & Pitampura | Samaypur Badli (Yellow Line) |
| Primary Roads | Outer Ring Road, Madhuban Chowk | Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar link, Bawana Road |
| Known Landmarks | Madhuban Chowk · Near Pitampura TV Tower | Sector 17 DDA Park · Government Dispensary Sector 17 |
| DDA Blueprint Sheets | 7 sheets (6 pockets) | 5 sheets (4 pockets) |
| Stamp Duty (Delhi-wide) | Male 6% • Female 4% • Joint 5% (+1% registration) | |
Price & Registration Cost
On pure pricing, Sector 1 is the premium of the two — ₹1,28,000/m² base versus ₹70,000/m² in Sector 17. For a buyer whose ceiling is the deed value rather than the resale quote, Sector 17 stretches the same budget about 83% further per square metre.
Delhi stamp duty at a glance
Charged on whichever is higher — circle rate or sale consideration. Women buyers pay 4%, men 6%, joint (male + female) 5%, plus a flat 1% registration fee.
Connectivity & Location
Sector 1 connects via Rohini East (Red Line) & Pitampura with road access on Outer Ring Road; Sector 17 leans on Samaypur Badli (Yellow Line) and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar link. Neither is isolated, but one will always be closer to your regular route — measure both against your actual commute before weighing the 83% rate gap.
Map coverage on PlotBook
Sector 1: 7 digitized DDA sheets. Sector 17: 5 sheets. Each is the original government scan with deep zoom to plot-number level.
What the Colony Category Difference Means
Delhi classifies colonies A through H by civic infrastructure and planning age, and these two sectors sit in different bands: Sector 1 is Category D, Sector 17 is Category E. That single letter sets the circle rate and therefore the minimum stamp duty and registration payable — the cheaper category is not a discount on the property, it is a lower government-assessed floor.
Sector 1 vs Sector 17 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the circle rate difference between Rohini Sector 1 and Sector 17?
Sector 1 has a base residential circle rate of ₹1,28,000/m² (Category D); Sector 17 is ₹70,000/m² (Category E). The gap between them is 83%, with Sector 17 carrying the lower rate.
Which is cheaper to register a plot in — Sector 1 or Sector 17?
Sector 17 is cheaper at the Sub-Registrar, because Delhi stamp duty (6% male, 4% female, 5% joint, plus 1% registration) is charged on whichever is higher: the circle rate or the sale price. On the base circle rate alone, Sector 17 assesses lower per square metre, so the statutory minimum duty is lower there.
How far apart are Rohini Sector 1 and Sector 17?
The two sector centroids are about 3.7 km apart in North West Delhi. Sector 1 lies near Madhuban Chowk, while Sector 17 lies near Sector 17 DDA Park — close enough to compare seriously, far enough that daily metro and road access genuinely differ.
How many official DDA layout sheets are available for each sector?
PlotBook has digitized 7 official blueprint sheets for Sector 1 (6 pocket plans) and 5 sheets for Sector 17 (4 pocket plans). Each sheet is the original DDA-published scan, viewable with deep zoom down to individual plot numbers on the sector pages linked below.
Which sector has better metro connectivity?
Sector 1 is served by Rohini East (Red Line) & Pitampura; Sector 17 by Samaypur Badli (Yellow Line). If your commute touches the Red Line or Yellow Line differently, one will clearly save time daily — weigh that against the 83% circle-rate gap before deciding.