Sector 1 vs Sector 21: Rohini Rates, Maps & Plots
Sector 1 and Sector 21 sit 4.2 km apart in Rohini, but Delhi's colony-category system prices them very differently: Sector 1 carries a base circle rate of ₹1,28,000/m² against Sector 21's ₹56,000/m² — a 129% gap that flows straight into stamp duty and registration cost.
Circle-Rate Gap
129%
Sector 21 is cheaper
Distance Apart
4.2 km
Centroid to centroid
Cheapest Rate
₹56,000
per m², base band
Combined Maps
17
DDA blueprint sheets
Key Valuation Metrics — Sector 1 vs Sector 21
Statutory circle rates, Delhi colony categories, and verified DDA blueprint coverage for both sectors.
| Parameter | Sector 1 | Sector 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Development Phase | Phase 1 & 2 (Established) | Phase 4 & 5 (Plotted Belts) |
| Colony Category | Category D | Category E |
| Circle Rate (Base) | ₹1,28,000 / sq.m | ₹56,000 / sq.m |
| Circle Rate (Max) | ₹1,59,000 / sq.m | ₹70,000 / sq.m |
| Full Circle-Rate Band | ₹1,28,000 - ₹1,59,000 | ₹56,000 - ₹70,000 |
| Plot Sizes | 60 sq m, 100 sq m, DDA SFS / MIG Flats | 26 sq m, 32 sq m, 60 sq m, 100 sq m |
| Nearest Metro | Rohini East (Red Line) & Pitampura | Rithala (Red Line) |
| Primary Roads | Outer Ring Road, Madhuban Chowk | Sector 21 Main Avenue |
| Known Landmarks | Madhuban Chowk · Near Pitampura TV Tower | Sector 21 Central Green · Pocket 7 Commercial Complex |
| DDA Blueprint Sheets | 7 sheets (6 pockets) | 10 sheets (9 pockets) |
| Stamp Duty (Delhi-wide) | Male 6% • Female 4% • Joint 5% (+1% registration) | |
Price & Registration Cost
Sector 21 is the cheaper entry point: its base circle rate of ₹56,000/m² is ₹72,000/m² below Sector 1's ₹1,28,000/m², a 129% discount on the statutory valuation floor. On a 100 sq m plot that is roughly ₹72,00,000 less in minimum assessed value before stamp duty even starts.
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
Transit is where the two diverge most clearly. Sector 1 is anchored by Rohini East (Red Line) & Pitampura, while Sector 21 is served by Rithala (Red Line). For a buyer who commutes to Pitampura, Netaji Subhash Place, or the Red Line corridor, the difference in daily walk-out time is worth more than the circle-rate gap.
Map coverage on PlotBook
Sector 1: 7 digitized DDA sheets. Sector 21: 10 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 21 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 21 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the circle rate difference between Rohini Sector 1 and Sector 21?
Sector 1 has a base residential circle rate of ₹1,28,000/m² (Category D); Sector 21 is ₹56,000/m² (Category E). The gap between them is 129%, with Sector 21 carrying the lower rate.
Which is cheaper to register a plot in — Sector 1 or Sector 21?
Sector 21 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 21 assesses lower per square metre, so the statutory minimum duty is lower there.
How far apart are Rohini Sector 1 and Sector 21?
The two sector centroids are about 4.2 km apart in North West Delhi. Sector 1 lies near Madhuban Chowk, while Sector 21 lies near Sector 21 Central Green — 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 10 sheets for Sector 21 (9 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 21 by Rithala (Red Line). If your commute touches the Red Line or Yellow Line differently, one will clearly save time daily — weigh that against the 129% circle-rate gap before deciding.