Sector 5 vs Sector 7: Rohini Rates, Maps & Plots
Sector 5 versus Sector 7 is a classic Rohini trade-off: established metro access on one side, lower entry pricing on the other. Below is the number-by-number breakdown — circle rates, plot sizes, blueprint coverage, and the 1.2 km of North West Delhi geography between them.
Circle-Rate Gap
24%
Sector 5 is cheaper
Distance Apart
1.2 km
Centroid to centroid
Cheapest Rate
₹1,28,000
per m², base band
Combined Maps
35
DDA blueprint sheets
Key Valuation Metrics — Sector 5 vs Sector 7
Statutory circle rates, Delhi colony categories, and verified DDA blueprint coverage for both sectors.
| Parameter | Sector 5 | Sector 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Development Phase | Phase 1 & 2 (Established) | Phase 1 & 2 (Established) |
| Colony Category | Category D | Category C |
| Circle Rate (Base) | ₹1,28,000 / sq.m | ₹1,59,000 / sq.m |
| Circle Rate (Max) | ₹1,59,000 / sq.m | ₹1,80,000 / sq.m |
| Full Circle-Rate Band | ₹1,28,000 - ₹1,59,000 | ₹1,59,000 - ₹1,80,000 |
| Plot Sizes | 48 sq m, 60 sq m, 90 sq m, Group Housing | 60 sq m, 100 sq m, 150 sq m, 200 sq m builder floors |
| Nearest Metro | Rohini West (Red Line) | Rohini East & West (Red Line) |
| Primary Roads | Bawana Road, Bhagwan Mahavir Marg | Bhagwan Mahavir Marg, Naharpur Road |
| Known Landmarks | Sector 5 Community Center · Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute link | Sai Baba Mandir Sector 7 · Rohini Sector 7 Market · Ayodhya Chowk |
| DDA Blueprint Sheets | 9 sheets (8 pockets) | 26 sheets (25 pockets) |
| Stamp Duty (Delhi-wide) | Male 6% • Female 4% • Joint 5% (+1% registration) | |
Price & Registration Cost
The valuation gap is meaningful and quantifiable: Sector 7's base circle rate is 24% higher than Sector 5's (₹1,59,000 vs ₹1,28,000/m²). Because Delhi stamp duty is a flat percentage of whichever is higher — circle rate or sale consideration — that gap is what a buyer actually pays at the Sub-Registrar.
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
Connectivity favours whichever side of Rohini you already travel through. Sector 5's metro access runs through Rohini West (Red Line); Sector 7's through Rohini East & West (Red Line). Road-wise, Bawana Road serves Sector 5 and Bhagwan Mahavir Marg serves Sector 7.
Map coverage on PlotBook
Sector 5: 9 digitized DDA sheets. Sector 7: 26 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 5 is Category D, Sector 7 is Category C. 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 5 vs Sector 7 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the circle rate difference between Rohini Sector 5 and Sector 7?
Sector 5 has a base residential circle rate of ₹1,28,000/m² (Category D); Sector 7 is ₹1,59,000/m² (Category C). The gap between them is 24%, with Sector 5 carrying the lower rate.
Which is cheaper to register a plot in — Sector 5 or Sector 7?
Sector 5 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 5 assesses lower per square metre, so the statutory minimum duty is lower there.
How far apart are Rohini Sector 5 and Sector 7?
The two sector centroids are about 1.2 km apart in North West Delhi. Sector 5 lies near Sector 5 Community Center, while Sector 7 lies near Sai Baba Mandir Sector 7 — 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 9 official blueprint sheets for Sector 5 (8 pocket plans) and 26 sheets for Sector 7 (25 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 5 is served by Rohini West (Red Line); Sector 7 by Rohini East & West (Red Line). If your commute touches the Red Line or Yellow Line differently, one will clearly save time daily — weigh that against the 24% circle-rate gap before deciding.