Gate No.1
Near Amar Colony, Kailash Colony
Inside access: Not Required
Station guide
Moolchand
Delhi NCR Metro Station
Violet Line
Moolchand Metro Station is a key station on the Delhi Metro network. It connects the Violet Line. The station features 1 entry/exit gates, and first train services starting at approximately 05:30 AM.
Metro Lines
Violet Line
Gates, Timings, Parking & Nearby Places
This station profile combines current network, facility, accessibility and mapped-area data to add more useful local context while dedicated station-operation notes are still being expanded.
Station quick facts
- Layout
- Metro station on the Violet Line
- Station address / access area
- Moolchand Metro Station; access reference: Near Amar Colony, Kailash Colony
- Station hours & first / last train
- DMRC First/Last Train Time tool
- First and last trains vary by destination, direction and operating day. Use the operator's pair-specific lookup rather than a generic station-wide time.
- Parking
- Parking not verified
- Parking is not marked as available in the current station facilities dataset. This should be treated as unverified rather than a guarantee that parking is unavailable.
Nearby places
- Japan Foundation
- Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing
- Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital
- Arjuna Park
Entry / Exit Gates
Gate No.1
Near Amar Colony, Kailash Colony
Step-free access reported at this gate
Published accessible entry and lift locations
DMRC's accessibility reference lists the following step-free access points for this station. This is a published reference, not live operating status; confirm current lift and gate availability at the station.
Source: DMRC accessible station entry and lift reference. Document dated 17 July 2019; source reviewed 9 August 2026.
Verification & sources
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation operational network map reviewed 9 August 2026.Used for the station's network and line context.
- OpenStreetMap nearby-place record reviewed 9 August 2026.Mapped nearby context; OpenStreetMap data is available under the Open Database License (ODbL).
- DMRC accessible station entry and lift reference reviewed 9 August 2026.Historical accessibility reference dated 17 July 2019; confirm live gate and lift status.
Timings and gate access may change during maintenance, holidays or crowd-control hours.
About this station
Moolchand is served by Violet Line. This is not listed as an interchange station.
In the current dataset, this is a single-line stop with station code MCD. Nearby mapped area references include Japan Foundation, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital, Arjuna Park.
Why this station matters on the network
Moolchand currently appears in approximately 0 route-page combinations on this site, which helps travellers compare direct and interchange-based journeys from this stop.
Station profile
Moolchand is currently described here as metro station on the violet line. Recorded facilities include Lift, Escalator, Atm, Toilet. Parking is marked as not verified in the current station profile.
Station details
- Station code
- MCD
- Location coordinates
- 28.56380, 77.23430
- Network source
- Official operational map
Position on each line
Violet Line
Stop 13 of 34 when travelling from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh).
Previous: Lajpat Nagar (1.14 km straight-line); next: Kailash Colony (1.19 km straight-line).
Places near the station
- Japan FoundationMuseum or cultural venue - approximately 0.13 km direct distance
- Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of NursingCollege or university - approximately 0.17 km direct distance
- Nearest metro guide for Moolchand Khairati Ram HospitalHospital - approximately 0.34 km direct distance
- Arjuna ParkPark - approximately 0.37 km direct distance
Source: OpenStreetMap snapshot dated 9 August 2026. Places and access routes can change; confirm important destinations before travel.
Other nearby metro stations
- Lajpat Nagar - approximately 1.1 km direct distance.
- Kailash Colony - approximately 1.2 km direct distance.
- South Extension - approximately 1.4 km direct distance.
- Vinobapuri - approximately 1.9 km direct distance.
Coordinate distance is not walking distance; road access and station entrances may make the practical journey longer.
Facilities
Lift
Available
Escalator
Available
Parking
Not confirmed in our data
ATM
Available
Toilet
Available
Facility records are not live operating status. Confirm essential accessibility and passenger facilities before travel.
Nearby Stations
Lajpat Nagar
Interchange Station
Approx. 1.1 km direct distance
Kailash Colony
Metro Station
Approx. 1.2 km direct distance
South Extension
Metro Station
Approx. 1.4 km direct distance
Vinobapuri
Metro Station
Approx. 1.9 km direct distance
Nehru Place
Metro Station
Approx. 2.2 km direct distance
Jangpura
Metro Station
Approx. 2.2 km direct distance
Direct distance is not walking distance; entrances and road access can make the practical journey longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moolchand an interchange station?
No. The current network data shows Moolchand on Violet Line.
Which gates are available at Moolchand Metro Station?
Moolchand Metro Station has 1 gates: Gate No.1 (Near Amar Colony, Kailash Colony). Check station signboards for live operational status.
Is parking available at Moolchand Metro Station?
Parking at Moolchand is not officially verified. Parking is not marked as available in the current station facilities dataset. This should be treated as unverified rather than a guarantee that parking is unavailable.
Which stations are adjacent to Moolchand?
The adjacent mapped stations are Lajpat Nagar, Kailash Colony.
Which facilities are recorded at Moolchand?
Our current data records lift, escalator, atm, toilet at this station. Confirm essential facilities before travelling.
Which landmarks are reported near Moolchand?
Reported nearby places include Japan Foundation, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital, Arjuna Park. Gate access and local conditions can change, so verify station signs on arrival.
Where is an accessible entrance or lift at Moolchand?
The published DMRC accessibility reference lists Gate No.1: Near Amar Colony, Kailash Colony. Gate and lift operations can change, so confirm current access at the station.