The booklet 'Portrait of a Colony' serves as a unique historical record of Jangpura, a neighborhood in Delhi, India. It traces the area's roots back to 1922 when it was known as Bhodal, a village named after local mica deposits. Following the capital's relocation from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, many villages, including Jangpura, were uprooted and resettled. Initially named 'Youngpura' after S. M. Young, the locality evolved significantly over the decades. In 1947, Jangpura Extension was established to accommodate refugees from the Partition, facing challenges such as lack of basic amenities. The 1950s marked a turning point with improved infrastructure, including roads and schools, while the formation of the Jangpura Extension Welfare Association in the 1960s signified a shift towards active community participation. The narrative concludes by pondering the potential of similar local histories to create a comprehensive archive of Delhi's neighborhoods.