Delhi
Delhi is an Indian National Capital Territory located in the Northern region of India. Delhi national capital territory is established on 1-Feb-1992 and the capital of Delhi is New Delhi. Delhi is a bustling and lively city, serving as the capital of India. It's known for its historical landmarks like the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, and the famous India Gate monument. Delhi is a mix of old and new, with delicious street food, colorful markets, and lots of exciting things to see and do!
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Delhi is 1,483 km², including 326.44 km² of rural area and 1,156.56 km² of urban area. English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu are the main languages spoken in Delhi. Delhi has a sex ratio of approximately 867 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Delhi is IN-DL.
List of Districts of Delhi
For administrative purposes, Delhi national capital territory is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 9 districts in Delhi. Here is the complete list of Delhi districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Delhi | 21 | 5,82,320 | 27730 |
| 2 | East Delhi | 63 | 17,09,346 | 27132 |
| 3 | New Delhi | 35 | 1,42,004 | 4057 |
| 4 | North Delhi | 61 | 8,87,978 | 14557 |
| 5 | North East Delhi | 62 | 22,41,624 | 36155 |
| 6 | North West Delhi | 443 | 36,56,539 | 8254 |
| 7 | South Delhi | 247 | 27,31,929 | 11060 |
| 8 | South West Delhi | 421 | 22,92,958 | 5446 |
| 9 | West Delhi | 130 | 25,43,243 | 19563 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
North West is the largest district in Delhi by both area and population. Central is the smallest district in Delhi by area, while New Delhi is the smallest district by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | North West | North West |
| Smallest District | Central | Central |
Population of Delhi
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Delhi National Capital Territory, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Delhi National Capital Territory is 1,67,87,941, with around 89,87,326 males and 78,00,615 females.
- About 4,19,042 people live in rural areas, including nearly 2,26,321 males and 1,92,721 females.
- Approximately 1,63,68,899 people live in urban areas, including around 87,61,005 males and 76,07,894 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,19,042 | 1,63,68,899 | 1,67,87,941 |
| Male Population | 2,26,321 | 87,61,005 | 89,87,326 |
| Female Population | 1,92,721 | 76,07,894 | 78,00,615 |
Households in Delhi
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Delhi National Capital Territory as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Delhi National Capital Territory is approximately 34,35,999.
- Out of the total, around 79,574 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 33,56,425 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 79,574 |
| Urban Households | 33,56,425 |
| Total Households | 34,35,999 |