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!
Total area of Delhi is 1,483 km² including 326.44 km² rural area and 1,156.56 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Delhi has a population of 1,67,87,941 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,63,68,899 while rural population is 4,19,042. Delhi has a sex ratio of approximately 867 females for every 1,000 males. There are about 34,35,999 houses in the national capital territory, including 33,56,425 urban houses and 79,574 rural houses.
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu are the main languages of Delhi. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard - the ISO code of Delhi is IN-DL. Delhi national capital territory is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. North West is the largest district of Delhi by both area and population. Central is the smallest district of Delhi by area while New Delhi is the smallest district by population.
As per 2011 stats, there are 9 districts in Delhi. Here is the list of all Delhi districts along with area & population information.
List of Districts of Delhi
| # | 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 |
Population of Delhi
| 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
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 79,574 |
| Urban Households | 33,56,425 |
| Total Households | 34,35,999 |