Pahar Ganj

Pahar Ganj is a Town and Tehsil in Central Delhi District of Delhi. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Pahar Ganj Block (CD) is 00446. The total area of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 5 km². Pahar Ganj has a sex ratio of approximately 877 females per 1,000 males.

Population of Pahar Ganj Tehsil

The population profile of Pahar Ganj Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Pahar Ganj Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,74,613 N/A 1,74,613
Male Population 92,984 N/A 92,984
Female Population 81,629 N/A 81,629
Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,196 N/A 19,196
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 10,192 N/A 10,192
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,004 N/A 9,004
Literate Population 1,30,916 N/A 1,30,916
Literate Male Population 72,787 N/A 72,787
Literate Female Population 58,129 N/A 58,129
Illiterate Population 43,697 N/A 43,697
Illiterate Male Population 20,197 N/A 20,197
Illiterate Female Population 23,500 N/A 23,500
Total Households 36,018 N/A 36,018

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 1,74,613 people. Includes nearly 92,984 males and 81,629 females. Urban population is nearly 1,74,613 people.
  • There are around 19,196 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,192 boys and 9,004 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,30,916 people. Non-literate population is around 43,697 people.
  • There are nearly 36,018 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pahar Ganj Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 53,615 N/A 53,615
SC Male Population 27,807 N/A 27,807
SC Female Population 25,808 N/A 25,808
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 38,253 / km² N/A 38,253 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pahar Ganj Tehsil is approximately 53,615 people, including 27,807 males and 25,808 females. Nearly 53,615 people reside in urban areas.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 38,253 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 38,253 people per sq. km.