Central District, Delhi
Central District is an administrative district in the national capital territory of Delhi, India. It is situated about 5 km from New Delhi, the capital of the Union Territory. The district headquarters is located at Daryaganj. Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and English are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 21 km².
List of Tehsils in Central District
Central District is divided into 3 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 8 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Lines | 8 | 53.13 |
| 2 | Karol Bagh | — | 5.08 |
| 3 | Kotwali | — | 4.48 |
Population of Central District
As per the Census 2011, Central District has a total population of 5,82,320 people, consisting of 3,07,821 males and 2,74,499 females. There are 1,19,639 households in the district with an average population density of 27,730 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,82,320 | 0 | 5,82,320 |
| Male Population | 3,07,821 | 0 | 3,07,821 |
| Female Population | 2,74,499 | 0 | 2,74,499 |
| Total Households | 1,19,639 | 0 | 1,19,639 |
| Population Density | 27,730 / km² | 0 / km² | 27,730 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 4,42,360 literate people and 62,739 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,43,178 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 62,739 | 0 | 62,739 |
| Literate Population | 4,42,360 | 0 | 4,42,360 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,39,960 | 0 | 1,39,960 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,43,178 | 0 | 1,43,178 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.