East Delhi
East Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. The total area of East Delhi district is 63 km², which includes 0.27 km² of rural area and 62.73 km² of urban area.
For administrative convenience, East Delhi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 3 tehsils in East Delhi district. Here is the list of all East Delhi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in East Delhi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gandhi Nagar | 4 | 3,95,342 |
| 2 | Preet Vihar | 37 | 10,66,098 |
| 3 | Vivek Vihar | 22 | 2,47,906 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Preet Vihar is the largest tehsil in east delhi district by both area and population. Gandhi Nagar is the smallest tehsil in east delhi district by area, while Vivek Vihar is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Preet Vihar | Preet Vihar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Gandhi Nagar | Gandhi Nagar |
Population of East Delhi District
The population of East Delhi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of East Delhi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,09,346 | 3,530 | 17,05,816 |
| Total Male Population | 9,07,500 | 1,861 | 9,05,639 |
| Total Female Population | 8,01,846 | 1,669 | 8,00,177 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,94,357 | 374 | 1,93,983 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,03,902 | 218 | 1,03,684 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 90,455 | 156 | 90,299 |
| Literate Population | 13,52,998 | 2,986 | 13,50,012 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,48,382 | 1,583 | 7,46,799 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,04,616 | 1,403 | 6,03,213 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,56,348 | 544 | 3,55,804 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,59,118 | 278 | 1,58,840 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,97,230 | 266 | 1,96,964 |
| Households | 3,58,937 | 875 | 3,58,062 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of East Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of East Delhi district is 17,09,346, including 9,07,500 males and 8,01,846 females. In rural areas, it is 3,530, including 1,861 males and 1,669 females. In urban areas, it is 17,05,816, including 9,05,639 males and 8,00,177 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in East Delhi district is 1,94,357, including 1,03,902 boys and 90,455 girls. In rural areas, it is 374, including 218 boys and 156 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,93,983, including 1,03,684 boys and 90,299 girls.
- Literate population in East Delhi district is around 13,52,998, including 7,48,382 males and 6,04,616 females. In rural areas, it is 2,986, including 1,583 males and 1,403 females. In urban areas, it is 13,50,012, including 7,46,799 males and 6,03,213 females.
- Illiterate population in East Delhi district is about 3,56,348, including 1,59,118 males and 1,97,230 females. In rural areas, it is 544, including 278 males and 266 females. In urban areas, it is 3,55,804, including 1,58,840 males and 1,96,964 females.
- There are about 3,58,937 households in East Delhi district, including 875 in rural areas and 3,58,062 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within East Delhi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,81,422 | 57 | 2,81,365 |
| SC Male Population | 1,48,019 | 23 | 1,47,996 |
| SC Female Population | 1,33,403 | 34 | 1,33,369 |
| 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 | 27,132 / km² | 13,074 / km² | 27,193 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of East Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in East Delhi district is approximately 2,81,422, including 1,48,019 males and 1,33,403 females. In rural areas, it is 57, including 23 males and 34 females. In urban areas, it is 2,81,365, including 1,47,996 males and 1,33,369 females.
- Overall population density of East Delhi district is around 27,132 people per km². Rural areas have about 13,074 people per km². Urban areas have about 27,193 people per km².