Gandhi Nagar

Gandhi Nagar is a Town and Tehsil in East 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 Gandhi Nagar Block (CD) is 00439. The total area of Gandhi Nagar Tehsil is 4 km². Gandhi Nagar has a sex ratio of approximately 894 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Gandhi Nagar Tehsil

Gandhi Nagar Tehsil has a total of 1 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gandhi Nagar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Shakar Pur Baramad N/A Gandhi Nagar

Population of Gandhi Nagar Tehsil

The population profile of Gandhi Nagar 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 Gandhi Nagar 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 3,95,342 N/A 3,95,342
Male Population 2,08,645 N/A 2,08,645
Female Population 1,86,697 N/A 1,86,697
Child Population (Age 0–6) 43,344 N/A 43,344
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 23,361 N/A 23,361
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,983 N/A 19,983
Literate Population 3,18,578 N/A 3,18,578
Literate Male Population 1,72,557 N/A 1,72,557
Literate Female Population 1,46,021 N/A 1,46,021
Illiterate Population 76,764 N/A 76,764
Illiterate Male Population 36,088 N/A 36,088
Illiterate Female Population 40,676 N/A 40,676
Total Households 80,389 N/A 80,389

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

  • Total population is approximately 3,95,342 people. Includes nearly 2,08,645 males and 1,86,697 females. Urban population is nearly 3,95,342 people.
  • There are around 43,344 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 23,361 boys and 19,983 girls.
  • Literate population is about 3,18,578 people. Non-literate population is around 76,764 people.
  • There are nearly 80,389 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gandhi Nagar 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 37,461 N/A 37,461
SC Male Population 19,743 N/A 19,743
SC Female Population 17,718 N/A 17,718
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 89,185 / km² N/A 89,185 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gandhi Nagar Tehsil is approximately 37,461 people, including 19,743 males and 17,718 females. Nearly 37,461 people reside in urban areas.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 89,185 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 89,185 people per sq. km.