Preet Vihar
Preet Vihar 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 Preet Vihar Block (CD) is 00441. The total area of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 37 km², which includes 0.27 km² of rural area and 36.42 km² of urban area. Preet Vihar has a sex ratio of approximately 876 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Preet Vihar Tehsil
Preet Vihar Tehsil has a total of 7 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 Preet Vihar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chilla Saroda Bangar | N/A | Preet Vihar |
| 2 | Chilla Saroda Khadar | N/A | Preet Vihar |
| 3 | Dallo Pura | N/A | Preet Vihar |
| 4 | Gharoli | N/A | Preet Vihar |
| 5 | Gharonda Neemka Bangar Alias Patpar Ganj | N/A | Preet Vihar |
| 6 | Kondli | N/A | Preet Vihar |
| 7 | Shamas Pur | N/A | Laxmi Nagar (4 km) |
Population of Preet Vihar Tehsil
The population profile of Preet Vihar 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 Preet Vihar 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 | 10,66,098 | 3,530 | 10,62,568 |
| Male Population | 5,68,086 | 1,861 | 5,66,225 |
| Female Population | 4,98,012 | 1,669 | 4,96,343 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,25,276 | 374 | 1,24,902 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 66,794 | 218 | 66,576 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58,482 | 156 | 58,326 |
| Literate Population | 8,35,392 | 2,986 | 8,32,406 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,67,168 | 1,583 | 4,65,585 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,68,224 | 1,403 | 3,66,821 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,30,706 | 544 | 2,30,162 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,00,918 | 278 | 1,00,640 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,29,788 | 266 | 1,29,522 |
| Total Households | 2,28,414 | 875 | 2,27,539 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Preet Vihar Tehsil is around 10,66,098 people. This includes 5,68,086 males and 4,98,012 females. Rural population is about 3,530 (1,861 males and 1,669 females), while urban population is nearly 10,62,568 (5,66,225 males and 4,96,343 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,25,276 of the population, with 66,794 boys and 58,482 girls. Rural areas have 374 children, and urban areas have about 1,24,902 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 8,35,392 literate people in Preet Vihar Tehsil, including 4,67,168 literate males and 3,68,224 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,986 individuals and urban literacy covers around 8,32,406 people.
- About 2,30,706 people in Preet Vihar Tehsil are not literate, including 1,00,918 males and 1,29,788 females. Rural areas include 544 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,30,162 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,28,414 households, with 875 in villages and 2,27,539 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Preet Vihar 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 | 1,95,540 | 57 | 1,95,483 |
| SC Male Population | 1,02,967 | 23 | 1,02,944 |
| SC Female Population | 92,573 | 34 | 92,539 |
| 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 | 29,061 / km² | 13,074 / km² | 29,179 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Preet Vihar Tehsil is approximately 1,95,540 people, including 1,02,967 males and 92,573 females. Around 57 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,95,483 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 29,061 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 13,074 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 29,179 people per sq. km.