Preet Vihar Tehsil - East, Delhi
Preet Vihar is an administrative tehsil in the East district of Delhi, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Preet Vihar is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Anand Vihar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 37 km², including 0.27 km² rural area and 36.42 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 876 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Preet Vihar Tehsil
Preet Vihar Tehsil has a total of 2 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gharonda Neemka Bangar Alias Patpar Ganj (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Shamas Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Preet Vihar Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Preet Vihar Tehsil has a total population of 10,66,098 people, consisting of 5,68,086 males and 4,98,012 females. There are 2,28,414 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 29,061 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 2,28,414 | 875 | 2,27,539 |
| Population Density | 29,061 / km² | 13,074 / km² | 29,179 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 8,35,392 literate people and 1,25,276 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,95,540 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,25,276 | 374 | 1,24,902 |
| Literate Population | 8,35,392 | 2,986 | 8,32,406 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,30,706 | 544 | 2,30,162 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,95,540 | 57 | 1,95,483 |
| 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.