New Delhi

New Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. Total area of New Delhi is 35 km². As per 2011 stats, New Delhi has a population of 1,42,004 peoples. The district has a population density of 4057 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 33,208 houses in the district.

The New Delhi district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Chanakya Puri is the largest tehsil in new delhi district by both area and population. Connaught Place is the smallest tehsil in new delhi district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in New Delhi district. Here is the list of all New Delhi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in New Delhi District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Chanakya Puri2061,382
2Connaught Place828,228
3Parliament Street852,394

Population of New Delhi District

The population of New 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 New 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 1,42,004 N/A 1,42,004
Total Male Population 77,942 N/A 77,942
Total Female Population 64,062 N/A 64,062
Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,760 N/A 12,760
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,738 N/A 6,738
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,022 N/A 6,022
Literate Population 1,14,179 N/A 1,14,179
Literate Male Population 65,678 N/A 65,678
Literate Female Population 48,501 N/A 48,501
Illiterate Population 27,825 N/A 27,825
Illiterate Male Population 12,264 N/A 12,264
Illiterate Female Population 15,561 N/A 15,561
Households 33,208 N/A 33,208

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within New 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 33,245 N/A 33,245
SC Male Population 17,885 N/A 17,885
SC Female Population 15,360 N/A 15,360
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 4,057 / km² N/A 4,057 / km²