New Delhi

New Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. The total area of New Delhi district is 35 km².

For administrative convenience, New 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 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

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

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.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Chanakya Puri Chanakya Puri
Smallest Tehsil Connaught Place Connaught Place

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

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of New Delhi district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of New Delhi district is 1,42,004, including 77,942 males and 64,062 females. In urban areas, it is 1,42,004, including 77,942 males and 64,062 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in New Delhi district is 12,760, including 6,738 boys and 6,022 girls. In urban areas, it is 12,760, including 6,738 boys and 6,022 girls.
  • Literate population in New Delhi district is around 1,14,179, including 65,678 males and 48,501 females. In urban areas, it is 1,14,179, including 65,678 males and 48,501 females.
  • Illiterate population in New Delhi district is about 27,825, including 12,264 males and 15,561 females. In urban areas, it is 27,825, including 12,264 males and 15,561 females.
  • There are about 33,208 households in New Delhi district.

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

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of New Delhi district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in New Delhi district is approximately 33,245, including 17,885 males and 15,360 females. In urban areas, it is 33,245, including 17,885 males and 15,360 females.
  • Overall population density of New Delhi district is around 4,057 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,057 people per km².