Vasant Vihar Tehsil - New Delhi, Delhi
Vasant Vihar is an administrative tehsil in the New Delhi district of Delhi, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Vasant Vihar is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Shankar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 3.1 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 92 km², including 0.00 km² rural area and 91.55 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 801 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vasant Vihar Tehsil
Vasant Vihar Tehsil has a total of 6 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 | Ghitorni (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Kapas Hera (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kusum Pur (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Malik Pur Kohi Alias Rang Puri (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Rajokri (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Sambhalka (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Vasant Vihar Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Vasant Vihar Tehsil has a total population of 6,41,666 people, consisting of 3,56,156 males and 2,85,510 females. There are 1,51,591 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 7,009 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,41,666 | 0 | 6,41,666 |
| Male Population | 3,56,156 | 0 | 3,56,156 |
| Female Population | 2,85,510 | 0 | 2,85,510 |
| Total Households | 1,51,591 | 0 | 1,51,591 |
| Population Density | 7,009 / km² | 0 / km² | 7,009 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 5,04,654 literate people and 69,932 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 92,912 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) | 69,932 | 0 | 69,932 |
| Literate Population | 5,04,654 | 0 | 5,04,654 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,37,012 | 0 | 1,37,012 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 92,912 | 0 | 92,912 |
| 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.