North Delhi
North Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. The total area of North Delhi district is 61 km², which includes 9.62 km² of rural area and 51.38 km² of urban area. There are about 2 villages in North Delhi district.
For administrative convenience, North 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 North Delhi district. Here is the list of all North Delhi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in North Delhi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Lines | 53 | 6,88,616 |
| 2 | Kotwali | 4 | 69,174 |
| 3 | Sadar Bazar | 3 | 1,30,188 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Civil Lines is the largest tehsil in north delhi district by both area and population. Sadar Bazar is the smallest tehsil in north delhi district by area, while Kotwali is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Civil Lines | Civil Lines |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sadar Bazar | Sadar Bazar |
Population of North Delhi District
The population of North 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 North 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 | 8,87,978 | 17,746 | 8,70,232 |
| Total Male Population | 4,75,002 | 9,546 | 4,65,456 |
| Total Female Population | 4,12,976 | 8,200 | 4,04,776 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,03,304 | 2,391 | 1,00,913 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55,155 | 1,268 | 53,887 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 48,149 | 1,123 | 47,026 |
| Literate Population | 6,81,517 | 13,240 | 6,68,277 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,81,615 | 7,700 | 3,73,915 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,99,902 | 5,540 | 2,94,362 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,06,461 | 4,506 | 2,01,955 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 93,387 | 1,846 | 91,541 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,13,074 | 2,660 | 1,10,414 |
| Households | 1,80,044 | 3,312 | 1,76,732 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of North Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of North Delhi district is 8,87,978, including 4,75,002 males and 4,12,976 females. In rural areas, it is 17,746, including 9,546 males and 8,200 females. In urban areas, it is 8,70,232, including 4,65,456 males and 4,04,776 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in North Delhi district is 1,03,304, including 55,155 boys and 48,149 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,391, including 1,268 boys and 1,123 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,00,913, including 53,887 boys and 47,026 girls.
- Literate population in North Delhi district is around 6,81,517, including 3,81,615 males and 2,99,902 females. In rural areas, it is 13,240, including 7,700 males and 5,540 females. In urban areas, it is 6,68,277, including 3,73,915 males and 2,94,362 females.
- Illiterate population in North Delhi district is about 2,06,461, including 93,387 males and 1,13,074 females. In rural areas, it is 4,506, including 1,846 males and 2,660 females. In urban areas, it is 2,01,955, including 91,541 males and 1,10,414 females.
- There are about 1,80,044 households in North Delhi district, including 3,312 in rural areas and 1,76,732 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within North 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 | 1,65,663 | 1,238 | 1,64,425 |
| SC Male Population | 87,007 | 665 | 86,342 |
| SC Female Population | 78,656 | 573 | 78,083 |
| 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 | 14,557 / km² | 1,845 / km² | 16,937 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of North Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in North Delhi district is approximately 1,65,663, including 87,007 males and 78,656 females. In rural areas, it is 1,238, including 665 males and 573 females. In urban areas, it is 1,64,425, including 86,342 males and 78,083 females.
- Overall population density of North Delhi district is around 14,557 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,845 people per km². Urban areas have about 16,937 people per km².