Kotwali
Kotwali is a Town and Tehsil in North Delhi District of Delhi. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kotwali Block (CD) is 00435. The total area of Kotwali Tehsil is 4 km². Kotwali has a sex ratio of approximately 837 females per 1,000 males.
Population of Kotwali Tehsil
The population profile of Kotwali Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kotwali Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,174 | N/A | 69,174 |
| Male Population | 37,643 | N/A | 37,643 |
| Female Population | 31,531 | N/A | 31,531 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,800 | N/A | 6,800 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,619 | N/A | 3,619 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,181 | N/A | 3,181 |
| Literate Population | 54,930 | N/A | 54,930 |
| Literate Male Population | 30,313 | N/A | 30,313 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,617 | N/A | 24,617 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,244 | N/A | 14,244 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,330 | N/A | 7,330 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,914 | N/A | 6,914 |
| Total Households | 15,352 | N/A | 15,352 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 69,174 people. Includes nearly 37,643 males and 31,531 females. Urban population is nearly 69,174 people.
- There are around 6,800 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,619 boys and 3,181 girls.
- Literate population is about 54,930 people. Non-literate population is around 14,244 people.
- There are nearly 15,352 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kotwali Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 8,380 | N/A | 8,380 |
| SC Male Population | 4,465 | N/A | 4,465 |
| SC Female Population | 3,915 | N/A | 3,915 |
| 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 | 15,435 / km² | N/A | 15,435 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kotwali Tehsil is approximately 8,380 people, including 4,465 males and 3,915 females. Nearly 8,380 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 15,435 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 15,435 people per sq. km.