North East Delhi
North East Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. The total area of North East Delhi district is 62 km², which includes 14.63 km² of rural area and 47.37 km² of urban area. There are about 8 villages in North East Delhi district.
For administrative convenience, North East 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 East Delhi district. Here is the list of all North East Delhi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in North East Delhi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seelam Pur | 48 | 13,78,779 |
| 2 | Seema Puri | 8 | 5,39,914 |
| 3 | Shahdara | 5 | 3,22,931 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Seelam Pur is the largest tehsil in north east delhi district by both area and population. Shahdara is the smallest tehsil in north east delhi district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Seelam Pur | Seelam Pur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Shahdara | Shahdara |
Population of North East Delhi District
The population of North East 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 East 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 | 22,41,624 | 21,527 | 22,20,097 |
| Total Male Population | 11,88,425 | 11,718 | 11,76,707 |
| Total Female Population | 10,53,199 | 9,809 | 10,43,390 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,01,947 | 3,386 | 2,98,561 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,60,583 | 1,839 | 1,58,744 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,41,364 | 1,547 | 1,39,817 |
| Literate Population | 16,11,588 | 14,465 | 15,97,123 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,12,481 | 8,515 | 9,03,966 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,99,107 | 5,950 | 6,93,157 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,30,036 | 7,062 | 6,22,974 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,75,944 | 3,203 | 2,72,741 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,54,092 | 3,859 | 3,50,233 |
| Households | 4,06,125 | 3,938 | 4,02,187 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of North East Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of North East Delhi district is 22,41,624, including 11,88,425 males and 10,53,199 females. In rural areas, it is 21,527, including 11,718 males and 9,809 females. In urban areas, it is 22,20,097, including 11,76,707 males and 10,43,390 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in North East Delhi district is 3,01,947, including 1,60,583 boys and 1,41,364 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,386, including 1,839 boys and 1,547 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,98,561, including 1,58,744 boys and 1,39,817 girls.
- Literate population in North East Delhi district is around 16,11,588, including 9,12,481 males and 6,99,107 females. In rural areas, it is 14,465, including 8,515 males and 5,950 females. In urban areas, it is 15,97,123, including 9,03,966 males and 6,93,157 females.
- Illiterate population in North East Delhi district is about 6,30,036, including 2,75,944 males and 3,54,092 females. In rural areas, it is 7,062, including 3,203 males and 3,859 females. In urban areas, it is 6,22,974, including 2,72,741 males and 3,50,233 females.
- There are about 4,06,125 households in North East Delhi district, including 3,938 in rural areas and 4,02,187 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within North East 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 | 3,73,758 | 2,569 | 3,71,189 |
| SC Male Population | 1,97,059 | 1,360 | 1,95,699 |
| SC Female Population | 1,76,699 | 1,209 | 1,75,490 |
| 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 | 36,155 / km² | 1,471 / km² | 46,867 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of North East Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in North East Delhi district is approximately 3,73,758, including 1,97,059 males and 1,76,699 females. In rural areas, it is 2,569, including 1,360 males and 1,209 females. In urban areas, it is 3,71,189, including 1,95,699 males and 1,75,490 females.
- Overall population density of North East Delhi district is around 36,155 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,471 people per km². Urban areas have about 46,867 people per km².