Seelam Pur
Seelam Pur is a Town and Tehsil in North East 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 Seelam Pur Block (CD) is 00436. The total area of Seelam Pur Tehsil is 48 km², which includes 14.63 km² of rural area and 33.76 km² of urban area. Seelam Pur has a sex ratio of approximately 881 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Seelam Pur Tehsil
Seelam Pur Tehsil has a total of 21 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Seelam Pur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badar Pur Khadar | N/A | Dmc(u) Shahdara (18 km) |
| 2 | Baqiabad | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 3 | Bihari Pur | N/A | Shahdara (13 km) |
| 4 | Dayal Pur | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 5 | Garhi Mendu | N/A | Shahdara (9 km) |
| 6 | Gokal Pur | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 7 | Jiwan Pur Alias Johri Pur | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 8 | Karawal Nagar | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 9 | Khajoori Khas | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 10 | Khan Pur Dhani | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 11 | Mir Pur Turk | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 12 | Mustafabad | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 13 | Pur Delhi | N/A | Shahdara (12 km) |
| 14 | Pur Shahdara | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 15 | Saba Pur Delhi | N/A | Shadara (14 km) |
| 16 | Saba Pur Shahdara | N/A | Karawal Nagar (5 km) |
| 17 | Sadat Pur Gujran | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 18 | Sadat Pur Musalmanan | N/A | Karaval Nagar (6 km) |
| 19 | Sher Pur | N/A | Shahdara (10 km) |
| 20 | Tukhmir Pur | N/A | Seelam Pur |
| 21 | Ziauddin Pur | N/A | Seelam Pur |
Population of Seelam Pur Tehsil
The population profile of Seelam Pur 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 Seelam Pur 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 | 13,78,779 | 21,527 | 13,57,252 |
| Male Population | 7,32,925 | 11,718 | 7,21,207 |
| Female Population | 6,45,854 | 9,809 | 6,36,045 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,92,839 | 3,386 | 1,89,453 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,02,618 | 1,839 | 1,00,779 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 90,221 | 1,547 | 88,674 |
| Literate Population | 9,79,645 | 14,465 | 9,65,180 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,58,753 | 8,515 | 5,50,238 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,20,892 | 5,950 | 4,14,942 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,99,134 | 7,062 | 3,92,072 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,74,172 | 3,203 | 1,70,969 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,24,962 | 3,859 | 2,21,103 |
| Total Households | 2,45,151 | 3,938 | 2,41,213 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Seelam Pur Tehsil is around 13,78,779 people. This includes 7,32,925 males and 6,45,854 females. Rural population is about 21,527 (11,718 males and 9,809 females), while urban population is nearly 13,57,252 (7,21,207 males and 6,36,045 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,92,839 of the population, with 1,02,618 boys and 90,221 girls. Rural areas have 3,386 children, and urban areas have about 1,89,453 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 9,79,645 literate people in Seelam Pur Tehsil, including 5,58,753 literate males and 4,20,892 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 14,465 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,65,180 people.
- About 3,99,134 people in Seelam Pur Tehsil are not literate, including 1,74,172 males and 2,24,962 females. Rural areas include 7,062 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,92,072 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,45,151 households, with 3,938 in villages and 2,41,213 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Seelam Pur 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 | 1,75,443 | 2,569 | 1,72,874 |
| SC Male Population | 92,879 | 1,360 | 91,519 |
| SC Female Population | 82,564 | 1,209 | 81,355 |
| 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 | 28,491 / km² | 1,471 / km² | 40,198 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Seelam Pur Tehsil is approximately 1,75,443 people, including 92,879 males and 82,564 females. Around 2,569 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,72,874 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 28,491 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,471 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 40,198 people per sq. km.