Seelam Pur Tehsil - North East, Delhi
Seelam Pur is an administrative tehsil in the North East district of Delhi, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Seelam Pur is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Delhi Shahdara, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 48 km², including 14.63 km² rural area and 33.76 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 881 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Seelam Pur Tehsil
Seelam Pur Tehsil has a total of 7 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 | Dayal Pur (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Garhi Mendu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Khajoori Khas (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khan Pur Dhani (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Mir Pur Turk (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Sher Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Tukhmir Pur (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Seelam Pur Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Seelam Pur Tehsil has a total population of 13,78,779 people, consisting of 7,32,925 males and 6,45,854 females. There are 2,45,151 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 28,491 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 2,45,151 | 3,938 | 2,41,213 |
| Population Density | 28,491 / km² | 1,471 / km² | 40,198 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 9,79,645 literate people and 1,92,839 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,75,443 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) | 1,92,839 | 3,386 | 1,89,453 |
| Literate Population | 9,79,645 | 14,465 | 9,65,180 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,99,134 | 7,062 | 3,92,072 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,75,443 | 2,569 | 1,72,874 |
| 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.