Saraswati Vihar
Saraswati Vihar is a Town and Tehsil in North West 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 Saraswati Vihar Block (CD) is 00431. The total area of Saraswati Vihar Tehsil is 154 km², which includes 44.89 km² of rural area and 109.05 km² of urban area. Saraswati Vihar has a sex ratio of approximately 872 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Saraswati Vihar Tehsil
Saraswati Vihar Tehsil has a total of 25 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 Saraswati Vihar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Begum Pur | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 2 | Budhan Pur | N/A | Kanjhawala (3 km) |
| 3 | Chand Pur | N/A | Kanjhawala (2 km) |
| 4 | Chatesar | N/A | Kanjhawala (5 km) |
| 5 | Garhi Rindhala | N/A | Kanjhawala (8 km) |
| 6 | Gheora | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 7 | Jat Khor | N/A | Kanjhawala (7 km) |
| 8 | Jonti | N/A | Kanjhawala (3 km) |
| 9 | Kanjhawala | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 10 | Karala | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 11 | Kirari Suleman Nagar | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 12 | Lad Pur | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 13 | Madan Pur Dabas | N/A | Kanjhawala (4 km) |
| 14 | Mohammad Pur Majri | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 15 | Mubarak Pur Dabas | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 16 | Nithari | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 17 | Nizam Pur Rashid Pur | N/A | Kanjhawala (7 km) |
| 18 | Pooth Kalan | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 19 | Punjab Khor | N/A | Kanjhawala (7 km) |
| 20 | Qutab Garh | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 21 | Rani Khera | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
| 22 | Rasool Pur | N/A | Nangloi (8 km) |
| 23 | Salah Pur Majra | N/A | Kanjhawala (3 km) |
| 24 | Saoda | N/A | Ghewra (2 km) |
| 25 | Sultan Pur Majra | N/A | Saraswati Vihar |
Population of Saraswati Vihar Tehsil
The population profile of Saraswati Vihar 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 Saraswati Vihar 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 | 22,50,816 | 45,211 | 22,05,605 |
| Male Population | 12,02,149 | 24,156 | 11,77,993 |
| Female Population | 10,48,667 | 21,055 | 10,27,612 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,70,717 | 5,950 | 2,64,767 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,44,679 | 3,257 | 1,41,422 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,26,038 | 2,693 | 1,23,345 |
| Literate Population | 16,96,468 | 31,242 | 16,65,226 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,59,242 | 18,311 | 9,40,931 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,37,226 | 12,931 | 7,24,295 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,54,348 | 13,969 | 5,40,379 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,42,907 | 5,845 | 2,37,062 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,11,441 | 8,124 | 3,03,317 |
| Total Households | 4,55,011 | 8,364 | 4,46,647 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Saraswati Vihar Tehsil is around 22,50,816 people. This includes 12,02,149 males and 10,48,667 females. Rural population is about 45,211 (24,156 males and 21,055 females), while urban population is nearly 22,05,605 (11,77,993 males and 10,27,612 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,70,717 of the population, with 1,44,679 boys and 1,26,038 girls. Rural areas have 5,950 children, and urban areas have about 2,64,767 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 16,96,468 literate people in Saraswati Vihar Tehsil, including 9,59,242 literate males and 7,37,226 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,242 individuals and urban literacy covers around 16,65,226 people.
- About 5,54,348 people in Saraswati Vihar Tehsil are not literate, including 2,42,907 males and 3,11,441 females. Rural areas include 13,969 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,40,379 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 4,55,011 households, with 8,364 in villages and 4,46,647 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Saraswati Vihar 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 | 4,34,589 | 11,266 | 4,23,323 |
| SC Male Population | 2,30,582 | 5,958 | 2,24,624 |
| SC Female Population | 2,04,007 | 5,308 | 1,98,699 |
| 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 | 14,621 / km² | 1,007 / km² | 20,226 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saraswati Vihar Tehsil is approximately 4,34,589 people, including 2,30,582 males and 2,04,007 females. Around 11,266 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,23,323 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 14,621 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,007 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 20,226 people per sq. km.