Model Town Tehsil - North, Delhi
Model Town is an administrative tehsil in the North district of Delhi, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Model Town is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Naya Azadpur, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 25 km², including 0.71 km² rural area and 24.61 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 866 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Model Town Tehsil
Model Town Tehsil has a total of 2 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 | Bhalswa Jahangir Pur (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Shanjar Pur(Un-Inhabited) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Model Town Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Model Town Tehsil has a total population of 5,95,810 people, consisting of 3,19,197 males and 2,76,613 females. There are 1,21,110 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 23,531 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,95,810 | 0 | 5,95,810 |
| Male Population | 3,19,197 | 0 | 3,19,197 |
| Female Population | 2,76,613 | 0 | 2,76,613 |
| Total Households | 1,21,110 | 0 | 1,21,110 |
| Population Density | 23,531 / km² | 0 / km² | 24,210 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 4,41,557 literate people and 69,702 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,07,349 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) | 69,702 | 0 | 69,702 |
| Literate Population | 4,41,557 | 0 | 4,41,557 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,54,253 | 0 | 1,54,253 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,07,349 | 0 | 1,07,349 |
| 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.