South Delhi

South Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. Total area of South Delhi is 247 km² including 13.15 km² rural area and 233.85 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, South Delhi has a population of 27,31,929 peoples, out of which urban population is 27,19,736 while rural population is 12,193. South Delhi has a sex ratio of approximately 861 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 11060 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,74,133 houses in the district, including 5,71,676 urban houses and 2,457 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 3 villages in south delhi district.

The South Delhi district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Hauz Khas is the largest tehsil in south delhi district by both area and population. Defence Colony is the smallest tehsil in south delhi district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in South Delhi district. Here is the list of all South Delhi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in South Delhi District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Defence Colony376,37,775
2Hauz Khas15012,31,293
3Kalkaji608,62,861

Population of South Delhi District

Particulars Rural Urban Total
Total Population 12,193 27,19,736 27,31,929
Male Population 6,819 14,60,609 14,67,428
Female Population 5,374 12,59,127 12,64,501
Population Density 927 / km² 11,630 / km² 11,060 / km²

Households in South Delhi District

Particulars Households
Rural Households 2,457
Urban Households 5,71,676
Total Households 5,74,133