South Delhi
South Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. The total area of South Delhi district is 247 km², which includes 13.15 km² of rural area and 233.85 km² of urban area. There are about 3 villages in South Delhi district.
For administrative convenience, South Delhi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defence Colony | 37 | 6,37,775 |
| 2 | Hauz Khas | 150 | 12,31,293 |
| 3 | Kalkaji | 60 | 8,62,861 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
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.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Hauz Khas | Hauz Khas |
| Smallest Tehsil | Defence Colony | Defence Colony |
Population of South Delhi District
The population of South Delhi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of South Delhi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,31,929 | 12,193 | 27,19,736 |
| Total Male Population | 14,67,428 | 6,819 | 14,60,609 |
| Total Female Population | 12,64,501 | 5,374 | 12,59,127 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,31,043 | 1,797 | 3,29,246 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,75,592 | 932 | 1,74,660 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,55,451 | 865 | 1,54,586 |
| Literate Population | 20,78,402 | 8,136 | 20,70,266 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,85,036 | 5,036 | 11,80,000 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,93,366 | 3,100 | 8,90,266 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,53,527 | 4,057 | 6,49,470 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,82,392 | 1,783 | 2,80,609 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,71,135 | 2,274 | 3,68,861 |
| Households | 5,74,133 | 2,457 | 5,71,676 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of South Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of South Delhi district is 27,31,929, including 14,67,428 males and 12,64,501 females. In rural areas, it is 12,193, including 6,819 males and 5,374 females. In urban areas, it is 27,19,736, including 14,60,609 males and 12,59,127 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in South Delhi district is 3,31,043, including 1,75,592 boys and 1,55,451 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,797, including 932 boys and 865 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,29,246, including 1,74,660 boys and 1,54,586 girls.
- Literate population in South Delhi district is around 20,78,402, including 11,85,036 males and 8,93,366 females. In rural areas, it is 8,136, including 5,036 males and 3,100 females. In urban areas, it is 20,70,266, including 11,80,000 males and 8,90,266 females.
- Illiterate population in South Delhi district is about 6,53,527, including 2,82,392 males and 3,71,135 females. In rural areas, it is 4,057, including 1,783 males and 2,274 females. In urban areas, it is 6,49,470, including 2,80,609 males and 3,68,861 females.
- There are about 5,74,133 households in South Delhi district, including 2,457 in rural areas and 5,71,676 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within South Delhi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,22,926 | 1,969 | 4,20,957 |
| SC Male Population | 2,23,199 | 1,062 | 2,22,137 |
| SC Female Population | 1,99,727 | 907 | 1,98,820 |
| 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 | 11,060 / km² | 927 / km² | 11,630 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of South Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in South Delhi district is approximately 4,22,926, including 2,23,199 males and 1,99,727 females. In rural areas, it is 1,969, including 1,062 males and 907 females. In urban areas, it is 4,20,957, including 2,22,137 males and 1,98,820 females.
- Overall population density of South Delhi district is around 11,060 people per km². Rural areas have about 927 people per km². Urban areas have about 11,630 people per km².