Defence Colony
Defence Colony is a Town and Tehsil in South 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 information the sub-district code of Defence Colony Block (CD) is 00455. Total area of defence colony tehsil is 37 km². Defence Colony tehsil has a population of 6,37,775 peoples. Defence Colony tehsil has a population density of 17343 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,37,677 houses in the sub-district.
When it comes to literacy, 79.77% population of defence colony tehsil is literate, out of which 82.70% males and 76.44% females are literate. There are about 1 villages in defence colony tehsil, which you can browse from defence colony tehsil villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Defence Colony Tehsil
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saidabad | N/A | Defence Colony |
Population of Defence Colony Tehsil
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | N/A | 6,37,775 | 6,37,775 |
| Male Population | N/A | 3,39,725 | 3,39,725 |
| Female Population | N/A | 2,98,050 | 2,98,050 |
| Population Density | N/A | 17,343 / km² | 17,343 / km² |
Households in Defence Colony Tehsil
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | N/A |
| Urban Households | 1,37,677 |
| Total Households | 1,37,677 |