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, the sub-district code of Defence Colony Block (CD) is 00455. The total area of Defence Colony Tehsil is 37 km². Defence Colony has a sex ratio of approximately 877 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Defence Colony Tehsil

Defence Colony Tehsil has a total of 1 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 Defence Colony Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Saidabad N/A Defence Colony

Population of Defence Colony Tehsil

The population profile of Defence Colony 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 Defence Colony 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 6,37,775 N/A 6,37,775
Male Population 3,39,725 N/A 3,39,725
Female Population 2,98,050 N/A 2,98,050
Child Population (Age 0–6) 66,230 N/A 66,230
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 34,886 N/A 34,886
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 31,344 N/A 31,344
Literate Population 5,08,758 N/A 5,08,758
Literate Male Population 2,80,938 N/A 2,80,938
Literate Female Population 2,27,820 N/A 2,27,820
Illiterate Population 1,29,017 N/A 1,29,017
Illiterate Male Population 58,787 N/A 58,787
Illiterate Female Population 70,230 N/A 70,230
Total Households 1,37,677 N/A 1,37,677

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 6,37,775 people. Includes nearly 3,39,725 males and 2,98,050 females. Urban population is nearly 6,37,775 people.
  • There are around 66,230 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 34,886 boys and 31,344 girls.
  • Literate population is about 5,08,758 people. Non-literate population is around 1,29,017 people.
  • There are nearly 1,37,677 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Defence Colony 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 68,480 N/A 68,480
SC Male Population 35,958 N/A 35,958
SC Female Population 32,522 N/A 32,522
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 17,343 / km² N/A 17,343 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Defence Colony Tehsil is approximately 68,480 people, including 35,958 males and 32,522 females. Nearly 68,480 people reside in urban areas.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 17,343 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 17,343 people per sq. km.