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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Saidabad | 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 |
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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.