Hauz Khas
Hauz Khas 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 Hauz Khas Block (CD) is 00454. The total area of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 150 km², which includes 13.15 km² of rural area and 137.00 km² of urban area. Hauz Khas has a sex ratio of approximately 870 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hauz Khas Tehsil
Hauz Khas Tehsil has a total of 18 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 Hauz Khas Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asola | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 2 | Aya Nagar | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 3 | Bhati | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 4 | Chandan Hola | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 5 | Chattar Pur | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 6 | Deoli | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 7 | Dera Mandi | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 8 | Fateh Pur Beri | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 9 | Gadai Pur | N/A | Mehrauli (5 km) |
| 10 | Jona Pur | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 11 | Maidan Garhi | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 12 | Neb Sarai | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 13 | Raj Pur Khurd | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 14 | Saidul Azaib | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 15 | Satberi | N/A | Mehrauli (5 km) |
| 16 | Shahur Pur | N/A | Mehrauli (8 km) |
| 17 | Sultan Pur | N/A | Hauz Khas |
| 18 | Tigri | N/A | Hauz Khas |
Population of Hauz Khas Tehsil
The population profile of Hauz Khas 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 Hauz Khas 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 | 12,31,293 | 12,193 | 12,19,100 |
| Male Population | 6,58,380 | 6,819 | 6,51,561 |
| Female Population | 5,72,913 | 5,374 | 5,67,539 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,49,983 | 1,797 | 1,48,186 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 79,739 | 932 | 78,807 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 70,244 | 865 | 69,379 |
| Literate Population | 9,39,355 | 8,136 | 9,31,219 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,33,893 | 5,036 | 5,28,857 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,05,462 | 3,100 | 4,02,362 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,91,938 | 4,057 | 2,87,881 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,24,487 | 1,783 | 1,22,704 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,67,451 | 2,274 | 1,65,177 |
| Total Households | 2,54,502 | 2,457 | 2,52,045 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Hauz Khas Tehsil is around 12,31,293 people. This includes 6,58,380 males and 5,72,913 females. Rural population is about 12,193 (6,819 males and 5,374 females), while urban population is nearly 12,19,100 (6,51,561 males and 5,67,539 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,49,983 of the population, with 79,739 boys and 70,244 girls. Rural areas have 1,797 children, and urban areas have about 1,48,186 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 9,39,355 literate people in Hauz Khas Tehsil, including 5,33,893 literate males and 4,05,462 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 8,136 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,31,219 people.
- About 2,91,938 people in Hauz Khas Tehsil are not literate, including 1,24,487 males and 1,67,451 females. Rural areas include 4,057 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,87,881 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,54,502 households, with 2,457 in villages and 2,52,045 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hauz Khas 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 | 2,19,813 | 1,969 | 2,17,844 |
| SC Male Population | 1,15,084 | 1,062 | 1,14,022 |
| SC Female Population | 1,04,729 | 907 | 1,03,822 |
| 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 | 8,201 / km² | 927 / km² | 8,899 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hauz Khas Tehsil is approximately 2,19,813 people, including 1,15,084 males and 1,04,729 females. Around 1,969 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,17,844 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 8,201 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 927 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 8,899 people per sq. km.