Kalkaji

Kalkaji 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 Kalkaji Block (CD) is 00456. The total area of Kalkaji Tehsil is 60 km². Kalkaji has a sex ratio of approximately 838 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kalkaji Tehsil

Kalkaji Tehsil has a total of 7 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 Kalkaji Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aali N/A Kalkaji
2Jait Pur N/A Kalkaji
3Kotla Mahigiran N/A Kalkaji
4Mithe Pur N/A Kalkaji
5Molar Band N/A Kalkaji
6Pul Pehlad N/A Kalkaji
7Taj Pul N/A Kalkaji

Population of Kalkaji Tehsil

The population profile of Kalkaji 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 Kalkaji 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 8,62,861 N/A 8,62,861
Male Population 4,69,323 N/A 4,69,323
Female Population 3,93,538 N/A 3,93,538
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,14,830 N/A 1,14,830
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 60,967 N/A 60,967
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 53,863 N/A 53,863
Literate Population 6,30,289 N/A 6,30,289
Literate Male Population 3,70,205 N/A 3,70,205
Literate Female Population 2,60,084 N/A 2,60,084
Illiterate Population 2,32,572 N/A 2,32,572
Illiterate Male Population 99,118 N/A 99,118
Illiterate Female Population 1,33,454 N/A 1,33,454
Total Households 1,81,954 N/A 1,81,954

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

  • Total population is approximately 8,62,861 people. Includes nearly 4,69,323 males and 3,93,538 females. Urban population is nearly 8,62,861 people.
  • There are around 1,14,830 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 60,967 boys and 53,863 girls.
  • Literate population is about 6,30,289 people. Non-literate population is around 2,32,572 people.
  • There are nearly 1,81,954 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kalkaji 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 1,34,633 N/A 1,34,633
SC Male Population 72,157 N/A 72,157
SC Female Population 62,476 N/A 62,476
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 14,362 / km² N/A 14,362 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kalkaji Tehsil is approximately 1,34,633 people, including 72,157 males and 62,476 females. Nearly 1,34,633 people reside in urban areas.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 14,362 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 14,362 people per sq. km.