Delhi Cantonment

Delhi Cantonment is a Town and Tehsil in South West 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 Delhi Cantonment Block (CD) is 00452. Total area of delhi cantonment tehsil is 68 km². Delhi Cantonment tehsil has a population of 2,86,140 peoples. Delhi Cantonment tehsil has a population density of 4235 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 63,974 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 78.05% population of delhi cantonment tehsil is literate, out of which 82.11% males and 72.86% females are literate.

List of Villages in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil

Delhi Cantonment 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 Delhi Cantonment Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Moradabad Pahari N/A Delhi Cantonment

Population of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil

The population profile of Delhi Cantonment 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 Delhi Cantonment's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 2,86,140 N/A 2,86,140
Male Population 1,60,494 N/A 1,60,494
Female Population 1,25,646 N/A 1,25,646
Child Population (Age 0–6) 31,252 N/A 31,252
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,874 N/A 16,874
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,378 N/A 14,378
Literate Population 2,23,321 N/A 2,23,321
Literate Male Population 1,31,775 N/A 1,31,775
Literate Female Population 91,546 N/A 91,546
Illiterate Population 62,819 N/A 62,819
Illiterate Male Population 28,719 N/A 28,719
Illiterate Female Population 34,100 N/A 34,100
Total Households 63,974 N/A 63,974

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 53,894 N/A 53,894
SC Male Population 29,216 N/A 29,216
SC Female Population 24,678 N/A 24,678
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 4,235 / km² N/A 4,235 / km²