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, the sub-district code of Delhi Cantonment Block (CD) is 00452. The total area of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 68 km². Delhi Cantonment has a sex ratio of approximately 782 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Moradabad 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,86,140 people. Includes nearly 1,60,494 males and 1,25,646 females. Urban population is nearly 2,86,140 people.
- There are around 31,252 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 16,874 boys and 14,378 girls.
- Literate population is about 2,23,321 people. Non-literate population is around 62,819 people.
- There are nearly 63,974 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Delhi Cantonment 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is approximately 53,894 people, including 29,216 males and 24,678 females. Nearly 53,894 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,235 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 4,235 people per sq. km.