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 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 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
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.