South West District, Delhi
South West District is an administrative district in the national capital territory of Delhi, India. It is situated about 20 km from New Delhi, the capital of the Union Territory. The district headquarters is located at Vasant Vihar. Hindi and Punjabi are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 421 km², including 153.66 km² of rural area and 267.34 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in South West District
South West District is divided into 3 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 51 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
Population of South West District
As per the Census 2011, South West District has a total population of 22,92,958 people, consisting of 12,46,046 males and 10,46,912 females. There are 4,94,439 households in the district with an average population density of 5,446 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,92,958 | 1,43,676 | 21,49,282 |
| Male Population | 12,46,046 | 77,342 | 11,68,704 |
| Female Population | 10,46,912 | 66,334 | 9,80,578 |
| Total Households | 4,94,439 | 27,322 | 4,67,117 |
| Population Density | 5,446 / km² | 935 / km² | 8,040 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 17,87,689 literate people and 2,67,989 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,18,408 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,67,989 | 18,901 | 2,49,088 |
| Literate Population | 17,87,689 | 1,05,998 | 16,81,691 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,05,269 | 37,678 | 4,67,591 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,18,408 | 24,619 | 2,93,789 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.