Najafgarh Tehsil - South West, Delhi
Najafgarh is an administrative tehsil in the South West district of Delhi, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Najafgarh is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Palam Vihar Halt, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 11.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 262 km², including 153.66 km² rural area and 108.22 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 871 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Najafgarh Tehsil
Najafgarh Tehsil has a total of 26 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badhosra | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Baqar Garh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Dhansa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Dichaon Kalan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Ghalib Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Isa Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Jaffar Pur Kalan (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Jharoda Kalan (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Jhuljhuli | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Kair (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kharkhari Nahar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Khera (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Khera Dabar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Malik Pur Zer-Najafgarh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Mitraon (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Mundhela Kalan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Mundhela Khurd | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Qazi Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Qutab Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Roshan Pura Alias Dichaon Khurd (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Samas Pur Khalsa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Sarang Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Sher Pur Deri | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 24 | Surakh Pur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Surera | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 26 | Ujwa (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Najafgarh Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Najafgarh Tehsil has a total population of 13,65,152 people, consisting of 7,29,396 males and 6,35,756 females. There are 2,78,874 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 5,213 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,65,152 | 1,43,676 | 12,21,476 |
| Male Population | 7,29,396 | 77,342 | 6,52,054 |
| Female Population | 6,35,756 | 66,334 | 5,69,422 |
| Total Households | 2,78,874 | 27,322 | 2,51,552 |
| Population Density | 5,213 / km² | 935 / km² | 11,287 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 10,59,714 literate people and 1,66,805 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,71,602 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) | 1,66,805 | 18,901 | 1,47,904 |
| Literate Population | 10,59,714 | 1,05,998 | 9,53,716 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,05,438 | 37,678 | 2,67,760 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,71,602 | 24,619 | 1,46,983 |
| 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.