West Delhi
West Delhi is a district in the Delhi National Capital Territory of India. The total area of West Delhi district is 130 km², which includes 6.86 km² of rural area and 123.14 km² of urban area. There are about 2 villages in West Delhi district.
For administrative convenience, West Delhi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 3 tehsils in West Delhi district. Here is the list of all West Delhi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in West Delhi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patel Nagar | 47 | 12,62,158 |
| 2 | Punjabi Bagh | 73 | 7,99,453 |
| 3 | Rajouri Garden | 10 | 4,81,632 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Punjabi Bagh is the largest tehsil in west delhi district by area, while Patel Nagar is the largest by population. Rajouri Garden is the smallest tehsil in west delhi district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Punjabi Bagh | Patel Nagar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Rajouri Garden | Rajouri Garden |
Population of West Delhi District
The population of West Delhi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of West Delhi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,43,243 | 6,420 | 25,36,823 |
| Total Male Population | 13,56,240 | 3,355 | 13,52,885 |
| Total Female Population | 11,87,003 | 3,065 | 11,83,938 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,88,421 | 931 | 2,87,490 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,54,088 | 521 | 1,53,567 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,333 | 410 | 1,33,923 |
| Literate Population | 19,61,179 | 4,448 | 19,56,731 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,93,933 | 2,563 | 10,91,370 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,67,246 | 1,885 | 8,65,361 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,82,064 | 1,972 | 5,80,092 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,62,307 | 792 | 2,61,515 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,19,757 | 1,180 | 3,18,577 |
| Households | 5,33,221 | 1,170 | 5,32,051 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of West Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of West Delhi district is 25,43,243, including 13,56,240 males and 11,87,003 females. In rural areas, it is 6,420, including 3,355 males and 3,065 females. In urban areas, it is 25,36,823, including 13,52,885 males and 11,83,938 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in West Delhi district is 2,88,421, including 1,54,088 boys and 1,34,333 girls. In rural areas, it is 931, including 521 boys and 410 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,87,490, including 1,53,567 boys and 1,33,923 girls.
- Literate population in West Delhi district is around 19,61,179, including 10,93,933 males and 8,67,246 females. In rural areas, it is 4,448, including 2,563 males and 1,885 females. In urban areas, it is 19,56,731, including 10,91,370 males and 8,65,361 females.
- Illiterate population in West Delhi district is about 5,82,064, including 2,62,307 males and 3,19,757 females. In rural areas, it is 1,972, including 792 males and 1,180 females. In urban areas, it is 5,80,092, including 2,61,515 males and 3,18,577 females.
- There are about 5,33,221 households in West Delhi district, including 1,170 in rural areas and 5,32,051 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West Delhi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,76,472 | 1,263 | 3,75,209 |
| SC Male Population | 2,00,098 | 652 | 1,99,446 |
| SC Female Population | 1,76,374 | 611 | 1,75,763 |
| 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 | 19,563 / km² | 936 / km² | 20,601 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of West Delhi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in West Delhi district is approximately 3,76,472, including 2,00,098 males and 1,76,374 females. In rural areas, it is 1,263, including 652 males and 611 females. In urban areas, it is 3,75,209, including 1,99,446 males and 1,75,763 females.
- Overall population density of West Delhi district is around 19,563 people per km². Rural areas have about 936 people per km². Urban areas have about 20,601 people per km².