Punjabi Bagh
Punjabi Bagh is a Town and Tehsil in 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 Punjabi Bagh Block (CD) is 00450. The total area of Punjabi Bagh Tehsil is 73 km², which includes 6.86 km² of rural area and 65.77 km² of urban area. Punjabi Bagh has a sex ratio of approximately 873 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Punjabi Bagh Tehsil
Punjabi Bagh Tehsil has a total of 11 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 Punjabi Bagh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakkar Wala | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 2 | Bapraula | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 3 | Jaffar Pur Alias Hiran Kudna | N/A | Dmc(u) (7 km) |
| 4 | Mundka | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 5 | Nangloi Jat | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 6 | Neel Wal | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 7 | Nilothi | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 8 | Quammruddin Nagar | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 9 | Shafi Pur Ranhola | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 10 | Tikri Kalan | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
| 11 | Tilang Pur Kotla | N/A | Punjabi Bagh |
Population of Punjabi Bagh Tehsil
The population profile of Punjabi Bagh 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 Punjabi Bagh 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 | 7,99,453 | 6,420 | 7,93,033 |
| Male Population | 4,26,618 | 3,355 | 4,23,263 |
| Female Population | 3,72,835 | 3,065 | 3,69,770 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 98,558 | 931 | 97,627 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,796 | 521 | 52,275 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 45,762 | 410 | 45,352 |
| Literate Population | 5,96,550 | 4,448 | 5,92,102 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,37,041 | 2,563 | 3,34,478 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,59,509 | 1,885 | 2,57,624 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,02,903 | 1,972 | 2,00,931 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 89,577 | 792 | 88,785 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,13,326 | 1,180 | 1,12,146 |
| Total Households | 1,62,007 | 1,170 | 1,60,837 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Punjabi Bagh Tehsil is around 7,99,453 people. This includes 4,26,618 males and 3,72,835 females. Rural population is about 6,420 (3,355 males and 3,065 females), while urban population is nearly 7,93,033 (4,23,263 males and 3,69,770 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 98,558 of the population, with 52,796 boys and 45,762 girls. Rural areas have 931 children, and urban areas have about 97,627 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,96,550 literate people in Punjabi Bagh Tehsil, including 3,37,041 literate males and 2,59,509 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,448 individuals and urban literacy covers around 5,92,102 people.
- About 2,02,903 people in Punjabi Bagh Tehsil are not literate, including 89,577 males and 1,13,326 females. Rural areas include 1,972 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,00,931 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,62,007 households, with 1,170 in villages and 1,60,837 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Punjabi Bagh 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 | 1,63,698 | 1,263 | 1,62,435 |
| SC Male Population | 86,233 | 652 | 85,581 |
| SC Female Population | 77,465 | 611 | 76,854 |
| 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 | 11,006 / km² | 936 / km² | 12,057 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Punjabi Bagh Tehsil is approximately 1,63,698 people, including 86,233 males and 77,465 females. Around 1,263 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,62,435 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 11,006 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 936 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 12,057 people per sq. km.