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Central Delhi District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Central Delhi, a district of Delhi has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Delhi. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Central Delhi District of Delhi.

In 2011, Central Delhi had population of 582,320 of which male and female were 307,821 and 274,499 respectively. In 2001 census, Central Delhi had a population of 646,385 of which males were 350,831 and remaining 295,554 were females. Central Delhi District population constituted 3.47 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Central Delhi District was at 3.48 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of -9.91 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Central Delhi District recorded increase of -1.55 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Central Delhi Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Central Delhi in 2011 were 85.14 compared to 85.14 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.50 and 82.49 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 82.73 and 76.05 in Central Delhi District. Total literate in Central Delhi District were 442,360 of which male and female were 240,518 and 201,842 respectively. In 2001, Central Delhi District had 450,989 in its district.


Central Delhi Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Central Delhi, it stood at 892 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 842. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 905 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 903 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Central Delhi District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 62.53 % 364,148
Muslims 33.36 % 194,278
Christian 0.61 % 3,527
Sikh 2.24 % 13,038
Buddhist 0.06 % 362
Jain 1.01 % 5,886
Others 0.02 % 107
Not Stated 0.17 % 974

Central Delhi Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Central Delhi district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Central Delhi was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Central Delhi 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 582,320 5.82 Lakhs
2021 533,200 5.33 Lakhs
2022 529,400 5.29 Lakhs
2023 526,200 5.26 Lakhs
2024 523,400 5.23 Lakhs
2025 521,100 5.21 Lakhs
2026 519,200 5.19 Lakhs
2027 517,500 5.18 Lakhs
2028 516,200 5.16 Lakhs
2029 515,000 5.15 Lakhs
2030 514,000 5.14 Lakhs
2031 513,100 5.13 Lakhs

Central Delhi Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 5.82 Lakhs 6.46 Lakhs
Actual Population 582,320 646,385
Male 307,821 350,831
Female 274,499 295,554
Population Growth -9.91% -1.55%
Area Sq. Km 21 23
Density/km2 27,730 28,104
Proportion to Delhi Population 3.47% 3.48%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 892 842
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 905 903
Average Literacy 85.14 79.69
Male Literacy 87.50 82.73
Female Literacy 82.49 76.05
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 62,739 80,480
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 10.77% 12.45%

Central Delhi Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Central Delhi. There were total 62,739 children under age of 0-6 against 80,480 of 2001 census. Of total 62,739 male and female were 32,928 and 29,811 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 905 compared to 903 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.77 percent of Central Delhi District compared to 12.45 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.68 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Central Delhi Houseless Data

In 2011, total 4,425 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Central Delhi district of Delhi. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 8,957. This approx 1.5381577139717% of total population of Central Delhi district.


Central Delhi District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Central Delhi district for 2011 is 27,730 people per sq. km. In 2001, Central Delhi district density was at 28,104 people per sq. km. Central Delhi district administers 21 square kilometers of areas.


Central Delhi District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Central Delhi population for 2011 census, 100.00 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 582,320 people lives in urban areas of which males are 307,821 and females are 274,499. Sex Ratio in urban region of Central Delhi district is 892 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Central Delhi district was 905 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 62,739 of which males and females were 32,928 and 29,811. This child population figure of Central Delhi district is 10.70 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Central Delhi district as per census 2011 is 85.14 % of which males and females are 87.50 % and 82.49 % literates respectively. In actual number 442,360 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 240,518 and 201,842 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 0.00 % population of Central Delhi districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Central Delhi district population living in rural areas is 0 of which males and females are 0 and 0 respectively. In rural areas of Central Delhi district, sex ratio is 0 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Central Delhi district is considered, figure is 0 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 0 in rural areas of which males were 0 and females were 0. The child population comprises 0.00 % of total rural population of Central Delhi district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Central Delhi district is 0.00 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 0.00 and 0.00 percent respectively. In total, 0 people were literate of which males and females were 0 and 0 respectively.

All details regarding Central Delhi District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Central Delhi District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 0.00 % 100.00 %
Total Population 0 582,320
Male Population 0 307,821
Female Population 0 274,499
Sex Ratio 0 892
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 0 905
Child Population (0-6) 0 62,739
Male Child(0-6) 0 32,928
Female Child(0-6) 0 29,811
Child Percentage (0-6) 0.00 % 10.77 %
Male Child Percentage 0.00 % 10.70 %
Female Child Percentage 0.00 % 10.86 %
Literates 0 442,360
Male Literates 0 240,518
Female Literates 0 201,842
Average Literacy 0.00 % 85.14 %
Male Literacy 0.00 % 87.50 %
Female Literacy 0.00 % 82.49 %

City/Metros in Central Delhi District

Urban Agglomerations inside Central Delhi District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Central Delhi District
Cities inside Central Delhi District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Central Delhi District