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North West Delhi District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of North West 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 North West Delhi District of Delhi.

In 2011, North West Delhi had population of 3,656,539 of which male and female were 1,960,922 and 1,695,617 respectively. In 2001 census, North West Delhi had a population of 2,860,869 of which males were 1,571,689 and remaining 1,289,180 were females. North West Delhi District population constituted 21.78 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for North West Delhi District was at 21.79 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 27.81 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, North West Delhi District recorded increase of 60.91 percent to its population compared to 1991.


North West Delhi Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of North West Delhi in 2011 were 84.45 compared to 84.45 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 89.66 and 78.41 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 86.67 and 73.08 in North West Delhi District. Total literate in North West Delhi District were 2,707,855 of which male and female were 1,541,952 and 1,165,903 respectively. In 2001, North West Delhi District had 1,957,902 in its district.


North West Delhi Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in North West Delhi, it stood at 865 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 820. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 857 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


North West Delhi District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 87.82 % 3,211,042
Muslims 7.97 % 291,330
Christian 0.39 % 14,100
Sikh 2.52 % 92,129
Buddhist 0.06 % 2,281
Jain 1.19 % 43,460
Others 0.01 % 345
Not Stated 0.05 % 1,852

North West Delhi Population 2024

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

Year Projected Population
2011 3,656,539 36.57 Lakhs
2021 4,520,000 45.21 Lakhs
2022 4,610,000 46.12 Lakhs
2023 4,690,000 46.91 Lakhs
2024 4,750,000 47.59 Lakhs
2025 4,810,000 48.17 Lakhs
2026 4,860,000 48.68 Lakhs
2027 4,910,000 49.11 Lakhs
2028 4,940,000 49.49 Lakhs
2029 4,980,000 49.80 Lakhs
2030 5,000,000 50.08 Lakhs
2031 5,030,000 50.31 Lakhs

North West Delhi Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 36.57 Lakhs 28.61 Lakhs
Actual Population 3,656,539 2,860,869
Male 1,960,922 1,571,689
Female 1,695,617 1,289,180
Population Growth 27.81% 60.91%
Area Sq. Km 443 443
Density/km2 8,254 6,458
Proportion to Delhi Population 21.78% 21.79%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 865 820
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 865 857
Average Literacy 84.45 80.57
Male Literacy 89.66 86.67
Female Literacy 78.41 73.08
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 449,894 430,805
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.30% 15.06%

North West Delhi Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including North West Delhi. There were total 449,894 children under age of 0-6 against 430,805 of 2001 census. Of total 449,894 male and female were 241,169 and 208,725 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 865 compared to 857 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.30 percent of North West Delhi District compared to 15.06 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.76 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


North West Delhi Houseless Data

In 2011, total 2,705 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in North West Delhi district of Delhi. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 4,903. This approx 0.13408854657369% of total population of North West Delhi district.


North West Delhi District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of North West Delhi district for 2011 is 8,254 people per sq. km. In 2001, North West Delhi district density was at 6,458 people per sq. km. North West Delhi district administers 443 square kilometers of areas.


North West Delhi District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total North West Delhi population for 2011 census, 94.15 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 3,442,589 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,845,242 and females are 1,597,347. Sex Ratio in urban region of North West Delhi district is 866 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in North West Delhi district was 869 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 420,958 of which males and females were 225,275 and 195,683. This child population figure of North West Delhi district is 12.21 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in North West Delhi district as per census 2011 is 84.74 % of which males and females are 89.81 % and 78.88 % literates respectively. In actual number 2,560,528 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 1,454,909 and 1,105,619 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 5.85 % population of North West Delhi districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total North West Delhi district population living in rural areas is 213,950 of which males and females are 115,680 and 98,270 respectively. In rural areas of North West Delhi district, sex ratio is 849 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of North West Delhi district is considered, figure is 821 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 28,936 in rural areas of which males were 15,894 and females were 13,042. The child population comprises 13.74 % of total rural population of North West Delhi district. Literacy rate in rural areas of North West Delhi district is 79.63 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 87.23 and 70.73 percent respectively. In total, 147,327 people were literate of which males and females were 87,043 and 60,284 respectively.

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Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 5.85 % 94.15 %
Total Population 213,950 3,442,589
Male Population 115,680 1,845,242
Female Population 98,270 1,597,347
Sex Ratio 849 866
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 821 869
Child Population (0-6) 28,936 420,958
Male Child(0-6) 15,894 225,275
Female Child(0-6) 13,042 195,683
Child Percentage (0-6) 13.52 % 12.23 %
Male Child Percentage 13.74 % 12.21 %
Female Child Percentage 13.27 % 12.25 %
Literates 147,327 2,560,528
Male Literates 87,043 1,454,909
Female Literates 60,284 1,105,619
Average Literacy 79.63 % 84.74 %
Male Literacy 87.23 % 89.81 %
Female Literacy 70.73 % 78.88 %

City/Metros in North West Delhi District

Urban Agglomerations inside North West Delhi District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside North West Delhi District
Cities inside North West Delhi District Population Male Female
Kirari Suleman Nagar (Census Town) 283,211 152,348 130,863
Bhalswa Jahangir Pur (Census Town) 197,148 106,388 90,760
Sultan Pur Majra (Census Town) 181,554 95,687 85,867