Nct Of Delhi Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Nct Of Delhi.

Total Population
1,67,87,941
Male
89,87,326
53.5%
Female
78,00,615
46.5%
Sex Ratio
868
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
75.87%
Density
11320
per km²

Administrative Details of Nct Of Delhi

Nct Of Delhi comprises 112 villages, of which 103 are inhabited and 9 are uninhabited. There are 113 urban towns in Nct Of Delhi. The total number of households stands at 34,35,999, spread across 1,483 square kilometers.

Villages112(103 inhabited9 uninhabited)
Urban Towns113
Households34,35,999
Total Area1,483 km²

Nct Of Delhi Urban & Rural Population

According to Census data, Nct Of Delhi had 1,63,68,899 people in urban areas (97.5%) and 4,19,042 people in rural areas (2.5%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural4,19,0422.5%
🏙️ Urban1,63,68,89997.5%
Total1,67,87,941100%

Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.

Rural Population4,19,042
Urban Population1,63,68,899

Gender Distribution in Nct Of Delhi

The total population of Nct Of Delhi comprises 89,87,326 males (53.5%) and 78,00,615 females (46.5%). The sex ratio in Nct Of Delhi is 868 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male2,26,32187,61,00589,87,326
👩 Female1,92,72176,07,89478,00,615

Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.

Male Population89,87,326
53.5% of total
Female Population78,00,615
46.5% of total

Literacy Rate in Nct Of Delhi

The literacy rate in Nct Of Delhi is 75.87% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 80.06% while female literacy is 71.06%, indicating a gender gap of 9.00 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,27,37,767.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)1,74,32770,20,52971,94,856
Literate (Female)1,22,27354,20,63855,42,911
Total Literate2,96,6001,24,41,1671,27,37,767

Literacy rates by gender.

Male Literacy Rate80.06%
Female Literacy Rate71.06%

Nct Of Delhi District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data

Nct Of Delhi has 9 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1North West36,56,53974.06%865443
2South27,31,92976.08%862247
3West25,43,24377.11%875130
4South West22,92,95877.96%840421
5North East22,41,62471.89%88662
6East17,09,34679.15%88463
7North8,87,97876.75%86961
8Central5,82,32075.97%89221
9New Delhi1,42,00480.41%82235

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Nct Of Delhi has a population of 1,67,87,941. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Nct Of Delhi

Complete list of all 9 districts in Nct Of Delhi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Nct Of Delhi?
According to Census 2011, Nct Of Delhi has a total population of 1,67,87,941. This includes 4,19,042 people in rural areas and 1,63,68,899 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Nct Of Delhi?
Nct Of Delhi has 89,87,326 males (53.5%) and 78,00,615 females (46.5%).
What is the sex ratio of Nct Of Delhi?
The sex ratio of Nct Of Delhi is 868 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 868 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Nct Of Delhi?
Nct Of Delhi has an overall literacy rate of 75.87%. The male literacy rate is 80.06% and the female literacy rate is 71.06%. Total literate population is 1,27,37,767.
What is the total area of Nct Of Delhi?
Nct Of Delhi covers a total area of 1,483 square kilometers with a population density of 11320 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Nct Of Delhi?
Nct Of Delhi comprises 9 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Nct Of Delhi?
Nct Of Delhi has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 28,12,309 (16.75% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 0 (0% of total).

About Nct Of Delhi Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Nct Of Delhi has a total population of 1,67,87,941 with a literacy rate of 75.87% and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1000 males.

Nct Of Delhi comprises 9 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Nct Of Delhi including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Nct Of Delhi.