North West Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for North West district in Nct Of Delhi.

Total Population
36,56,539
Male
19,60,922
53.6%
Female
16,95,617
46.4%
Sex Ratio
865
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
74.06%
Density
8254
per km²

Administrative Details of North West

North West comprises 52 villages, of which 48 are inhabited and 4 are uninhabited. There are 34 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,36,253, spread across 443 square kilometers.

Villages52(48 inhabited4 uninhabited)
Urban Towns34
Households7,36,253
Total Area443 km²

North West Urban & Rural Population

North West had 34,42,589 people in urban areas (94.1%) and 2,13,950 people in rural areas (5.9%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural2,13,9505.9%
🏙️ Urban34,42,58994.1%
Total36,56,539100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population2,13,950
Urban Population34,42,589

Gender Distribution in North West

The total population comprises 19,60,922 males (53.6%) and 16,95,617 females (46.4%). The sex ratio is 865 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male1,15,68018,45,24219,60,922
👩 Female98,27015,97,34716,95,617
Male Population19,60,922
53.6% of total
Female Population16,95,617
46.4% of total

Literacy Rate in North West

The literacy rate is 74.06%. Male literacy stands at 78.63% while female literacy is 68.76%, indicating a gender gap of 9.87 percentage points. The total literate population is 27,07,855.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)87,04314,54,90915,41,952
Literate (Female)60,28411,05,61911,65,903
Total Literate1,47,32725,60,52827,07,855
Male Literacy Rate78.63%
Female Literacy Rate68.76%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of North West?
According to Census 2011, North West has a total population of 36,56,539. This includes 2,13,950 people in rural areas and 34,42,589 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of North West?
North West has 19,60,922 males (53.6%) and 16,95,617 females (46.4%).
What is the sex ratio of North West?
The sex ratio of North West is 865 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in North West?
North West has an overall literacy rate of 74.06%. The male literacy rate is 78.63% and the female literacy rate is 68.76%.
What is the total area of North West?
North West covers a total area of 443 square kilometers with a population density of 8254 persons per square kilometer.

About North West Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, North West in Nct Of Delhi has a total population of 36,56,539 with a literacy rate of 74.06% and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for North West district including 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 North West, Nct Of Delhi.