South Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for South district in Nct Of Delhi.

Total Population
27,31,929
Male
14,67,428
53.7%
Female
12,64,501
46.3%
Sex Ratio
862
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
76.08%
Density
11060
per km²

Administrative Details of South

South comprises 3 villages, of which 3 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 23 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,74,133, spread across 247 square kilometers.

Villages3(3 inhabited0 uninhabited)
Urban Towns23
Households5,74,133
Total Area247 km²

South Urban & Rural Population

South had 27,19,736 people in urban areas (99.6%) and 12,193 people in rural areas (0.4%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural12,1930.4%
🏙️ Urban27,19,73699.6%
Total27,31,929100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population12,193
Urban Population27,19,736

Gender Distribution in South

The total population comprises 14,67,428 males (53.7%) and 12,64,501 females (46.3%). The sex ratio is 862 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male6,81914,60,60914,67,428
👩 Female5,37412,59,12712,64,501
Male Population14,67,428
53.7% of total
Female Population12,64,501
46.3% of total

Literacy Rate in South

The literacy rate is 76.08%. Male literacy stands at 80.76% while female literacy is 70.65%, indicating a gender gap of 10.11 percentage points. The total literate population is 20,78,402.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)5,03611,80,00011,85,036
Literate (Female)3,1008,90,2668,93,366
Total Literate8,13620,70,26620,78,402
Male Literacy Rate80.76%
Female Literacy Rate70.65%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of South?
According to Census 2011, South has a total population of 27,31,929. This includes 12,193 people in rural areas and 27,19,736 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of South?
South has 14,67,428 males (53.7%) and 12,64,501 females (46.3%).
What is the sex ratio of South?
The sex ratio of South is 862 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in South?
South has an overall literacy rate of 76.08%. The male literacy rate is 80.76% and the female literacy rate is 70.65%.
What is the total area of South?
South covers a total area of 247 square kilometers with a population density of 11060 persons per square kilometer.

About South Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, South in Nct Of Delhi has a total population of 27,31,929 with a literacy rate of 76.08% and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for South 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 South, Nct Of Delhi.