Delhi
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 1.5 Crore
- 1.2% of India
- Districts
- 12
- Avg 12.5 Lakh each
- Area
- 1,438 km²
- 10,414 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 86.1%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 873
- India: 943
- Rank
- 19th
- of 36 by population
Delhi is India's 19th most populous state with a population of 1.5 Crore spread across 12 districts covering 1,438sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 86.1%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Delhi · district average 57.5%, 34th of 36 states
All 11 on the map →MSME Density in Delhi · district average 112.7 per 1,000 people, 3rd of 36 states
Women Literacy in Delhi · district average 83.8%, 12th of 36 states
All 11 on the map →Health Insurance in Delhi · district average 25.2%, 25th of 36 states
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West | 25,43,243 | 87.0% | 875 | 19,992 |
| North West | 22,50,816 | 85.7% | 872 | 15,103 |
| South East | 15,00,636 | 86.3% | 855 | 15,292 |
| East | 14,61,440 | 89.3% | 882 | 47,900 |
| North | 14,05,723 | 82.5% | 853 | 4,982 |
| North East | 13,78,779 | 82.6% | 881 | 40,303 |
| South West | 13,65,152 | 88.4% | 872 | 4,979 |
| South | 12,31,293 | 86.9% | 870 | 7,988 |
| Shahdara | 11,10,751 | 85.1% | 895 | 33,366 |
| Central | 5,82,320 | 85.1% | 892 | 7,365 |
| New Delhi | 1,42,004 | 88.3% | 822 | 937 |
| Nazul | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Delhi?
Delhi has a population of 1.5 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 19th most populous state. The population is spread across 12 districts.
How many districts are in Delhi?
Delhi has 12 districts covering a total area of 1,438 sq km.
Which district in Delhi has the highest literacy rate?
East has the highest literacy rate in Delhi at 89.3%, compared to the state average of 86.1%.
What is Delhi's sex ratio?
Delhi has a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.