Central
District in Delhi
Central is a district in Delhi with a population of 5.8 Lakh spread across 79 sq km. Its literacy rate of 76.0% is above the state average of 75.7% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 873.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 57.1% | 59.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 27.8% | 26.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 97.5% | 97.1% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 905.339 | 875.491 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 1 | 2.6 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 48.7% | 60.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | — | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 6.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 11 | 50.8 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Central district?
Central has a population of 5.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 7,365 people per sq km across 79 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Central?
Central has a literacy rate of 76.0%, which is above the Delhi average of 75.7% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Central compare to Delhi?
Central has a sex ratio of 892 (above state average of 873) and a literacy rate of 76.0% (above state average of 75.7%).
What data sources are used for Central?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.