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North Delhi District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of North Delhi, a district of Delhi has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Delhi. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in North Delhi District of Delhi.

In 2011, North Delhi had population of 887,978 of which male and female were 475,002 and 412,976 respectively. In 2001 census, North Delhi had a population of 781,525 of which males were 427,882 and remaining 353,643 were females. North Delhi District population constituted 5.29 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for North Delhi District was at 5.27 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 13.62 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, North Delhi District recorded increase of 13.82 percent to its population compared to 1991.


North Delhi Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of North Delhi in 2011 were 86.85 compared to 86.85 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 90.89 and 82.20 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 84.64 and 74.54 in North Delhi District. Total literate in North Delhi District were 681,517 of which male and female were 381,615 and 299,902 respectively. In 2001, North Delhi District had 540,192 in its district.


North Delhi Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in North Delhi, it stood at 869 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 826. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 873 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 886 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


North Delhi District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 81.81 % 726,443
Muslims 13.49 % 119,792
Christian 0.82 % 7,256
Sikh 2.15 % 19,066
Buddhist 0.21 % 1,824
Jain 1.47 % 13,049
Others 0.01 % 81
Not Stated 0.05 % 467

North Delhi Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of North Delhi district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of North Delhi was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future North Delhi 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 887,978 8.88 Lakhs
2021 990,700 9.91 Lakhs
2022 1,000,500 10.01 Lakhs
2023 1,008,900 10.09 Lakhs
2024 1,016,000 10.16 Lakhs
2025 1,022,200 10.22 Lakhs
2026 1,027,400 10.27 Lakhs
2027 1,031,900 10.32 Lakhs
2028 1,035,700 10.36 Lakhs
2029 1,039,000 10.39 Lakhs
2030 1,041,800 10.42 Lakhs
2031 1,044,200 10.44 Lakhs

North Delhi Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 8.88 Lakhs 7.82 Lakhs
Actual Population 887,978 781,525
Male 475,002 427,882
Female 412,976 353,643
Population Growth 13.62% 13.82%
Area Sq. Km 61 59
Density/km2 14,557 13,246
Proportion to Delhi Population 5.29% 5.27%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 869 826
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 873 886
Average Literacy 86.85 80.10
Male Literacy 90.89 84.64
Female Literacy 82.20 74.54
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 103,304 107,113
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 11.63% 13.71%

North Delhi Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including North Delhi. There were total 103,304 children under age of 0-6 against 107,113 of 2001 census. Of total 103,304 male and female were 55,155 and 48,149 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 873 compared to 886 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.63 percent of North Delhi District compared to 13.71 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.08 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


North Delhi Houseless Data

In 2011, total 5,071 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in North Delhi district of Delhi. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 8,104. This approx 0.91263522294471% of total population of North Delhi district.


North Delhi District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of North Delhi district for 2011 is 14,557 people per sq. km. In 2001, North Delhi district density was at 13,246 people per sq. km. North Delhi district administers 61 square kilometers of areas.


North Delhi District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total North Delhi population for 2011 census, 98.00 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 870,232 people lives in urban areas of which males are 465,456 and females are 404,776. Sex Ratio in urban region of North Delhi district is 870 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in North Delhi district was 873 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 100,913 of which males and females were 53,887 and 47,026. This child population figure of North Delhi district is 11.58 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in North Delhi district as per census 2011 is 86.87 % of which males and females are 90.85 % and 82.28 % literates respectively. In actual number 668,277 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 373,915 and 294,362 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 2.00 % population of North Delhi districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total North Delhi district population living in rural areas is 17,746 of which males and females are 9,546 and 8,200 respectively. In rural areas of North Delhi district, sex ratio is 859 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of North Delhi district is considered, figure is 886 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 2,391 in rural areas of which males were 1,268 and females were 1,123. The child population comprises 13.28 % of total rural population of North Delhi district. Literacy rate in rural areas of North Delhi district is 86.23 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 93.02 and 78.28 percent respectively. In total, 13,240 people were literate of which males and females were 7,700 and 5,540 respectively.

All details regarding North Delhi District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of North Delhi District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 2.00 % 98.00 %
Total Population 17,746 870,232
Male Population 9,546 465,456
Female Population 8,200 404,776
Sex Ratio 859 870
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 886 873
Child Population (0-6) 2,391 100,913
Male Child(0-6) 1,268 53,887
Female Child(0-6) 1,123 47,026
Child Percentage (0-6) 13.47 % 11.60 %
Male Child Percentage 13.28 % 11.58 %
Female Child Percentage 13.70 % 11.62 %
Literates 13,240 668,277
Male Literates 7,700 373,915
Female Literates 5,540 294,362
Average Literacy 86.23 % 86.87 %
Male Literacy 93.02 % 90.85 %
Female Literacy 78.28 % 82.28 %

City/Metros in North Delhi District

Urban Agglomerations inside North Delhi District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside North Delhi District
Cities inside North Delhi District Population Male Female
Burari (Census Town) 146,190 78,103 68,087