West Delhi District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of West 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 West Delhi District of Delhi.
In 2011, West Delhi had population of 2,543,243 of which male and female were 1,356,240 and 1,187,003 respectively. In 2001 census, West Delhi had a population of 2,128,908 of which males
were 1,163,084 and remaining 965,824 were females. West Delhi District population
constituted 15.15 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for West Delhi District was at 15.11
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 19.46 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, West Delhi District recorded increase
of 48.56 percent to its population compared to 1991.
West Delhi Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of West Delhi in 2011 were 86.98 compared to 86.98 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 91.00 and 82.39 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 87.85 and 77.99 in West Delhi District. Total literate in West Delhi District were 1,961,179 of which male and female were 1,093,933 and 867,246 respectively. In 2001, West Delhi District had 1,533,738 in its district.
West Delhi Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in West Delhi, it stood at 875 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 830. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 872 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 859 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
West Delhi District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.07 % | 2,087,294 |
| Muslims | 5.89 % | 149,807 |
| Christian | 0.72 % | 18,337 |
| Sikh | 10.69 % | 271,752 |
| Buddhist | 0.08 % | 1,993 |
| Jain | 0.45 % | 11,322 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 273 |
| Not Stated | 0.10 % | 2,465 |
West Delhi Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of West Delhi district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of West Delhi was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future West Delhi 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,543,243 | 25.43 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 2,960,000 | 29.64 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,000,000 | 30.06 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,040,000 | 30.42 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,070,000 | 30.72 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 3,090,000 | 30.99 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 3,120,000 | 31.22 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 3,140,000 | 31.41 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 3,150,000 | 31.58 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 3,170,000 | 31.72 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 3,180,000 | 31.84 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 3,190,000 | 31.95 Lakhs |
West Delhi Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25.43 Lakhs | 21.29 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,543,243 | 2,128,908 |
| Male | 1,356,240 | 1,163,084 |
| Female | 1,187,003 | 965,824 |
| Population Growth | 19.46% | 48.56% |
| Area Sq. Km | 130 | 131 |
| Density/km2 | 19,563 | 16,251 |
| Proportion to Delhi Population | 15.15% | 15.11% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 875 | 830 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 872 | 859 |
| Average Literacy | 86.98 | 83.39 |
| Male Literacy | 91.00 | 87.85 |
| Female Literacy | 82.39 | 77.99 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 288,421 | 289,668 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.34% | 13.61% |
West Delhi Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including West Delhi. There were total 288,421 children under age of 0-6 against 289,668 of 2001 census. Of total 288,421 male and female were 154,088 and 134,333 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 872 compared to 859 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.34 percent of West Delhi District compared to 13.61 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.27 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
West Delhi Houseless Data
In 2011, total 2,111 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in West Delhi district of Delhi. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 5,160. This approx 0.20289056138167% of total population of West Delhi district.
West Delhi District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of West Delhi district for 2011 is 19,563 people per sq. km. In 2001, West Delhi district density was at 16,251 people per sq. km. West Delhi district administers 130 square kilometers of areas.
West Delhi District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total West Delhi population for 2011 census, 99.75 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,536,823 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,352,885 and females are 1,183,938.
Sex Ratio in urban region of West Delhi district is 875 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in West Delhi district was 872 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 287,490 of which males and females were 153,567 and 133,923. This child population figure of West Delhi district is 11.35 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in West Delhi district as per census 2011 is 86.99 % of which males and females are 91.00 % and 82.41 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,956,731 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 1,091,370 and 865,361 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 0.25 % population of West Delhi districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total West Delhi district population living in rural areas is 6,420 of which males and females are 3,355 and 3,065 respectively.
In rural areas of West Delhi district, sex ratio is 914 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of West Delhi district is considered, figure is 787 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 931 in rural areas of which males were 521 and females were 410. The child population comprises 15.53 % of total rural population of West Delhi district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of West Delhi district is 81.03 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 90.44 and 71.00 percent respectively.
In total, 4,448 people were literate of which males and females were 2,563 and 1,885 respectively.
All details regarding West Delhi District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of West Delhi District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 0.25 % | 99.75 % |
| Total Population | 6,420 | 2,536,823 |
| Male Population | 3,355 | 1,352,885 |
| Female Population | 3,065 | 1,183,938 |
| Sex Ratio | 914 | 875 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 787 | 872 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 931 | 287,490 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 521 | 153,567 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 410 | 133,923 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 14.50 % | 11.33 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 15.53 % | 11.35 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 13.38 % | 11.31 % |
| Literates | 4,448 | 1,956,731 |
| Male Literates | 2,563 | 1,091,370 |
| Female Literates | 1,885 | 865,361 |
| Average Literacy | 81.03 % | 86.99 % |
| Male Literacy | 90.44 % | 91.00 % |
| Female Literacy | 71.00 % | 82.41 % |
City/Metros in West Delhi District
| Urban Agglomerations inside West Delhi District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Delhi District | |||
| Cities inside West Delhi District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nangloi Jat (Census Town) | 205,596 | 110,056 | 95,540 |
| Hastsal (Census Town) | 176,877 | 94,833 | 82,044 |