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South Delhi District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of South 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 South Delhi District of Delhi.

In 2011, South Delhi had population of 2,731,929 of which male and female were 1,467,428 and 1,264,501 respectively. In 2001 census, South Delhi had a population of 2,267,023 of which males were 1,260,025 and remaining 1,006,998 were females. South Delhi District population constituted 16.27 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for South Delhi District was at 16.32 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 20.51 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, South Delhi District recorded increase of 50.95 percent to its population compared to 1991.


South Delhi Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of South Delhi in 2011 were 86.57 compared to 86.57 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 91.73 and 80.55 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 88.26 and 73.94 in South Delhi District. Total literate in South Delhi District were 2,078,402 of which male and female were 1,185,036 and 893,366 respectively. In 2001, South Delhi District had 1,583,540 in its district.


South Delhi Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in South Delhi, it stood at 862 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 799. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 888 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


South Delhi District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 78.91 % 2,155,759
Muslims 16.32 % 445,914
Christian 1.53 % 41,880
Sikh 2.54 % 69,520
Buddhist 0.14 % 3,862
Jain 0.40 % 11,020
Others 0.02 % 645
Not Stated 0.12 % 3,329

South Delhi Population 2023 - 2024

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

Year Projected Population
2011 2,731,929 27.32 Lakhs
2021 3,200,000 32.08 Lakhs
2022 3,250,000 32.56 Lakhs
2023 3,290,000 32.97 Lakhs
2024 3,330,000 33.32 Lakhs
2025 3,360,000 33.62 Lakhs
2026 3,380,000 33.88 Lakhs
2027 3,410,000 34.11 Lakhs
2028 3,420,000 34.30 Lakhs
2029 3,440,000 34.46 Lakhs
2030 3,450,000 34.60 Lakhs
2031 3,470,000 34.72 Lakhs

South Delhi Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 27.32 Lakhs 22.67 Lakhs
Actual Population 2,731,929 2,267,023
Male 1,467,428 1,260,025
Female 1,264,501 1,006,998
Population Growth 20.51% 50.95%
Area Sq. Km 247 249
Density/km2 11,060 9,105
Proportion to Delhi Population 16.27% 16.32%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 862 799
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 885 888
Average Literacy 86.57 81.96
Male Literacy 91.73 88.26
Female Literacy 80.55 73.94
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 331,043 334,941
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.12% 14.77%

South Delhi Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including South Delhi. There were total 331,043 children under age of 0-6 against 334,941 of 2001 census. Of total 331,043 male and female were 175,592 and 155,451 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 885 compared to 888 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.12 percent of South Delhi District compared to 14.77 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.65 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


South Delhi Houseless Data

In 2011, total 4,204 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in South Delhi district of Delhi. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 8,505. This approx 0.31131848594894% of total population of South Delhi district.


South Delhi District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of South Delhi district for 2011 is 11,060 people per sq. km. In 2001, South Delhi district density was at 9,105 people per sq. km. South Delhi district administers 247 square kilometers of areas.


South Delhi District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total South Delhi population for 2011 census, 99.55 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,719,736 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,460,609 and females are 1,259,127. Sex Ratio in urban region of South Delhi district is 862 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in South Delhi district was 885 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 329,246 of which males and females were 174,660 and 154,586. This child population figure of South Delhi district is 11.96 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in South Delhi district as per census 2011 is 86.60 % of which males and females are 91.76 % and 80.60 % literates respectively. In actual number 2,070,266 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 1,180,000 and 890,266 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 0.45 % population of South Delhi districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total South Delhi district population living in rural areas is 12,193 of which males and females are 6,819 and 5,374 respectively. In rural areas of South Delhi district, sex ratio is 788 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of South Delhi district is considered, figure is 928 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 1,797 in rural areas of which males were 932 and females were 865. The child population comprises 13.67 % of total rural population of South Delhi district. Literacy rate in rural areas of South Delhi district is 78.26 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 85.54 and 68.75 percent respectively. In total, 8,136 people were literate of which males and females were 5,036 and 3,100 respectively.

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Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 0.45 % 99.55 %
Total Population 12,193 2,719,736
Male Population 6,819 1,460,609
Female Population 5,374 1,259,127
Sex Ratio 788 862
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 928 885
Child Population (0-6) 1,797 329,246
Male Child(0-6) 932 174,660
Female Child(0-6) 865 154,586
Child Percentage (0-6) 14.74 % 12.11 %
Male Child Percentage 13.67 % 11.96 %
Female Child Percentage 16.10 % 12.28 %
Literates 8,136 2,070,266
Male Literates 5,036 1,180,000
Female Literates 3,100 890,266
Average Literacy 78.26 % 86.60 %
Male Literacy 85.54 % 91.76 %
Female Literacy 68.75 % 80.60 %

City/Metros in South Delhi District

Urban Agglomerations inside South Delhi District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside South Delhi District
Cities inside South Delhi District Population Male Female
Deoli (Census Town) 169,122 90,914 78,208