Delhi
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
1.5 Crore
1.2% of India
Districts
12
Area
1,438 km²
Literacy Rate
75.7%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
873
National: 943
Delhi is India's 19th most populous state with a population of 1.5 Crore spread across 12 districts covering 1,438 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 75.7%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
10,414 /km²
▲
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
873
▼
943
Literacy Rate
75.7%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
16.7%
▲
16.6%
ST Population
0.0%
▼
8.7%
Worker Participation
32.9%
▼
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
30.7%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
11.7%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
22.1%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
69.2%
▲
65.2%
Women Anaemia
49.5%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
77.1%
▼
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
91.6%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
81.1%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
98.9%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
25.2%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
99.4%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
99.9%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
9.6%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
3.4%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.4%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
112.7 per 1k pop
▲
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
97.6k
▲
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
27.3%
▲
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
20058 per lakh
▲
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.5%
▲
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.72
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
8.3 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
1.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
137.1 per lakh
▲
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
24.9 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Shahdara
30.2%
2. East
29.9%
3. Central
25.5%
4. North East
22.8%
5. North
21.8%
Lowest
1. South
20.4%
2. West
19.0%
3. South West
18.9%
4. North West
17.4%
5. South East
16.8%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. West
100.0%
2. New Delhi
100.0%
3. North East
100.0%
4. South East
100.0%
5. South West
99.9%
Lowest
1. Shahdara
99.9%
2. Central
99.8%
3. North West
99.8%
4. South
99.7%
5. East
99.5%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. New Delhi
540.1
2. Central
131.6
3. South
98.2
4. North West
88.4
5. South West
83.4
Lowest
1. West
60.1
2. North East
57.9
3. North
51.5
4. South East
30.8
5. Shahdara
20.5
All Districts
12 of 12
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West | 25,43,243 | 77.1% | 875 | 19,992 |
| North West | 22,50,816 | 75.4% | 872 | 15,103 |
| South East | 15,00,636 | 75.9% | 855 | 15,292 |
| East | 14,61,440 | 79.0% | 882 | 47,900 |
| North | 14,05,723 | 71.9% | 853 | 4,982 |
| North East | 13,78,779 | 71.1% | 881 | 40,303 |
| South West | 13,65,152 | 77.6% | 872 | 4,979 |
| South | 12,31,293 | 76.3% | 870 | 7,988 |
| Shahdara | 11,10,751 | 74.8% | 895 | 33,366 |
| Central | 5,82,320 | 76.0% | 892 | 7,365 |
| New Delhi | 1,42,004 | 80.4% | 822 | 937 |
| Nazul | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
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Launch Map →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?
New Delhi has the highest literacy rate in Delhi at 80.4%, compared to the state average of 75.7%.
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
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)