East
District in Delhi
East District of Delhi has a total population of 17,09,346 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,07,500 are males while 8,01,846 are females. In 2011 there were total 17,05,816 families residing in urban areas while 3,530 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 0.21% living in rural areas and 99.79% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 89.31%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,09,346
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 89.31%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 884
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 99.8%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of East stands at 884 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at 89.31%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.46% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in East.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,09,346, 5,79,692 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.91% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 95.74% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 4.26% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,55,026
- Marginal Workers
- 24,666
- Non-Workers
- 11,29,654
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,07,500 males (53.1%) and 8,01,846 females (46.9%) out of 17,09,346 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 89.31% out of 13,52,998 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of East district in Delhi?
East district in Delhi has a total population of 17,09,346 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,07,500 males and 8,01,846 females.
What is the literacy rate of East district?
The overall literacy rate of East district is 89.31%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in East district?
The sex ratio in East district is 884 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
Is East district urban or rural?
East district has 99.8% urban population and 0.2% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
What is the workforce participation in East district?
Out of the total population of 17,09,346, 5,79,692 people (33.9%) are engaged in work activities in East district.