North West
District in Delhi
North West District of Delhi has a total population of 36,56,539 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,60,922 are males while 16,95,617 are females. In 2011 there were total 34,42,589 families residing in urban areas while 2,13,950 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 5.85% living in rural areas and 94.15% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 84.45%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 36,56,539
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 84.45%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 865
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 94.1%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of North West stands at 865 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 84.45%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.07% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in North West.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 36,56,539, 11,88,545 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.50% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 95.51% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 4.49% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 11,35,126
- Marginal Workers
- 53,419
- Non-Workers
- 24,67,994
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 19,60,922 males (53.6%) and 16,95,617 females (46.4%) out of 36,56,539 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 84.45% out of 27,07,855 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of North West district in Delhi?
North West district in Delhi has a total population of 36,56,539 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,60,922 males and 16,95,617 females.
What is the literacy rate of North West district?
The overall literacy rate of North West district is 84.45%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in North West district?
The sex ratio in North West district is 865 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
Is North West district urban or rural?
North West district has 94.1% urban population and 5.9% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
What is the workforce participation in North West district?
Out of the total population of 36,56,539, 11,88,545 people (32.5%) are engaged in work activities in North West district.