South
District in Delhi
South District of Delhi has a total population of 27,31,929 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,67,428 are males while 12,64,501 are females. In 2011 there were total 27,19,736 families residing in urban areas while 12,193 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 0.45% living in rural areas and 99.55% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 86.57%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 27,31,929
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 86.57%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 862
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 99.6%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of South stands at 862 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 86.57%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.48% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in South.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 27,31,929, 9,24,393 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.84% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 94.02% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 5.98% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,69,086
- Marginal Workers
- 55,307
- Non-Workers
- 18,07,536
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 14,67,428 males (53.7%) and 12,64,501 females (46.3%) out of 27,31,929 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 86.57% out of 20,78,402 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of South district in Delhi?
South district in Delhi has a total population of 27,31,929 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,67,428 males and 12,64,501 females.
What is the literacy rate of South district?
The overall literacy rate of South district is 86.57%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in South district?
The sex ratio in South district is 862 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
Is South district urban or rural?
South district has 99.6% urban population and 0.4% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
What is the workforce participation in South district?
Out of the total population of 27,31,929, 9,24,393 people (33.8%) are engaged in work activities in South district.