South West
District in Delhi
As of 2026 estimates, South West population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of 88.28% and a sex ratio of 840.
South West District of Delhi has a total population of 22,92,958 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,46,046 are males while 10,46,912 are females. In 2011 there were total 21,49,282 families residing in urban areas while 1,43,676 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 6.27% living in rural areas and 93.73% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 88.28%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 22,92,958
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 88.28%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 840
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 93.7%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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What is the demographics & social profile of South West?
The text sex ratio of South West stands at 840 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 88.28%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.89% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in South West.
What is the workforce statistics of South West?
Out of the total population of 22,92,958, 7,95,352 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.69% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 94.30% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 5.70% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,49,995
- Marginal Workers
- 45,357
- Non-Workers
- 14,97,606
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of South West?
Population breakdown: 12,46,046 males (54.3%) and 10,46,912 females (45.7%) out of 22,92,958 total population.
What is the literacy rate of South West?
Literacy rate for District is 88.28% out of 17,87,689 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of South West district in Delhi?
South West district in Delhi has a total population of 22,92,958 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,46,046 males and 10,46,912 females.
What is the literacy rate of South West district?
The overall literacy rate of South West district is 88.28%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in South West district?
The sex ratio in South West district is 840 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
Is South West district urban or rural?
South West district has 93.7% urban population and 6.3% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
What is the workforce participation in South West district?
Out of the total population of 22,92,958, 7,95,352 people (34.7%) are engaged in work activities in South West district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.