West
District in Delhi
West District of Delhi has a total population of 25,43,243 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,56,240 are males while 11,87,003 are females. In 2011 there were total 25,36,823 families residing in urban areas while 6,420 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 0.25% living in rural areas and 99.75% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 86.98%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 25,43,243
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 86.98%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 875
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 99.7%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of West stands at 875 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 86.98%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in West.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 25,43,243, 8,74,320 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.38% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 96.03% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 3.97% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,39,621
- Marginal Workers
- 34,699
- Non-Workers
- 16,68,923
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 13,56,240 males (53.3%) and 11,87,003 females (46.7%) out of 25,43,243 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 86.98% out of 19,61,179 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West district in Delhi?
West district in Delhi has a total population of 25,43,243 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,56,240 males and 11,87,003 females.
What is the literacy rate of West district?
The overall literacy rate of West district is 86.98%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in West district?
The sex ratio in West district is 875 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
Is West district urban or rural?
West district has 99.7% urban population and 0.3% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
What is the workforce participation in West district?
Out of the total population of 25,43,243, 8,74,320 people (34.4%) are engaged in work activities in West district.