Central
District in NCT OF DELHI
As of 2026 estimates, Central population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 892.
Central District of NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 5,82,320 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,07,821 are males while 2,74,499 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,82,320
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 892
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Central has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.77% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 905 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 892.
Total Children
62,739
10.77% of population
Boys
32,928
52.5%
Girls
29,811
47.5%
Child Sex Ratio
905
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Central?
The text sex ratio of Central stands at 892 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 N/A%. Male literacy stands at 87.5% while female literacy is at 82.49%, showing a gender gap of 5.01%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 24.59% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Central.
What is the workforce statistics of Central?
Out of the total population of 5,82,320, 2,07,374 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.61% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 94.50% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 5.50% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,95,978
- Marginal Workers
- 11,396
- Non-Workers
- 3,74,946
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Central?
Population breakdown: 3,07,821 males (52.9%) and 2,74,499 females (47.1%) out of 5,82,320 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Central?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 4,42,360 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Central?
Literacy rates: Male 87.5%, Female 82.49%, Overall %. Gender gap is 5.0%.
Other Districts in NCT OF DELHI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Central district in NCT OF DELHI?
Central district in NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 5,82,320 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,07,821 males and 2,74,499 females.
What is the literacy rate of Central district?
The overall literacy rate of Central district is N/A%. Male literacy is 87.5% and female literacy is 82.49%.
What is the sex ratio in Central district?
The sex ratio in Central district is 892 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Central district?
Central district has 62,739 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 32,928 are boys and 29,811 are girls. The child sex ratio is 905 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Central district?
Out of the total population of 5,82,320, 2,07,374 people (35.6%) are engaged in work activities in Central 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.