East
District in NCT OF DELHI
As of 2026 estimates, East 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 884.
East District of NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 17,09,346 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,07,500 are males while 8,01,846 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,09,346
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 884
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how East has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.37% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 871 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 884.
Total Children
1,94,357
11.37% of population
Boys
1,03,902
53.5%
Girls
90,455
46.5%
Child Sex Ratio
871
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of East?
The text sex ratio of East stands at 884 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 93.13% while female literacy is at 84.99%, showing a gender gap of 8.14%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.46% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in East.
What is the workforce statistics of East?
Out of the total population of 17,09,346, 5,79,692 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.91% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 95.74% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 4.26% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,55,026
- Marginal Workers
- 24,666
- Non-Workers
- 11,29,654
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of East?
Population breakdown: 9,07,500 males (53.1%) and 8,01,846 females (46.9%) out of 17,09,346 total population.
What is the literacy rate of East?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,52,998 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in East?
Literacy rates: Male 93.13%, Female 84.99%, Overall %. Gender gap is 8.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of East district in NCT OF DELHI?
East district in NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 17,09,346 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,07,500 males and 8,01,846 females.
What is the literacy rate of East district?
The overall literacy rate of East district is N/A%. Male literacy is 93.13% and female literacy is 84.99%.
What is the sex ratio in East district?
The sex ratio in East district is 884 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of East district?
East district has 1,94,357 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,03,902 are boys and 90,455 are girls. The child sex ratio is 871 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in East district?
Out of the total population of 17,09,346, 5,79,692 people (33.9%) are engaged in work activities in East 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.