North
District in NCT OF DELHI
As of 2026 estimates, North 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 869.
North District of NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 8,87,978 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,75,002 are males while 4,12,976 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 8,87,978
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 869
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how North has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.63% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 873 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 869.
Total Children
1,03,304
11.63% of population
Boys
55,155
53.4%
Girls
48,149
46.6%
Child Sex Ratio
873
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of North?
The text sex ratio of North stands at 869 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 90.89% while female literacy is at 82.2%, showing a gender gap of 8.69%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.66% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in North.
What is the workforce statistics of North?
Out of the total population of 8,87,978, 2,96,446 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.38% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 95.66% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 4.34% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,83,583
- Marginal Workers
- 12,863
- Non-Workers
- 5,91,532
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of North?
Population breakdown: 4,75,002 males (53.5%) and 4,12,976 females (46.5%) out of 8,87,978 total population.
What is the literacy rate of North?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,81,517 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in North?
Literacy rates: Male 90.89%, Female 82.2%, Overall %. Gender gap is 8.7%.
Other Districts in NCT OF DELHI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of North district in NCT OF DELHI?
North district in NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 8,87,978 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,75,002 males and 4,12,976 females.
What is the literacy rate of North district?
The overall literacy rate of North district is N/A%. Male literacy is 90.89% and female literacy is 82.2%.
What is the sex ratio in North district?
The sex ratio in North district is 869 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of North district?
North district has 1,03,304 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 55,155 are boys and 48,149 are girls. The child sex ratio is 873 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in North district?
Out of the total population of 8,87,978, 2,96,446 people (33.4%) are engaged in work activities in North 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.