North East
District in NCT OF DELHI
As of 2026 estimates, North 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 886.
North East District of NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 22,41,624 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,88,425 are males while 10,53,199 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 22,41,624
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 886
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how North East has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.47% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 880 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 886.
Total Children
3,01,947
13.47% of population
Boys
1,60,583
53.2%
Girls
1,41,364
46.8%
Child Sex Ratio
880
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of North East?
The text sex ratio of North East stands at 886 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 88.78% while female literacy is at 76.67%, showing a gender gap of 12.11%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.67% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in North East.
What is the workforce statistics of North East?
Out of the total population of 22,41,624, 6,61,386 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 29.50% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 94.11% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 5.89% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,22,443
- Marginal Workers
- 38,943
- Non-Workers
- 15,80,238
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of North East?
Population breakdown: 11,88,425 males (53.0%) and 10,53,199 females (47.0%) out of 22,41,624 total population.
What is the literacy rate of North East?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 16,11,588 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in North East?
Literacy rates: Male 88.78%, Female 76.67%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of North East district in NCT OF DELHI?
North East district in NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 22,41,624 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,88,425 males and 10,53,199 females.
What is the literacy rate of North East district?
The overall literacy rate of North East district is N/A%. Male literacy is 88.78% and female literacy is 76.67%.
What is the sex ratio in North East district?
The sex ratio in North East district is 886 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of North East district?
North East district has 3,01,947 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,60,583 are boys and 1,41,364 are girls. The child sex ratio is 880 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in North East district?
Out of the total population of 22,41,624, 6,61,386 people (29.5%) are engaged in work activities in North 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.