North West
District in NCT OF DELHI
As of 2026 estimates, North West 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 865.
North West District of NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 36,56,539 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,60,922 are males while 16,95,617 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 36,56,539
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 865
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how North West has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.30% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 865.
Total Children
4,49,894
12.30% of population
Boys
2,41,169
53.6%
Girls
2,08,725
46.4%
Child Sex Ratio
865
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of North West?
The text sex ratio of North West stands at 865 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 89.66% while female literacy is at 78.41%, showing a gender gap of 11.25%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.07% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in North West.
What is the workforce statistics of North West?
Out of the total population of 36,56,539, 11,88,545 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.50% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 95.51% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 4.49% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 11,35,126
- Marginal Workers
- 53,419
- Non-Workers
- 24,67,994
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of North West?
Population breakdown: 19,60,922 males (53.6%) and 16,95,617 females (46.4%) out of 36,56,539 total population.
What is the literacy rate of North West?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 27,07,855 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in North West?
Literacy rates: Male 89.66%, Female 78.41%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of North West district in NCT OF DELHI?
North West district in NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 36,56,539 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,60,922 males and 16,95,617 females.
What is the literacy rate of North West district?
The overall literacy rate of North West district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.66% and female literacy is 78.41%.
What is the sex ratio in North West district?
The sex ratio in North West district is 865 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of North West district?
North West district has 4,49,894 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,41,169 are boys and 2,08,725 are girls. The child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in North West district?
Out of the total population of 36,56,539, 11,88,545 people (32.5%) are engaged in work activities in North West 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.