South West
District in NCT OF DELHI
As of 2026 estimates, South 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 840.
South West District of NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 22,92,958 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,46,046 are males while 10,46,912 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 22,92,958
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 840
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how South West has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.69% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 845 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 840.
Total Children
2,67,989
11.69% of population
Boys
1,45,285
54.2%
Girls
1,22,704
45.8%
Child Sex Ratio
845
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of South West?
The text sex ratio of South West stands at 840 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 93.14% while female literacy is at 82.5%, showing a gender gap of 10.64%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.89% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in South West.
What is the workforce statistics of South West?
Out of the total population of 22,92,958, 7,95,352 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.69% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 94.30% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 5.70% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,49,995
- Marginal Workers
- 45,357
- Non-Workers
- 14,97,606
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of South West?
Population breakdown: 12,46,046 males (54.3%) and 10,46,912 females (45.7%) out of 22,92,958 total population.
What is the literacy rate of South West?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 17,87,689 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in South West?
Literacy rates: Male 93.14%, Female 82.5%, Overall %. Gender gap is 10.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of South West district in NCT OF DELHI?
South West district in NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 22,92,958 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,46,046 males and 10,46,912 females.
What is the literacy rate of South West district?
The overall literacy rate of South West district is N/A%. Male literacy is 93.14% and female literacy is 82.5%.
What is the sex ratio in South West district?
The sex ratio in South West district is 840 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of South West district?
South West district has 2,67,989 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,45,285 are boys and 1,22,704 are girls. The child sex ratio is 845 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in South West district?
Out of the total population of 22,92,958, 7,95,352 people (34.7%) are engaged in work activities in South 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.