West
District in NCT OF DELHI
As of 2026 estimates, 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 875.
West District of NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 25,43,243 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,56,240 are males while 11,87,003 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 25,43,243
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 875
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how West has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.34% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 872 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 875.
Total Children
2,88,421
11.34% of population
Boys
1,54,088
53.4%
Girls
1,34,333
46.6%
Child Sex Ratio
872
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of West?
The text sex ratio of West stands at 875 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 91% while female literacy is at 82.39%, showing a gender gap of 8.61%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in West.
What is the workforce statistics of West?
Out of the total population of 25,43,243, 8,74,320 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.38% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 96.03% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 3.97% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,39,621
- Marginal Workers
- 34,699
- Non-Workers
- 16,68,923
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of West?
Population breakdown: 13,56,240 males (53.3%) and 11,87,003 females (46.7%) out of 25,43,243 total population.
What is the literacy rate of West?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 19,61,179 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in West?
Literacy rates: Male 91%, Female 82.39%, Overall %. Gender gap is 8.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West district in NCT OF DELHI?
West district in NCT OF DELHI has a total population of 25,43,243 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,56,240 males and 11,87,003 females.
What is the literacy rate of West district?
The overall literacy rate of West district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91% and female literacy is 82.39%.
What is the sex ratio in West district?
The sex ratio in West district is 875 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of West district?
West district has 2,88,421 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,54,088 are boys and 1,34,333 are girls. The child sex ratio is 872 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in West district?
Out of the total population of 25,43,243, 8,74,320 people (34.4%) are engaged in work activities in 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.