Delhi Cantonment Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Delhi Cantonment Population 2026
3,86,380 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,92,809
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 852
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,874
Girls 14,378
Literacy Gap
9.2% Diff Male Literacy 82.1%
Female Literacy 72.9%
SC Population
53,894
18.8% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 1,01,265
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,456
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 97.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.3%
Agricultural Laborers 0.4%
Household Industries 2.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Delhi Cantonment in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Delhi Cantonment in 2026 is 3,85,107. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Delhi Cantonment? ▼
The literacy rate of Delhi Cantonment is 78.05% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Delhi Cantonment? ▼
The sex ratio of Delhi Cantonment is 783 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Delhi Cantonment in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Delhi Cantonment in 2027 is 3,92,809. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Delhi Cantonment population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Delhi Cantonment. The Census 2011 population was 2,86,140. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Delhi Cantonment in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Delhi Cantonment had a total population of 2,86,140. This comprised 1,60,494 males and 1,25,646 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in South West District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Nct Of Delhi
#18 of 27
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Delhi Cantonment | South West Avg | Nct Of Delhi Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 78.05% | 78.11% ↓ 0.1%
| 76.83% ↑ 1.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 783 | 819 ↓ 36 | 864 ↓ 81 |
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