Defence Colony Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Defence Colony Population 2026
8,61,199 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
8,75,528
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 • 10.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 898
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 34,886
Girls 31,344
Literacy Gap
6.3% Diff Male Literacy 82.7%
Female Literacy 76.4%
SC Population
68,480
10.7% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 2,17,951
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,245
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 96.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.3%
Agricultural Laborers 0.5%
Household Industries 3.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Defence Colony in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Defence Colony in 2026 is 8,58,361. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Defence Colony? ▼
The literacy rate of Defence Colony is 79.77% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Defence Colony? ▼
The sex ratio of Defence Colony is 877 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Defence Colony in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Defence Colony in 2027 is 8,75,528. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Defence Colony population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Defence Colony. The Census 2011 population was 6,37,775. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Defence Colony in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Defence Colony had a total population of 6,37,775. This comprised 3,39,725 males and 2,98,050 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in South District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Nct Of Delhi
#12 of 27
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Defence Colony | South Avg | Nct Of Delhi Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 79.77% | 76.37% ↑ 3.4%
| 76.83% ↑ 2.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 877 | 862 ↑ 15 | 864 ↑ 13 |
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