Kalkaji Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kalkaji Population 2026
11,65,136 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
11,84,523
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 • 13.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 883
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 60,967
Girls 53,863
Literacy Gap
12.8% Diff Male Literacy 78.9%
Female Literacy 66.1%
SC Population
1,34,633
15.6% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 32%
Main Workers 2,60,549
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 18,282
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 96.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.3%
Agricultural Laborers 0.7%
Household Industries 2.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kalkaji in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kalkaji in 2026 is 11,61,297. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kalkaji? ▼
The literacy rate of Kalkaji is 73.05% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kalkaji? ▼
The sex ratio of Kalkaji is 839 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kalkaji in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kalkaji in 2027 is 11,84,523. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kalkaji population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kalkaji. The Census 2011 population was 8,62,861. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kalkaji in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kalkaji had a total population of 8,62,861. This comprised 4,69,323 males and 3,93,538 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in South District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Nct Of Delhi
#7 of 27
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kalkaji | South Avg | Nct Of Delhi Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 73.05% | 76.37% ↓ 3.3%
| 76.83% ↓ 3.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 839 | 862 ↓ 23 | 864 ↓ 25 |
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