Central Delhi (district) facts for kids
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Central Delhi
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District of Delhi
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 Central Delhi
Location in Delhi
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| Country |  India |
| Union territory | Delhi |
| Division | Delhi division |
| Headquarters | Daryaganj |
| Population
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| • Total | 582,320 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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| Lok Sabha MP | Dr. Harsh Vardhan |
| Deputy Commissioner | Arun Kumar Mishra |
Central Delhi is an important administrative district in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. It is located in the heart of Delhi. The Yamuna River forms its eastern border. Other districts like North Delhi, West Delhi, South West Delhi, and New Delhi surround it. East Delhi is also nearby, across the Yamuna.
This district is divided into three smaller areas. These are called Civil Lines, Karol Bagh, and Kotwali, Delhi. Central Delhi is a busy place with many businesses. It also has tall buildings.
In 2011, about 582,320 people lived here. The district covers an area of about 25 square kilometers. This means many people live close together. Central Delhi is home to Shahjahanabad, also known as Old Delhi. This historic area was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. You can find famous landmarks here. These include the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. The Jama Masjid is Delhi's main mosque.
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People and Population
This section tells us about the people living in Central Delhi. It covers how many people there are and what languages they speak.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1961 | 672,063 | — |
| 1971 | 691,738 | +0.29% |
| 1981 | 691,223 | −0.01% |
| 1991 | 656,533 | −0.51% |
| 2001 | 646,385 | −0.16% |
| 2011 | 582,320 | −1.04% |
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The population of Central Delhi was 582,320 in 2011. This number is similar to the population of the country Solomon Islands. It is also like the US state of Wyoming. Central Delhi ranks 531st among all 640 districts in India.
The district has a high population density. This means many people live in a small area. Between 2001 and 2011, the population actually decreased. It went down by about 10.48%. For every 1000 males, there were 892 females. This is called the human sex ratio. The literacy rate was high, at 85.25%. This means most people can read and write.
Religions in Central Delhi
| Religions in Central Delhi district (2011) | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hinduism | 87.86% | |||
| Islam | 6.95% | |||
| Sikhism | 2.76% | |||
| Jainism | 1.27% | |||
| Christianity | 0.90% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.26% | |||
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Most people in Central Delhi follow Hinduism. About 87.86% of the population are Hindus. Islam is the second largest religion. About 6.95% of people are Muslims. Other religions like Sikhism, Jainism, and Christianity are also present.
Languages Spoken
In 2011, most people in Central Delhi spoke Hindi. About 85.05% of the population used Hindi as their first language. Other languages spoken include Punjabi (4.27%), Urdu (3.59%), Bhojpuri (1.16%), and Bengali (1.05%). A small percentage spoke other languages.
See also
- Districts of Delhi
