East Delhi (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Delhi
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District of Delhi
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 East Delhi
Location in Delhi
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| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| Headquarters | Preet Vihar |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,709,346 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English, Urdu, Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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1100xx
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| Nearest city | Noida, Ghaziabad |
| Lok Sabha MP | Gautam Gambhir |
East Delhi is a special area, or administrative district, within Delhi, a large city in India. It's located on the eastern side of Delhi.
This district has natural borders. The Yamuna River is on its west side. To the north, it shares a border with North East Delhi. On the east, it's next to the Ghaziabad District in the state of Uttar Pradesh. To the south, it borders the Gautam Buddha Nagar District, also in Uttar Pradesh.
East Delhi is divided into three smaller parts for easier management. These parts are called Gandhi Nagar, Preet Vihar, and Mayur Vihar.
In 2011, about 1,709,346 people lived in East Delhi. The area of the district is about 64 square kilometers. This means many people live close together, making it a very busy place!
The local government for this area is called the EDMC. They help manage services for the people living here.
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People and Population
How Many People Live Here?
A "census" is like a big count of all the people. According to the 2011 census, East Delhi had 1,709,346 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in different parts of India.
The district is quite crowded. It has about 27,132 people living in every square kilometer. Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people living here grew by 16.68%.
Who Lives Here?
For every 1000 boys and men, there were about 884 girls and women in East Delhi. This is called the "sex ratio."
Most people in East Delhi can read and write. The "literacy rate" was about 88.75%. This means almost 9 out of 10 people can read and write.
What Religions Do People Follow?
Many different religions are practiced in East Delhi. The main religion is Hinduism, followed by about 82.54% of the people.
Islam is the second most common religion, followed by about 10.46% of the people. There are also many Sikhs (3.1%) and Jains (2.7%) living in the district.
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| Hinduism | 82.54% | |||
| Islam | 10.46% | |||
| Sikhism | 3.1% | |||
| Jainism | 2.7% | |||
| Christianity | 0.92% | |||
| Others | 0.17% | |||
Places to Visit
East Delhi has some interesting places you might like to see:
- Akshardham Temple: This is one of the largest temples in the world. It's a very impressive and beautiful place to visit.
- Cross River Mall: A popular place for shopping and entertainment.
- Gandhi Nagar Market: A busy market where you can find many things.
- Lal Quarter Market, Krishna Nagar: Another well-known market area.
- V3S Mall: Another mall for shopping and fun.
- Yamuna Sports Complex: A big place for sports and games.
- Sanjay Lake: A nice lake where you can relax and enjoy nature.
See also
- Districts of Delhi
- East Delhi Municipal Corporation
