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North Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India.

North Delhi is bounded by the Yamuna River on the east, and by the districts of North West Delhi to the north and west, West Delhi to the southwest, Central Delhi to the south, and North East Delhi to the east across the Yamuna.

It has a population of 779,788 (2001 census), and an area of 59 km², with a population density of 13,019 persons per km².

Administratively, the district is divided into three subdivisions, Sadar Bazar, Kotwali, and Civil Lines.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census North Delhi has a population of 883,418, roughly equal to the nation of Fiji or the US state of Delaware. This gives it a ranking of 468th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 14,973 inhabitants per square kilometre (38,780/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 13.04%. North Delhi has a sex ratio of 871 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 86.81%. North Delhi Is Dominated by jats they Have 70 villages in North Delhi

Medical Establishments: Established in 1982 North Delhi Pathology Clinic an Accredited Reference Medical laboratory of national repute is situated in this area.

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  • Dehli districts

    Districts of Delhi

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