North West Delhi (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North West Delhi
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District of Delhi
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 North West Delhi
Location in Delhi
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| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| Headquarters | Kanjhawala |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation Of Delhi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 442.84 km2 (170.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,250,816 |
| • Density | 5,082.68/km2 (13,164.09/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi, Haryanvi, Hindi, English, Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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1100xx
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| Lok Sabha constituency | North-West Delhi |
| Civic agency | NDMC |
North West Delhi is an important administrative area, or district, located in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. It's like a large neighborhood or region within the bigger city of Delhi.
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Where is North West Delhi?
North West Delhi is surrounded by several interesting places. To its northeast, you'll find the Yamuna River. It shares borders with other parts of Delhi, like North Delhi to the east and southeast, and West Delhi to the south.
Beyond Delhi, it touches parts of other Indian states. To the west, it borders Jhajjar District in Haryana state. To the northwest and north, it's next to Sonipat District, also in Haryana. Across the Yamuna River to the northeast, it borders Bagpat District and Ghaziabad District in Uttar Pradesh state.
People and Languages of North West Delhi
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1961 | 240,973 | — |
| 1971 | 450,419 | +6.45% |
| 1981 | 991,186 | +8.21% |
| 1991 | 1,777,968 | +6.02% |
| 2001 | 2,860,869 | +4.87% |
| 2011 | 3,656,539 | +2.48% |
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According to a count done in 2011, North West Delhi had a population of about 3,656,539 people. This number is similar to the population of a country like Liberia or a US state like Oklahoma. This makes it one of the more populated districts in India.
The district has many people living in a small area, with about 8,298 people per square kilometer. Between 2001 and 2011, the population grew by about 27.63%. For every 1000 males, there were about 862 females. Most people in the district, around 84.66%, could read and write.
Most of the people in North West Delhi live in cities, with about 98% of the population in urban areas. About 19.31% of the population belongs to Scheduled Castes, which are specific groups recognized by the Indian government.
Religions in North West Delhi
| Religions in North West Delhi district (2011) | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hinduism | 88.90% | |||
| Islam | 6.88% | |||
| Sikhism | 2.21% | |||
| Jainism | 1.51% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.50% | |||
The main religion in North West Delhi is Hinduism, followed by a large majority of the people. Other religions like Islam, Sikhism, and Jainism are also practiced by smaller groups of people in the district.
Languages Spoken in North West Delhi
Many different languages are spoken in North West Delhi, showing its diverse culture. The most common language is Hindi. Other languages spoken by many people include Punjabi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, and Maithili.
How North West Delhi is Managed
For administrative purposes, meaning how it's organized and run, North West Delhi is divided into three smaller areas. These areas are called subdivisions. They are: Saraswati Vihar, Rohini Sub City, and Kanjhawala. Each subdivision helps manage local services and governance for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Delhi noroeste para niños
