West Delhi facts for kids
West Delhi is an important part of Delhi, a large city in India. It's like a special area or district within Delhi. This area covers about 129 square kilometers. Many people live here, with about 14,000 people living in each square kilometer.
West Delhi is divided into three smaller parts called subdivisions. These are Patel Nagar, Rajouri Garden, and Punjabi Bagh. Some big neighborhoods and shopping areas of Delhi, like Janakpuri and Tilak Nagar, are found in West Delhi.
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People Living in West Delhi
Let's look at the people who live in West Delhi.
Population Numbers
According to a count done in 2011, West Delhi had 2,531,583 people living there. That's a lot of people! This number is similar to the population of a country like Kuwait or a state in the USA called Nevada.
Out of all the districts in India (there are 640 of them), West Delhi was ranked 169th for its population size.
How Crowded Is It?
The area is quite crowded. About 19,625 people live in every square kilometer. This is called the population density.
Population Growth
Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people living in West Delhi grew by about 18.91%. This means more people moved in or were born during that time.
Boys and Girls
For every 1000 boys and men in West Delhi, there were about 876 girls and women. This is called the sex ratio.
How Many People Can Read?
Most people in West Delhi can read and write. The literacy rate is 87.12%. This means that almost 87 out of every 100 people can read.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Delhi occidental para niños
