South West Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for South West district in Nct Of Delhi.

Total Population
22,92,958
Male
12,46,046
54.3%
Female
10,46,912
45.7%
Sex Ratio
840
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
77.96%
Density
5446
per km²

Administrative Details of South West

South West comprises 41 villages, of which 39 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 19 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,94,439, spread across 421 square kilometers.

Villages41(39 inhabited2 uninhabited)
Urban Towns19
Households4,94,439
Total Area421 km²

South West Urban & Rural Population

South West had 21,49,282 people in urban areas (93.7%) and 1,43,676 people in rural areas (6.3%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural1,43,6766.3%
🏙️ Urban21,49,28293.7%
Total22,92,958100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population1,43,676
Urban Population21,49,282

Gender Distribution in South West

The total population comprises 12,46,046 males (54.3%) and 10,46,912 females (45.7%). The sex ratio is 840 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male77,34211,68,70412,46,046
👩 Female66,3349,80,57810,46,912
Male Population12,46,046
54.3% of total
Female Population10,46,912
45.7% of total

Literacy Rate in South West

The literacy rate is 77.96%. Male literacy stands at 82.28% while female literacy is 72.83%, indicating a gender gap of 9.45 percentage points. The total literate population is 17,87,689.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)61,8879,63,37410,25,261
Literate (Female)44,1117,18,3177,62,428
Total Literate1,05,99816,81,69117,87,689
Male Literacy Rate82.28%
Female Literacy Rate72.83%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of South West?
According to Census 2011, South West has a total population of 22,92,958. This includes 1,43,676 people in rural areas and 21,49,282 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of South West?
South West has 12,46,046 males (54.3%) and 10,46,912 females (45.7%).
What is the sex ratio of South West?
The sex ratio of South West is 840 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in South West?
South West has an overall literacy rate of 77.96%. The male literacy rate is 82.28% and the female literacy rate is 72.83%.
What is the total area of South West?
South West covers a total area of 421 square kilometers with a population density of 5446 persons per square kilometer.

About South West Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, South West in Nct Of Delhi has a total population of 22,92,958 with a literacy rate of 77.96% and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for South West district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for South West, Nct Of Delhi.