Preet Vihar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Preet Vihar Tehsil has a population of 10.66 Lac (10,66,098) with 5.68 Lac (5,68,086) males and 4.98 Lac (4,98,012) females.The sex ratio in Preet Vihar is 877, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,276) which is 11.75% of Preet Vihar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 876 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Preet Vihar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the East District in the state of NCT OF DELHI in India.

Preet Vihar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Preet Vihar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 13.78 Lac (13,77,880), indicating a 29.25% increased from Preet Vihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.49 Lac.

Preet Vihar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Preet Vihar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 14.03 Lac (14,02,576), projecting a 31.56% increased from Preet Vihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.61 Lac.

Preet Vihar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Preet Vihar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.98 Lac (8,98,326), accounting for 84.26% of the Preet Vihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.79 Lac (4,79,188), and the Hindu female population is around 4.19 Lac (4,19,138).

Preet Vihar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Preet Vihar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,815), accounting for 10.86% of the Preet Vihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 62.44 k (62,435), and the Muslim female population is around 53.38 k (53,380).

Preet Vihar Religion Wise Population

Preet Vihar Urban Population

The Urban population of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 10.63 Lac (10,62,568), with 5.66 Lac (5,66,225) being males and 4.96 Lac (4,96,343) being females, making up 99.67% of the Preet Vihar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Preet Vihar Rural Population

The Rural population of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 3.53 k (3,530), with 1.86 k (1,861) being males and 1.67 k (1,669) being females, making up 0.33% of the Preet Vihar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Preet Vihar Literacy Rate

Preet Vihar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 93.19 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 83.78 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Preet Vihar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.77%, while in the rural regions of Preet Vihar Tehsil, it is around 94.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Preet Vihar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	88.79	93.19	83.78
Urban Area	88.77	93.18	83.75
Rural Area	94.61	96.35	92.73

Literacy Rate by Religion in Preet Vihar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	89.7	94.2	84.56
Muslim	79	84.07	72.99
Sikh	89.99	92.43	87.45
Christian	96.66	97.92	95.42

Preet Vihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Preet Vihar Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,95,540) with 1.03 Lac (1,02,967) males and 92.57 k (92,573) females, which is 18.34% of Preet Vihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Preet Vihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Preet Vihar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Preet Vihar Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Preet Vihar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	877
Urban Area	877
Rural Area	897

Sex Ratio by Religion in Preet Vihar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	875
Muslim	855
Sikh	950
Christian	1009

Preet Vihar Area & Households

The Total Area of Preet Vihar Tehsil is 36.69 Square KM, with a population density of 29,061 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Preet Vihar Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Preet Vihar Tehsil are 1.The Total Number of households in Preet Vihar Tehsil are 2.28 Lac(2,28,414).

Preet Vihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Preet Vihar Tehsil, there are about 3.63 Lac (3,63,268) workers, making up nearly 34.07% of the Preet Vihar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.01 Lac (3,01,413) are male workers, and about 61.86 k (61,855) are female workers.

Preet Vihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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