Shahdara Population in 2025
In 2025, Shahdara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.25 Lac (4,24,854), indicating a 31.56% increased from Shahdara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.04 Lac.
Shahdara Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Shahdara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.32 Lac (4,32,430), projecting a 33.91% increased from Shahdara's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.
Shahdara Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Shahdara Tehsil has a population of 3.23 Lac (3,22,931) with 1.69 Lac (1,69,409) males and 1.54 Lac (1,53,522) females.The sex ratio in Shahdara is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahdara Tehsil is 39.38 k (39,375) which is 12.19% of Shahdara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahdara Tehsil is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shahdara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the North East District in the state of NCT OF DELHI in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Shahdara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahdara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.06 Lac (2,05,984), accounting for 63.79% of the Shahdara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,08,478), and the Hindu female population is around 97.51 k (97,506).
Shahdara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shahdara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 99.06 k (99,057), accounting for 30.67% of the Shahdara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 51.79 k (51,791), and the Muslim female population is around 47.27 k (47,266).
Shahdara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,05,984 | 63.79% |
| Muslim | 99,057 | 30.67% |
| Jain | 8,635 | 2.67% |
| Sikh | 7,965 | 2.47% |
| Christian | 635 | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 498 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 150 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahdara Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahdara Tehsil is 3.23 Lac (3,22,931), with 1.69 Lac (1,69,409) being males and 1.54 Lac (1,53,522) being females, making up 100% of the Shahdara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Shahdara Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahdara Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shahdara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shahdara Literacy Rate
Shahdara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.25% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahdara Tehsil is 90.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahdara Tehsil is 82.12 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shahdara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.25%, while in the rural regions of Shahdara Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahdara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.25 | 90.01 | 82.12 |
| Urban Area | 86.25 | 90.01 | 82.12 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahdara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 90.43 | 94.25 | 86.23 |
| Muslim | 75.7 | 79.82 | 71.14 |
| Jain | 97.59 | 98.6 | 96.52 |
| Sikh | 90.15 | 91.73 | 88.51 |
Shahdara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahdara Tehsil is 37.42 k (37,416) with 19.50 k (19,498) males and 17.92 k (17,918) females, which is 11.59% of Shahdara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Shahdara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Shahdara Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shahdara Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahdara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 907 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahdara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 899 |
| Muslim | 913 |
| Jain | 947 |
| Sikh | 965 |
Shahdara Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahdara Tehsil is 5.41 Square KM, with a population density of 59,703 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahdara Tehsil are 2The Total Number of households in Shahdara Tehsil are 58.25 k(58,246).
Shahdara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahdara Tehsil, there are about 99.70 k (99,698) workers, making up nearly 30.87% of the Shahdara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 88.49 k (88,494) are male workers, and about 11.20 k (11,204) are female workers.
Shahdara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.25 Lac (4,24,854) | 31.56% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.32 Lac (4,32,430) | 33.91% | 2.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.40 Lac (4,40,062) | 36.27% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.48 Lac (4,47,714) | 38.64% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.55 Lac (4,55,347) | 41% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.63 Lac (4,62,999) | 43.37% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,688) | 45.75% | 2.38 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.78 Lac (4,78,435) | 48.15% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.86 Lac (4,86,182) | 50.55% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.94 Lac (4,93,909) | 52.95% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.02 Lac (5,01,656) | 55.34% | 2.39 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.09 Lac (5,09,403) | 57.74% | 2.4 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahdara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.09 Lac (5,09,403), with a male population of 2.63 Lac (2,62,796) and a female population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,801). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from Shahdara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.38%.