Subdistrict (Tahsil) In South West District

South West Population

As per the 2011 Census, South West District has a population of 22.93 Lac (22,92,958) with 12.46 Lac (12,46,046) males and 10.47 Lac (10,46,912) females.The sex ratio in South West is 841, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of South West District is 2.68 Lac (2,67,989) which is 11.69% of South West District overall population, Child sex Ratio of South West District is 845 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, South West District is listed as part of NCT OF DELHI State in INDIA.

22.93 Lac

Toatl Population

12.46 Lac

Male Population

10.47 Lac

Female Population

South West Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, South West District current estimated population is projected to be 29.64 Lac (29,63,535), indicating a 29.25% increased from South West's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.64 Lac.

South West Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, South West District estimated population is projected to be 30.17 Lac (30,16,653), projecting a 31.56% increased from South West's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.89 Lac.

South West Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in South West District, with a total Hindu population of 21.03 Lac (21,02,743), accounting for 91.7% of the South West District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.41 Lac (11,41,018), and the Hindu female population is around 9.62 Lac (9,61,725).

South West Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in South West District, with a total Muslim population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,691), accounting for 4.91% of the South West District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 65.49 k (65,491), and the Muslim female population is around 47.20 k (47,200).

South West Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu21,02,74391.7%
Muslim1,12,6914.91%
Sikh31,6921.38%
Christian31,2261.36%
Jain9,2150.4%
Buddhist2,7840.12%
Religion not stated2,3410.1%
Other religions and persuasions2660.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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South West Urban Population

The Urban population of South West District is 21.49 Lac (21,49,282), with 11.69 Lac (11,68,704) being males and 9.81 Lac (9,80,578) being females, making up 93.73% of the South West total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 840 females for every 1000 males.

South West Rural Population

The Rural population of South West District is 1.44 Lac (1,43,676), with 77.34 k (77,342) being males and 66.33 k (66,334) being females, making up 6.27% of the South West total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 858 females for every 1000 males.

South West Literacy Rate

South West District has a literacy rate of 88.28% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of South West District is 93.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of South West District is 82.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In South West District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.5%, while in the rural regions of South West District, it is around 84.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of South West

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 88.28 93.14 82.5
Urban Area 88.5 93.17 82.93
Rural Area 84.95 92.71 76.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in South West

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.64 93.63 82.73
Muslim 75.82 81.79 67.17
Sikh 96.45 97.83 94.99
Christian 94.99 97.06 92.98

South West Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in South West District is 3.18 Lac (3,18,408) with 1.70 Lac (1,70,205) males and 1.48 Lac (1,48,203) females, which is 13.89% of South West District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 871 females for every 1000 males.

South West Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in South West District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in South West District.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of South West

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 841
Urban Area 840
Rural Area 858

Sex Ratio by Religion in South West

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 843
Muslim 721
Sikh 933
Christian 1018

South West Area & Households

The Total Area of South West District is 421 Square KM, with a population density of 5,446 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in South West District are 19 and the Total Number of Villages in South West District are 41.The Total Number of households in South West District are 4.94 Lac(4,94,439).

South West Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In South West District, there are about 7.95 Lac (7,95,352) workers, making up nearly 34.69% of the South West District total population. Out of these, around 6.68 Lac (6,67,977) are male workers, and about 1.27 Lac (1,27,375) are female workers.

South West - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, South West district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,51,383, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 22,92,958 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 90.62% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 56.90%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

South West District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,51,383 to 22,92,958.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 90.62%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 N.A. ----- ----- N.A. N.A.
1911 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
1921 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
1931 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
1941 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
1951 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
1961 2.51 Lac N.A. N.A. 1.40 Lac 1.11 Lac
1971 4.79 Lac 2.28 Lac 90.62108416 2.68 Lac 2.12 Lac
1981 6.79 Lac 2.00 Lac 41.73322009 3.81 Lac 2.99 Lac
1991 10.88 Lac 4.08 Lac 60.13266193 6.06 Lac 4.82 Lac
2001 17.55 Lac 6.67 Lac 61.37224812 9.84 Lac 7.71 Lac
2011 22.93 Lac 5.38 Lac 30.64982527 12.46 Lac 10.47 Lac

Historical Population of South West by Census Year 1901-2011

South West - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 29.64 Lac (29,63,535) 29.25%
2025 30.17 Lac (30,16,653) 31.56% 2.31 %
2026 30.70 Lac (30,70,445) 33.91% 2.35 %
2027 31.25 Lac (31,24,641) 36.27% 2.36 %
2028 31.79 Lac (31,78,972) 38.64% 2.37 %
2029 32.33 Lac (32,33,168) 41% 2.36 %
2030 32.87 Lac (32,87,499) 43.37% 2.37 %
2031 33.42 Lac (33,42,100) 45.75% 2.38 %
2032 33.97 Lac (33,97,105) 48.15% 2.4 %
2033 34.52 Lac (34,52,110) 50.55% 2.4 %
2034 35.07 Lac (35,06,981) 52.95% 2.4 %
2035 35.62 Lac (35,61,986) 55.34% 2.39 %
2036 36.17 Lac (36,16,991) 57.74% 2.4 %

Projected estimates indicate that South West District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 36.17 Lac (36,16,991), with a male population of 19.33 Lac (19,32,925) and a female population of 16.83 Lac (16,83,006). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from South West District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.

South West Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of South West is 22.93 Lac (22,92,958).

The estimated population of South West in 2024 is approximately 29.64 Lac (29,63,535).

Hindu constitute 91.7% of South West population, amounting to approximately 21.03 Lac (21,02,743) people.

Muslim constitute 4.91% of South West population, totaling around 1.13 Lac (1,12,691) people.

Hindu: 91.7%, Muslim: 4.91%, Sikh: 1.38%, Christian: 1.36%, Jain: 0.4%, Buddhist: 0.12%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in South West is 3.18 Lac (13.89%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In South West, 21.49 Lac (93.73%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.44 Lac (6.27%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in South West is 88.28%, with male literacy at 93.14% and female literacy at 82.5%.

The sex ratio in South West is 841 females for every 1000 males.

South West population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 2.37% up to 2036.