Delhi Cantonment Population
As per the 2011 Census, Delhi Cantonment Tehsil has a population of 2.86 Lac (2,86,140) with 1.60 Lac (1,60,494) males and 1.26 Lac (1,25,646) females.The sex ratio in Delhi Cantonment is 783, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 31.25 k (31,252) which is 10.92% of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 853 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Delhi Cantonment Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South West District in the state of NCT OF DELHI in India.
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Delhi Cantonment Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Delhi Cantonment Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.70 Lac (3,69,822), indicating a 29.25% increased from Delhi Cantonment's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.64 Lac.
Delhi Cantonment Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Delhi Cantonment Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.76 Lac (3,76,451), projecting a 31.56% increased from Delhi Cantonment's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.67 Lac.
Delhi Cantonment Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.60 Lac (2,60,060), accounting for 90.89% of the Delhi Cantonment Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.46 Lac (1,46,025), and the Hindu female population is around 1.14 Lac (1,14,035).
Delhi Cantonment Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.28 k (11,284), accounting for 3.94% of the Delhi Cantonment Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.67 k (6,671), and the Muslim female population is around 4.61 k (4,613).
Delhi Cantonment Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,60,060 | 90.89% |
| Muslim | 11,284 | 3.94% |
| Sikh | 8,356 | 2.92% |
| Christian | 4,519 | 1.58% |
| Jain | 1,204 | 0.42% |
| Buddhist | 396 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 312 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDelhi Cantonment Urban Population
The Urban population of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 2.86 Lac (2,86,140), with 1.60 Lac (1,60,494) being males and 1.26 Lac (1,25,646) being females, making up 100% of the Delhi Cantonment total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 783 females for every 1000 males.
Delhi Cantonment Rural Population
The Rural population of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Delhi Cantonment total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Delhi Cantonment Literacy Rate
Delhi Cantonment Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 91.75 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 82.28 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Delhi Cantonment Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.62%, while in the rural regions of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Delhi Cantonment
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.62 | 91.75 | 82.28 |
| Urban Area | 87.62 | 91.75 | 82.28 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Delhi Cantonment
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.62 | 91.93 | 82.05 |
| Muslim | 76.3 | 81.13 | 68.96 |
| Sikh | 96.53 | 97.54 | 95.38 |
| Christian | 93.56 | 96.46 | 90.59 |
Delhi Cantonment Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 53.89 k (53,894) with 29.22 k (29,216) males and 24.68 k (24,678) females, which is 18.83% of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 845 females for every 1000 males.
Delhi Cantonment Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Delhi Cantonment
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 783 |
| Urban Area | 783 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Delhi Cantonment
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 781 |
| Muslim | 692 |
| Sikh | 874 |
| Christian | 964 |
Delhi Cantonment Area & Households
The Total Area of Delhi Cantonment Tehsil is 67.57 Square KM, with a population density of 4,235 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil are 2The Total Number of households in Delhi Cantonment Tehsil are 63.97 k(63,974).
Delhi Cantonment Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Delhi Cantonment Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,10,721) workers, making up nearly 38.69% of the Delhi Cantonment Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 93.10 k (93,096) are male workers, and about 17.63 k (17,625) are female workers.
Delhi Cantonment - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.70 Lac (3,69,822) | 29.25% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.76 Lac (3,76,451) | 31.56% | 2.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.83 Lac (3,83,164) | 33.91% | 2.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.90 Lac (3,89,927) | 36.27% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.97 Lac (3,96,707) | 38.64% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.03 Lac (4,03,470) | 41% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,250) | 43.37% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.17 Lac (4,17,064) | 45.75% | 2.38 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.24 Lac (4,23,928) | 48.15% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.31 Lac (4,30,792) | 50.55% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.38 Lac (4,37,639) | 52.95% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.45 Lac (4,44,503) | 55.34% | 2.39 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.51 Lac (4,51,368) | 57.74% | 2.4 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Delhi Cantonment Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.51 Lac (4,51,368), with a male population of 2.49 Lac (2,48,966) and a female population of 2.02 Lac (2,01,988). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from Delhi Cantonment Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.