Najafgarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Najafgarh Tehsil has a population of 13.65 Lac (13,65,152) with 7.29 Lac (7,29,396) males and 6.36 Lac (6,35,756) females.The sex ratio in Najafgarh is 872, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Najafgarh Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,66,805) which is 12.22% of Najafgarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Najafgarh Tehsil is 832 females for every 1000 males.

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

Najafgarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Najafgarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 17.64 Lac (17,64,392), indicating a 29.25% increased from Najafgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.28 Lac.

Najafgarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Najafgarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 17.96 Lac (17,96,017), projecting a 31.56% increased from Najafgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.44 Lac.

Najafgarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Najafgarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 12.68 Lac (12,68,010), accounting for 92.88% of the Najafgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.78 Lac (6,77,669), and the Hindu female population is around 5.90 Lac (5,90,341).

Najafgarh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Najafgarh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 62.96 k (62,957), accounting for 4.61% of the Najafgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 34.18 k (34,181), and the Muslim female population is around 28.78 k (28,776).

Najafgarh Religion Wise Population

Najafgarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Najafgarh Tehsil is 12.21 Lac (12,21,476), with 6.52 Lac (6,52,054) being males and 5.69 Lac (5,69,422) being females, making up 89.48% of the Najafgarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 874 females for every 1000 males.

Najafgarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Najafgarh Tehsil 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 10.52% of the Najafgarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 858 females for every 1000 males.

Najafgarh Literacy Rate

Najafgarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Najafgarh Tehsil is 93.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Najafgarh Tehsil is 82.34 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Najafgarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.84%, while in the rural regions of Najafgarh Tehsil, it is around 84.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Najafgarh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	88.43	93.78	82.34
Urban Area	88.84	93.9	83.07
Rural Area	84.95	92.71	76.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Najafgarh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	88.79	94.17	82.66
Muslim	76.79	83.77	68.34
Christian	95.18	96.89	93.43
Sikh	95.51	97.38	93.54

Najafgarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Najafgarh Tehsil is 1.72 Lac (1,71,602) with 90.61 k (90,605) males and 81.00 k (80,997) females, which is 12.57% of Najafgarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 894 females for every 1000 males.

Najafgarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Najafgarh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	872
Urban Area	874
Rural Area	858

Sex Ratio by Religion in Najafgarh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	872
Muslim	842
Christian	974
Sikh	942

Najafgarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Najafgarh Tehsil is 261.88 Square KM, with a population density of 5,213 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Najafgarh Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Najafgarh Tehsil are 41.The Total Number of households in Najafgarh Tehsil are 2.79 Lac(2,78,874).

Najafgarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Najafgarh Tehsil, there are about 4.32 Lac (4,32,255) workers, making up nearly 31.66% of the Najafgarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.70 Lac (3,70,426) are male workers, and about 61.83 k (61,829) are female workers.

Najafgarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Najafgarh Census Frequently Asked Questions