Defence Colony Population
As per the 2011 Census, Defence Colony Tehsil has a population of 6.38 Lac (6,37,775) with 3.40 Lac (3,39,725) males and 2.98 Lac (2,98,050) females.The sex ratio in Defence Colony is 878, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Defence Colony Tehsil is 66.23 k (66,230) which is 10.38% of Defence Colony Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Defence Colony Tehsil is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Defence Colony Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South District in the state of NCT OF DELHI in India.
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Defence Colony Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Defence Colony Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.24 Lac (8,24,293), indicating a 29.25% increased from Defence Colony's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.88 Lac.
Defence Colony Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Defence Colony Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.39 Lac (8,39,068), projecting a 31.56% increased from Defence Colony's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.96 Lac.
Defence Colony Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Defence Colony Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.08 Lac (4,08,380), accounting for 64.03% of the Defence Colony Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.17 Lac (2,16,689), and the Hindu female population is around 1.92 Lac (1,91,691).
Defence Colony Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Defence Colony Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,691), accounting for 29.27% of the Defence Colony Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,933), and the Muslim female population is around 84.76 k (84,758).
Defence Colony Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,08,380 | 64.03% |
| Muslim | 1,86,691 | 29.27% |
| Sikh | 25,179 | 3.95% |
| Christian | 11,685 | 1.83% |
| Jain | 3,693 | 0.58% |
| Buddhist | 1,191 | 0.19% |
| Religion not stated | 689 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 267 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDefence Colony Urban Population
The Urban population of Defence Colony Tehsil is 6.38 Lac (6,37,775), with 3.40 Lac (3,39,725) being males and 2.98 Lac (2,98,050) being females, making up 100% of the Defence Colony total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Defence Colony Rural Population
The Rural population of Defence Colony Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Defence Colony total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Defence Colony Literacy Rate
Defence Colony Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Defence Colony Tehsil is 92.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Defence Colony Tehsil is 85.42 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Defence Colony Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.01%, while in the rural regions of Defence Colony Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Defence Colony
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.01 | 92.16 | 85.42 |
| Urban Area | 89.01 | 92.16 | 85.42 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Defence Colony
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.93 | 93.29 | 86.14 |
| Muslim | 85.09 | 88.38 | 81.06 |
| Sikh | 96.77 | 97.97 | 95.54 |
| Christian | 95.23 | 98.08 | 92.84 |
Defence Colony Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Defence Colony Tehsil is 68.48 k (68,480) with 35.96 k (35,958) males and 32.52 k (32,522) females, which is 10.74% of Defence Colony Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Defence Colony Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Defence Colony Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Defence Colony Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Defence Colony
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 878 |
| Urban Area | 878 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Defence Colony
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 885 |
| Muslim | 832 |
| Sikh | 966 |
| Christian | 1174 |
Defence Colony Area & Households
The Total Area of Defence Colony Tehsil is 36.77 Square KM, with a population density of 17,343 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Defence Colony Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Defence Colony Tehsil are 1.38 Lac(1,37,677).
Defence Colony Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Defence Colony Tehsil, there are about 2.32 Lac (2,32,196) workers, making up nearly 36.41% of the Defence Colony Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.85 Lac (1,85,243) are male workers, and about 46.95 k (46,953) are female workers.
Defence Colony - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.24 Lac (8,24,293) | 29.25% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.39 Lac (8,39,068) | 31.56% | 2.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.54 Lac (8,54,030) | 33.91% | 2.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.69 Lac (8,69,104) | 36.27% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.84 Lac (8,84,216) | 38.64% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.99 Lac (8,99,290) | 41% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.14 Lac (9,14,402) | 43.37% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.30 Lac (9,29,589) | 45.75% | 2.38 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.45 Lac (9,44,888) | 48.15% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.60 Lac (9,60,188) | 50.55% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.75 Lac (9,75,450) | 52.95% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.91 Lac (9,90,749) | 55.34% | 2.39 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.06 Lac (10,06,049) | 57.74% | 2.4 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Defence Colony Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.06 Lac (10,06,049), with a male population of 5.27 Lac (5,26,998) and a female population of 4.79 Lac (4,79,143). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from Defence Colony Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.