Kalkaji Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kalkaji Tehsil has a population of 8.63 Lac (8,62,861) with 4.69 Lac (4,69,323) males and 3.94 Lac (3,93,538) females.The sex ratio in Kalkaji is 839, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalkaji Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,14,830) which is 13.31% of Kalkaji Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalkaji Tehsil is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kalkaji Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South District in the state of NCT OF DELHI in India.
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Kalkaji Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kalkaji Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.15 Lac (11,15,206), indicating a 29.25% increased from Kalkaji's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.13 Lac.
Kalkaji Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kalkaji Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.35 Lac (11,35,194), projecting a 31.56% increased from Kalkaji's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.22 Lac.
Kalkaji Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kalkaji Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.25 Lac (7,25,342), accounting for 84.06% of the Kalkaji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.95 Lac (3,95,057), and the Hindu female population is around 3.30 Lac (3,30,285).
Kalkaji Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kalkaji Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.07 Lac (1,06,875), accounting for 12.39% of the Kalkaji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 58.52 k (58,523), and the Muslim female population is around 48.35 k (48,352).
Kalkaji Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,25,342 | 84.06% |
| Muslim | 1,06,875 | 12.39% |
| Sikh | 19,025 | 2.2% |
| Christian | 8,286 | 0.96% |
| Jain | 1,879 | 0.22% |
| Buddhist | 820 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 557 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 77 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKalkaji Urban Population
The Urban population of Kalkaji Tehsil is 8.63 Lac (8,62,861), with 4.69 Lac (4,69,323) being males and 3.94 Lac (3,93,538) being females, making up 100% of the Kalkaji total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 839 females for every 1000 males.
Kalkaji Rural Population
The Rural population of Kalkaji Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kalkaji total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kalkaji Literacy Rate
Kalkaji Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.26% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalkaji Tehsil is 90.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalkaji Tehsil is 76.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kalkaji Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.26%, while in the rural regions of Kalkaji Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalkaji
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.26 | 90.66 | 76.57 |
| Urban Area | 84.26 | 90.66 | 76.57 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kalkaji
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85 | 91.5 | 77.18 |
| Muslim | 76.59 | 83.44 | 68.09 |
| Sikh | 91.89 | 95.39 | 88.19 |
| Christian | 92.71 | 95.51 | 89.9 |
Kalkaji Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalkaji Tehsil is 1.35 Lac (1,34,633) with 72.16 k (72,157) males and 62.48 k (62,476) females, which is 15.6% of Kalkaji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 866 females for every 1000 males.
Kalkaji Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kalkaji Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kalkaji Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalkaji
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 839 |
| Urban Area | 839 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalkaji
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 837 |
| Muslim | 827 |
| Sikh | 931 |
| Christian | 1005 |
Kalkaji Area & Households
The Total Area of Kalkaji Tehsil is 60.08 Square KM, with a population density of 14,362 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kalkaji Tehsil are 7The Total Number of households in Kalkaji Tehsil are 1.82 Lac(1,81,954).
Kalkaji Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kalkaji Tehsil, there are about 2.79 Lac (2,78,831) workers, making up nearly 32.31% of the Kalkaji Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.43 Lac (2,43,496) are male workers, and about 35.34 k (35,335) are female workers.
Kalkaji - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.15 Lac (11,15,206) | 29.25% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 11.35 Lac (11,35,194) | 31.56% | 2.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.55 Lac (11,55,437) | 33.91% | 2.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 11.76 Lac (11,75,831) | 36.27% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 11.96 Lac (11,96,277) | 38.64% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 12.17 Lac (12,16,671) | 41% | 2.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 12.37 Lac (12,37,116) | 43.37% | 2.37 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 12.58 Lac (12,57,663) | 45.75% | 2.38 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 12.78 Lac (12,78,362) | 48.15% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 12.99 Lac (12,99,061) | 50.55% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 13.20 Lac (13,19,709) | 52.95% | 2.4 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 13.40 Lac (13,40,408) | 55.34% | 2.39 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 13.61 Lac (13,61,107) | 57.74% | 2.4 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kalkaji Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.61 Lac (13,61,107), with a male population of 7.28 Lac (7,28,036) and a female population of 6.33 Lac (6,32,648). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from Kalkaji Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.