Population of Delhi - The population of New
Delhi has increased rapidly in last 10 years. From a figure of 400000 in
year 1901, the population of Delhi has increased to around 16753235 in
current year 2011. There has been tremendous development in transport,
education and other facilities offered by the government and other
agencies in Delhi. The population of Delhi is expected to rise 40% by
the year 2020. Better roads and a good living standard in Delhi have
attracted people from all over India.
According to 2001 Census of India, the population of Delhi was
13,782,976. In 2004 this figure increased to 15,279,000. The capital of
India is considered to be second largest metropolitan city after Mumbai.
The literacy rate in New Delhi is quiet good at 81.82% approximately.
Estimated figures say that 200,000 to 300,000 people a year settle in
Delhi permanently from other states in India as migrants. These people
come in search of employment and education opportunities and become the
permanent resident of Delhi. A large portion of
New Delhi's
population is formed by this section of migrants coming from other
states.
The
population of Delhi is mainly consists of Hindus, Muslims,
Sikhs and Christians and so on. Hinduism is the main religion in Delhi.
All the major Hindu festivals are celebrated by Hindu community in New
Delhi. Islam forms the second largest population after Hindus in New
Delhi. Majority of the Muslim population live in the Old Delhi areas
like Chandni Chowk, Daryaganj, and so on. Sikhism is another major
religion in Delhi forming large community in capital of India.
Current Population of New Delhi in 2011:
Current Population of New Delhi in 2011 is
16753235*
Population of Delhi in 2010 was - 15000000
(estimated) According to latest Census of India 2011, District
wise population of Delhi also showed an increase as compared to last
census of 2001. Know more on area wise population of New Delhi.