Facts About Delhi

 Delhi is a vast city. It is spread over a big area and its influence (as the higher ranking settlement) extends over the whole of north western India. Here are some of facts and figures which may be of use to you. The source of this information is the 'Delhi Statistical Handbook - 1996' - Published by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of National Capital Territory.

 North Latitude -

28024'17" to 28053'00"

Area -

1483 sq. kms

East Longitude -

76050'24" to 77020'37"

Urban -

685.34 sq. kms

Greatest Length -

51.90 kms

Rural -

797.66 sq. kms

Greatest Width -

48.48 kms

Villages -

209

Census Towns -

29

Municipal Bodies -

3

Tehsil -

2

Population 1981 -

6220406
   

Population 1991 -

9420644
   

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