DELHI-The Capital of INDIA
Delhi locally pronounced Dillee or Dehli officially the National Capital Territory of INDIA .It is the largest metropolis and the 2nd most populous metropolis in India and 8th most populous metropolis in the world with 16.7 million residents in the territory as of the 2011 census. There are nearly 22.2 million residents in the greater NCR(National Capital Region) urban area which includes the neighboring cities of Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad,Gurgaon,Sonepat and Faridabad along with other smaller nearby towns.
Some of the geographical facts of Delhi
Coordinates: 28°36′36″N 77°13′48″ECoordinates : 28°36′36″N 77°13′48″E
Federal District: 1,484.0 km2 (573.0 sq mi) Land: 159.0 km2 (61.4 sq mi) Water: 18.0 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Population of Delhi
Current Population of Delhi in 2011 Total Male Population Total Female Population Sex Ratio in Delhi Literacy Rate in Delhi
16753235 8976410 7776825 866 females per 1000 males 86%
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*
District wise Population of National Capital territory(NCT)
Total Population in Delhi South Delhi South West Delhi North Delhi North East Delhi North West Delhi East Delhi Centra Delhi New Delhi West Delhi 16753235 2733752 2292363 883418 2240749 3651261 1707725 578671 133713 2531583
Growth of Population in Delhi
Cenus 1901 1911 1921 1931 Population 405819 413851 488452 636246 Growth in % 2.0% 18.0% 30.3%
With an estimated net State Domestic Product (FY 2010) of 157,817 crore (US$31.48 billion) in nominal terms and ~ 630,000 crore (US$125.69 billion) in PPP terms, Delhi is the largest commercial center in northern India.In 2010, Delhi had a per capita income of 135,820 (US$2,709.61) at current prices, the third highest in India after Chandigarh and Goa as of 2010. Delhi's GDP (at 2004-05 prices), on an average, has registered an astonishing 10.7% growth for the past five years, making it one of the fastest emerging city in the region. Being a rich city, it is also one of the most livable cities in the country. As per the Economic survey of Delhi (2005-2006), the tertiary sector contributes 70.95% of Delhi's gross SDP followed by secondary and primary sectors, with 25.20% and 3.85% contribution, respectively. Delhi's workforce constitutes 32.82% of the population showing an increase of 52.52% between 1991 and 2001. Delhi's unemployment
rates decreased from 12.57% in 1999–2000 to 4.63% in 2003.In December 2004, 636,000 people were registered with various employment exchange programmes in Delhi. In 2001 the total workforce in all government (union and state) and quasi-government sector was 620,000. In comparison, the organized private sector employed 219,000.Key service industries include information technology, telecommunications, hotels, banking, media and tourism. Delhi's manufacturing industry has also grown considerably as many consumer goods industries have established manufacturing units and headquarters in and around Delhi. Delhi's large consumer market, coupled with the easy availability of skilled labour, has attracted foreign investment in Delhi. In 2001, the manufacturing sector employed 1,440,000 workers while the number of industrial units was 129,000. Construction, power, telecommunications, health and community services, and real estate form integral parts of Delhi's economy. Delhi has India's one of the largest and fastest growing retail industries.
Education
Schools and higher educational institutions in Delhi are administered either by the Directorate of Education, the NCT government, or private organizations. In the year 2006, higher education institutions in the city included 165 colleges; five medical colleges and eight engineering colleges,seven major universities (Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU),National Law University (NLU Delhi), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Jamia Hamdard), and nine deemed universities. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and National Law University are the only state universities; IGNOU is for distance education learning; the rest are all central universities. Private schools in Delhi—which employ either English or Hindi as the language of instruction—are affiliated to one of three administering bodies: the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), theCentral Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) or the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). In 2004–05, approximately 15.29 lakh (1.529 million) students were enrolled in primary schools, 8.22 lakh (0.822 million) in middle schools and 6.69 lakh (0.669 million) in secondary schools across Delhi. Female students represented 49%
of the total enrollment. The same year, the Delhi government spent between 1.58% and 1.95% of its gross state domestic product on education. Higher education or research institutes in Delhi include All India Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Planning and Architecture, Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & PGIMER, Maulana Azad Medical College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indian Statistical Institute, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi Technological University, National Law University, Delhi, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Indian Law Institute, Delhi School of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, AJK, Mass Communication Research Centre etc. As of 2008, about 16% of all Delhi residents possessed at least a college graduate degree. Literacy rate in Delhi is 82.3%
Infrastructure
Delhi has seen major infrastructural changes over the past few years amidst increased foreign investment and economic growth. Delhi’s infrastructure is attracting MNCs and corporate bodies from all over the world. Information technology, BPOs and other IT Services are among the growing industries in Delhi. Delhi has the infrastructure to be called as the modern city. Recent developments and economical growth in Delhi have put the city on the global map competing with other top notch cities in the world. Delhi has a much improved infrastructure with new roads, flyovers, bridges, healthcare facilities, sanitation, etc. Education in Delhi has always been the specialty of Delhi with so many good schools and colleges to choose from. Other major initiatives of the government include telecom, housing, power facilities, and transportation. In the coming few years, Delhi is expected to be a city with minimum red lights, which means that the traffic problem will be reduced to a great extent. Primary facilities of transportation and healthcare are no more a subject of concern for the people of Delhi because the government has plans to expand the existing Metro Rail Service to other
parts of Delhi and NCR. Also, the health care facilities have improved with free services to poor and advanced treatments available at government hospitals. Delhi government has outlined major proposals in Delhi Master Plan-2021 (MPD 2021) which include major infrastructural changes in the city. Some of the main proposals are extension of present commercial areas in Delhi, re-development in the form of new multi-storied buildings and encouraging population shift to NCR. Delhi Metro Rail: Metro rail service in Delhi has come as a much awaited gift for the people of Delhi which has indeed changed the transport facility of the city. It has become the "life line" of Delhi as people are dependent on Delhi Metro for commuting to different places within the city. Delhi Metro Project has been recognized all over the world for its specialty in terms of a hi-tech rail and better equipped transport system. The project is under the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, DMRC and it deserves all the credit for transforming the transport service of the city. Delhi Airports: International Airport of Delhi popularly known as Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 24 kilometers south of New Delhi. It is a two-terminal airport with major Airlines from across the world having flights to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport. Out of the two terminals, one is the Domestic Terminal some 3 kilometers away from the International Terminal. Delhi Hotels: Delhi has hotels and tourist accommodation all across the city with cheap and best service. Hotels in Delhi suit all pockets where a visitor has a number of options to choose from. If you are habitual of a luxurious lifestyle then Delhi has five star and three star hotels offering quality service. There are many low budget hotels in Pahar Ganj area of New Delhi which is flooded with hotels. Tourists from around the country find this place a suitable option because of its vicinity to New Delhi railway station and Central Delhi.
Transport System in Delhi: Delhi Transport Corporation or the DTC is the main transportation medium in Delhi. DTC plies all round Delhi with buses at frequent intervals to ease the commuting of passengers. DTC is the world's largest compressed natural gas bus service. The service has come a long way since its inception in the year 1984. Now all buses have been converted into CNG in order to control the pollution level of the city. Apart from the bus service of the DTC, there are private Blue Line services which are under the private hands. Hospitals in Delhi: Medical facility is an integral part of a well established city and Delhi ranks among the best in medical facilities in India. In Delhi, there are a number of government and non-government organizations offering health care facilities to the citizens. Directorate of health Services (DHS) under the government of NCT of Delhi is the major agency committed to delivering better health care. It coordinates with other government and nongovernment organization to deliver thebest medical facility in Delhi.
Tourism
Delhi is the place which has a high esteem history and culture to boast on. Historical monuments and ancient architecture makes the city a sought after destination for tourists and connoisseurs. Among the most popular monuments in Delhi are the Red Fort, Purana Quila, Qutub Minar, Iron Pillar, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar and Lotus Temple. Monuments of a city give you an insight to the city's past and history. Delhi is ahistoric land which has a diversified culture and the effect of the past civilization can be seen even today among the citizens and the demography of Delhi. People of Delhi are very proud of the cultural heritage and this is reason why people don't hesitate in planning a vacation to Delhi. The monuments in the city are very well preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India which goes to show the importance of preserving the ancient remains over other developmental activities. Another factor that is responsible for these well maintained structures is the vocal nature of the citizens who fight and raise their voices to protect the ancient heritage and culture. This is indeed very commendable because you need such places to experience peace and tranquility away from the rush of hectic and busy lifestyle where everyone is running to make their ends meet.
The richness of Delhi's heritage can be seen in grand Mughal forts and the temples that represent great Indian architecture. Other important aspects are the buildings made in European style, the churches and public buildings along the central Delhi landscape. Some of the tourist places in delhi:
Monuments in Delhi
Chattarpur Mandir Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Guruidwara Shish Ganj Lodi Tomb Parliament House Purana Qila Rashtrapati Bhavan Safdarjung Tomb
Akshardham Temple: Akshardham Temple in Delhi has an important place in Delhi's tourism. The structure depicts great Indian culture and its architecture is simply immaculate. The temple is located at NH 24, Noida Mor, New Delhi. This amazing structure comprises of 20,000 statues, floral motifs and exquisite carved pillars made of stones. Humayun's Tomb: Visiting Humayun's tomb is a wonderful experience where you get to see the Mughal architecture and the history of Mughal India. Humayun's tomb is preceded by a tomb with blue dome. The dome has been made with Persian tiles which became very popular since Mughals came to India. Lal Qila (Red Fort): Lal Quila also called the Red Fort is one of the most important monuments of India. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. The whole structure is made of Red stone. The fort was built by Shahjahan - the Mughal King who also built the famous Taj Mahal - in 1648. Shahjahan called it the Uru-Mu’alla. Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and Red Fort was the new capital. Lotus Temple: Lotus Temple is one of the remarkable architectures of Bahai faith. It is located at Kalkaji in New Delhi. The temple looks like a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. The temple has no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religions. The place provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom. The Bahai temple was completed in 1986. Since then the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its splendid architecture and design. Lotus Temple is among the most visited monuments in India. Qutub Minar: The tall and ever attractive monument of Delhi which can be seen from most parts of the city is called the Qutab Minar. Every body has the same question when one sees the structure for the first time. The question that is often being put up is "Why the monument is that big?" or "Was there any specific reason to build such a tall building or it was just a wish of the person who built it?" Well, the exact reason is assumed to have something related to commemorating the victory. Mughals used to build victory towers to proclaim and celebrate victories. Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India. Located in Old Delhi, the mosque has the capacity to accommodate 25000 devotees. Jama Masjid was completed in 1656 AD and it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece. Close to some 5000 craftsmen were involved in the construction of the msque. It is located in Old Delhi, just opposite to the famous Lal Quila or the Red Fort.
India Gate: India Gate is situated on the Raj Path of New Delhi. India Gate was built by Edwin Lutyens to pay homage to the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I and the Afgan War. Closely looking at the walls of India Gate would let you know the names of 90,000 soldiers who died during the World War I, the Afgan War and the North-West Frontier operations. The structure was finally completed in the year 1931. India Gate was originally called the All India War Memorial. Safdarjung Tomb: The Tomb of Mirza Muqim Abu’l Mansur Khan entitled Safdar Jung (A.D. 1739-54), victory of Avadh under Mohammad Shah (A.D. 1719-48) and later his Prime Minister is the last example of the Mughal tomb layout, which began with Humayun’s tomb. It is a typical example of the charbagh pattern of Mughal gardens.