Population Data – Delhi Census House Listing Phase Covers Over 2.3 Crore Residents
Population Data – Delhi’s first phase of Census 2027 has recorded significant demographic and housing data, offering an early picture of the capital’s population and living arrangements. According to information gathered during the House Listing Operations, more than 2.3 crore people are currently residing in the city. The exercise concluded on June 14 and covered nearly 76 lakh residential units along with around 55 lakh households across Delhi. Officials, however, clarified that these figures remain provisional and may change after the next stage of the census process is completed.
Population Estimates Remain Preliminary
Authorities involved in the census exercise stated that the current population numbers are based solely on the first phase of data collection. The final and official population count will be established during the Population Enumeration phase, which is scheduled to take place in February 2027. Only after this stage is completed will a definitive population figure for Delhi be released.
Northeast District Reports Highest Population
Among Delhi’s districts, the northeast emerged as the most populated region, with more than 28 lakh residents recorded during the survey. The southwest district followed with approximately 25 lakh people. The west district registered a population of 24,42,346, while the southeast district accounted for 22,70,778 residents.
In contrast, the New Delhi district reported the smallest population, with nearly two lakh residents recorded during the exercise.
Household Numbers Differ Across Districts
The census data also highlighted noticeable differences in household distribution across the capital. Southwest Delhi recorded the highest number of households at 6,25,453, closely followed by the northeast district with 6,13,828 households.
The west district reported 5,89,210 households, while the east district registered 5,47,461. Southeast Delhi accounted for around 5.4 lakh households, and the south district followed with nearly 5.3 lakh households.
Further figures showed that northwest Delhi had close to 4.7 lakh households, while outer north recorded around 4.4 lakh. The north district accounted for nearly four lakh households. Central Delhi registered approximately 2.4 lakh households, whereas Old Delhi recorded around 1.6 lakh. New Delhi district had the lowest household count at roughly 63,000.
Housing Stock Assessment Completed
As part of the House Listing Operations, officials also assessed the number of census houses across districts. Southwest Delhi recorded the highest housing stock, with more than 8.2 lakh census houses. The northeast district followed with over eight lakh houses, while the west district reported a similar figure.
New Delhi district once again recorded the lowest numbers, with close to one lakh census houses identified during the survey.
Special Survey Conducted in New Delhi District
Officials noted that house listing work in the New Delhi district was carried out between April 16 and May 15. During this period, around 63,000 households were covered and nearly 2.5 lakh individuals were recorded.
The first phase of the census focused primarily on creating a detailed inventory of buildings and residential structures. Enumerators also collected information related to household facilities, amenities, and assets available to residents.
Next Phase Scheduled for February 2027
The upcoming Population Enumeration phase will gather detailed demographic, social, and economic information from residents. This stage will play a crucial role in determining the final population count for both Delhi and the country.
The ongoing 16th Census of India is being conducted in two stages. The House Listing and Housing Census began on April 1, 2026, and will continue until September. It will be followed by Population Enumeration in February 2027, after which the official population statistics will be released.