Union Territory of India
Delhi
Reported
Last updated 11 Oct 2026
Delhi is a union territory in northern India with its capital at New Delhi. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 16,787,941 over an area of about 1,484 km².
Capital
New Delhi
National Capital Territory of Delhi
Area
1,484 km²
Population
16,787,941
Year 2011 · Census of India 2011
Density
11,312.6 /km²
Calculated
Formed
1 November 1956
Union territory since 1956; National Capital Territory under the 69th Amendment
Official language(s)
Hindi; English; Punjabi and Urdu (second official languages)
Overview
Delhi, India's capital territory, is a city of layers: Mughal monuments and bazaars in Old Delhi, the grand avenues of Lutyens' New Delhi, Sultanate-era ruins in Mehrauli and modern neighbourhoods spreading in every direction. Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Red Fort, Qutb Minar and Humayun's Tomb – sit within a few hours' drive of each other.
Districts of Delhi
The district directory for Delhi has not been published yet.
Major cities & towns
All citiesHistory & formation
Delhi has been the capital of many empires, from the Tomar and Chauhan Rajputs and the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughals. The British moved their capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, and New Delhi was inaugurated in 1931. Delhi became a union territory in 1956 and was given its own legislative assembly as the National Capital Territory under the 69th Constitutional Amendment.
Rivers, mountains & protected areas
Culture, festivals & cuisine
Delhi is famous for street food in Chandni Chowk, Sufi music at the Nizamuddin dargah, Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path, and a vibrant arts and theatre scene.
State symbols
State symbols for Delhi are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | Unicameral |
|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats | 70 |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 7 |
| Rajya Sabha seats | 3 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Tourist places & heritage
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Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported