Overview
The New Delhi district is one of the eleven administrative districts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. Despite its small geographical area and relatively low population compared to other districts of Delhi, it holds considerable national importance as it contains the seat of the Government of India, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament of India, the Supreme Court of India, and the offices of most central ministries.
Key facts
| Type | Revenue district |
|---|---|
| Union territory | Delhi |
| Region | Central Delhi |
| Headquarters | Jamnagar House area, New Delhi |
| Administrative head | District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner |
| Country | India |
Administration
The district is administered by a District Magistrate (also designated Deputy Commissioner) under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. For revenue and administrative purposes, the district is divided into sub-divisions and tehsils, the principal ones being Connaught Place, Chanakyapuri, and Parliament Street. Each sub-division is headed by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
Law and order in the district falls under the New Delhi District of the Delhi Police, which is headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police. Several police stations, including Parliament Street, Tilak Marg, Mandir Marg, Connaught Place, and Tughlak Road, fall within its jurisdiction.
Geography
The New Delhi district is centrally located within the National Capital Territory. It is bordered by the Central Delhi district to the north, the East Delhi and the Yamuna river to the east, the South Delhi district to the south, and parts of West Delhi to the west. The terrain is largely flat, forming part of the Indo-Gangetic plain, with the Delhi Ridge passing along its western fringes.
Significance
The district contains the planned imperial capital designed in the early twentieth century by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, an area commonly referred to as Lutyens' Delhi. Major landmarks within the district include:
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India
- Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan)
- The North and South Block Secretariat buildings
- India Gate and the surrounding Rajpath/Kartavya Path
- Connaught Place, the central business district
- Chanakyapuri, the diplomatic enclave housing most foreign embassies
- The Supreme Court of India complex
- Jantar Mantar
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, New Delhi district has the smallest population among the districts of Delhi. The population is largely associated with government service, diplomatic missions, and ancillary commercial activities. The district records a high literacy rate and a relatively balanced sex ratio in comparison with other districts of the territory.
Economy
The economy of the district is driven primarily by government administration, services, hospitality, and high-end retail. Connaught Place is one of the most prominent commercial and financial hubs of northern India, hosting banks, corporate offices, and retail establishments. Khan Market and Janpath are notable shopping precincts.
Transport
The district is well connected by the Delhi Metro, with Rajiv Chowk serving as a major interchange between the Yellow and Blue lines. New Delhi Railway Station, one of the busiest railway stations in India, lies on the boundary of the district. Major arterial roads such as Rajpath, Janpath, Akbar Road, and Sardar Patel Marg traverse the district.
Related topics
- Delhi
- Districts of Delhi
- New Delhi
- Lutyens' Delhi
- Government of India
- National Capital Territory of Delhi
References
- Wikidata entity: Q8560886
- Government of NCT of Delhi, Office of the District Magistrate (New Delhi)
- Census of India, 2011