Delhi Facts and Information
General Information
| Capital | New Delhi (also national capital of India) |
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| Formation as UT | 9 February 1992 (69th Amendment) |
| Largest City | Delhi |
| Name | National Capital Territory of Delhi |
| Official Languages | Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu |
| State Bird | House sparrow |
| State Flower | Alfalfa |
Government and Administration
| Chief Minister | Rekha Gupta |
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| High Court | Delhi High Court |
| Legislature | Unicameral (70 Assembly seats) |
| Lieutenant Governor | Taranjit Singh Sandhu |
| Lok Sabha Seats | 7 |
| Number of Districts | 11 |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 3 |
Geography and Environment
| Area | 1,484 km² |
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| Climate | Humid subtropical with extreme variations |
| Forest/Tree Cover | ~21.9% (Aravalli ridge) |
| Major River | Yamuna |
Demographics and Social Structure
| Density | ~11,320/km² (one of highest in India) |
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| Literacy Rate | 86.21% (one of highest in India) |
| Population (2011 Census) | 16.8 million |
| Sex Ratio | 868 |
| Urbanization | 97.5% (almost entirely urban) |
Economy and Industry
| GSDP (FY24) | ~₹11 lakh crore |
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| Major Industries | IT, telecom, hotels, banking, retail, manufacturing |
| Per Capita Income | Among highest in India |
| Sector Mix | Services dominate (~85% of GSDP) |
Education and Research
| IIM | IIM Rohtak (NCR), IIFT |
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| Premier Institutes | IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, JNU, Delhi University |
| Top Universities | DU, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia |
Infrastructure and Connectivity
| Expressways | Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Meerut, Yamuna Expressway |
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| Major Airport | Indira Gandhi International (busiest in India) |
| Metro Network | Delhi Metro (3rd largest in the world) |
| Rail Hub | New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin |
Culture and Heritage
| Cuisine | Mughlai influences; chaat, butter chicken, kebabs |
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| Languages | Cosmopolitan mix; Hindi & Punjabi most common |
| Major Festival | Diwali, Holi, Eid celebrated grandly |
| UNESCO Sites | Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar |
Tourism and Places of Interest
| Market | Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place |
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| Modern Landmark | India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lotus Temple |
| Religious Sites | Akshardham, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple |
| UNESCO Site | Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar |
Fun facts
| 8 Cities | Delhi has been the site of 8 historic cities over millennia |
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| Capital Continuity | Has been capital of multiple empires: Mughal, British, Independent India |
| Metro Achievement | Delhi Metro is the first carbon-credit-earning metro in the world |