Delhi Overview Delhi , or the National Capital Territory (NCT) of India, is a large metropolitan area in India. Delhi is the fifth most populous city in the world and the largest city in India area-wise. Delhi has an estimated 2016 population of 18.6 million. The ancient city of Delhi in northern India is a union territory in India that also contains New Delhi , the country’s capital. Inhabited since the 6th century, Delhi has served as the capital of many empires and kingdoms over hundreds of years. Now, Delhi ’s urban area is home to 30.3 million people, 10.9 of which live in the city area (as of 2019). Delhi is the fifth most populous city in the world, and is the largest city area-wise in all of India. Delhi covers 1,484 square kilometers ... Population , decadal growth rate and net change of Delhi from 1901 to 2011. District wise population of Delhi . Population of Delhi city is 11,034,555 as per official census report for 2011. Delhi city is situated in Delhi State/UT.
