Delhi Administrative Overview

Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. It is governed jointly by the Central Government and the Delhi Government, with unique administrative arrangements.

Total Districts

11 revenue districts under District Magistrates

Assembly Seats

70 legislative assembly constituencies

Lok Sabha Seats

7 parliamentary constituencies

Total Area

1,484 sq km (573 sq miles)

Delhi Districts

Delhi is divided into 11 administrative districts:

District Headquarters Area (sq km) Key Areas
Central Delhi Daryaganj 25 Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Paharganj
New Delhi Chanakyapuri 35 Parliament, India Gate, Diplomatic Enclave
North Delhi Alipur 60 Model Town, GTB Nagar, Civil Lines
North West Delhi Kanjhawala 440 Rohini, Pitampura, Narela
North East Delhi Seelampur 60 Shahdara, Dilshad Garden, Seelampur
East Delhi Geeta Colony 64 Preet Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Mayur Vihar
South Delhi Defence Colony 250 Hauz Khas, Greater Kailash, Saket
South West Delhi Vasant Vihar 420 Dwarka, Janakpuri, Najafgarh
South East Delhi Defence Colony 43 Nehru Place, Kalkaji, Okhla
West Delhi Rajouri Garden 129 Rajouri Garden, Hari Nagar, Tilak Nagar
Shahdara Shahdara 25 Shahdara, Vivek Vihar, Anand Vihar

Parliamentary Constituencies

Delhi has 7 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies:

  • Chandni Chowk: North and Central Delhi areas
  • North East Delhi: Trans-Yamuna areas
  • East Delhi: East of Yamuna including Shahdara
  • New Delhi: Central and New Delhi districts
  • North West Delhi: Rohini, Narela, outer areas
  • West Delhi: Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden areas
  • South Delhi: South and South West Delhi

Municipal Governance

Delhi's municipal governance is handled by:

  • Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD): Unified civic body for entire Delhi
  • New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC): Lutyens' Delhi area
  • Delhi Cantonment Board: Delhi Cantonment area

Delhi in India

Delhi is located in Northern India and shares its borders with:

  • Haryana: West, North, and South sides
  • Uttar Pradesh: East side (across Yamuna River)

Delhi serves as the political capital of India, housing the Parliament, Supreme Court, and the offices of the President and Prime Minister. It is part of the larger National Capital Region (NCR) which includes parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Political Map FAQs

Is Delhi a state or union territory?

Delhi is a Union Territory with special status - it has its own elected government and legislative assembly but certain subjects like police, land, and public order are controlled by the Central Government.

How many districts are in Delhi?

Delhi has 11 districts: Central, New Delhi, North, North West, North East, East, South, South West, South East, West, and Shahdara.

What is the capital of Delhi?

New Delhi is technically a district within Delhi NCT and serves as the capital of India. Delhi itself is a union territory and does not have a separate capital.