Delhi Political Map
Administrative and political map of Delhi NCT showing districts, assembly constituencies, municipal zones, and government divisions
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
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.
Delhi has 11 districts: Central, New Delhi, North, North West, North East, East, South, South West, South East, West, and Shahdara.
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.