Northern India
Delhi
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is India's capital city and one of the world's largest metropolitan regions. It is known for its rich history, political importance, modern infrastructure, educational institutions, markets, heritage monuments, and cultural diversity.
33M
People
1,484 km²
Area
11
Districts
7
LS Seats
Capital: New Delhi
UT Formed: 1956
Language: Hindi, English, Punjabi
Basic Information
UT Name: National Capital Territory of Delhi
Capital: New Delhi
Formation: Union Territory in 1956
Official Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi & Urdu
Geography & Climate
Area: 1,484 sq km
River: Yamuna River
Climate: Extreme summers, monsoon & cool winters
Region: Indo-Gangetic Plains
Political Parties
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Indian National Congress (INC)
Administration
Lieutenant Governor: Vinai Kumar Saxena
Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta
Legislative Assembly: 70 Seats
Demographics
Population: ~33 million
Literacy: ~86%
Urbanization: Nearly 100% Urban
Diversity: People from all Indian states
Economy
Main Sectors: IT, Government, Finance, Trade
Markets: Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh
Startups: Major startup & corporate hub
Culture
Festivals: Diwali, Eid, Holi, Gurpurab
Food: Chole Bhature, Kebabs, Butter Chicken
Arts: Theatre, Urdu poetry & modern culture
Tourism & Heritage
Red Fort: UNESCO World Heritage Site
India Gate: National war memorial
Qutub Minar: Historic monument & UNESCO site
Lotus Temple: Famous architectural landmark
Transportation
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Metro: Delhi Metro — India's largest metro network
Rail: Major railway junctions across India
Education
Delhi University — Top central university
JNU & Jamia: Renowned higher education institutions
IIT Delhi: Premier engineering institute
Interesting Facts
Delhi has been the capital of several empires for centuries.
Home to India's Parliament, Supreme Court & Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Delhi Metro is among the world's largest rapid transit systems.
Old Delhi and New Delhi reflect two very different historical eras.