States/Delhi
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| Delhi | |
|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Districts | 11 |
| Area | 1,490 km² |
| Population (2011) | 16,787,941 |
| Official Language(s) | Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu |
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions. Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi). According to the 2011 census, Delhi's city proper population was over 11 million, while the NCT's population was about 16.8 million.
Political Leaders
Professionals
- List of notable professionals from Delhi.
Institutions
- Major universities and institutes in Delhi.
Notable Personalities
- Famous people from Delhi.