South West Delhi has a population of 2,292,958 (2011 census), and an area of 420 km², with a population density of 5,445 inhabitants per square kilometre. It is the fourth most populous district in Delhi.
The district court that functions under the Delhi High Court for South West Delhi is also located in Dwarka Sector 10.
Aerial view of South West Delhi at Najafgarh drain
The South West District of Delhi is situated in the southwest part of Delhi. It is located between latitude 28 40' and 28 29’ and longitude between 76 50’ and 77 14’. The South West district has a varied character with Kapashera Sub Division as predominantly rural the Dwarka Sub Division as mostly urban and Najafgarh Sub Divisions as a mix of both urban and rural populations.
According to the 2011 census South West Delhi has a population of 2,292,958[7] roughly equal to the nation of Latvia[8] or the US state of New Mexico.[9] This gives it a ranking of 198th in India (out of a total of 640).[7] The district has a population density of 5,445 inhabitants per square kilometre (14,100/sq mi).[7] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 30.62%.[7] South West Delhi has a sex ratio of 836 females for every 1000 males,[7] and a literacy rate of 88.81%.[7]