North IndiaUnion TerritoryDL
Delhi
Capital: New Delhi
#35
Area Rank
#3
Pop. Rank
86.3%
Literacy
11
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalNew Delhi
Largest CityDelhi
Formation1 November 1956 (UT); National Capital Territory since 1991
Population1.68 crore (2011)
Area1,484 sq km
LanguagesHindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Literacy Rate86.3%
Districts11
Major RiversYamuna
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.National Capital Territory โ has a Legislative Assembly but limited powers vs full state
- 2.Red Fort โ Mughal fort where PM addresses nation on Independence Day
- 3.Qutub Minar (72.5 m) โ world's tallest brick minaret; UNESCO World Heritage
- 4.Delhi Sultanate ruled India from here (1206โ1526)
- 5.New Delhi designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker (1911โ1931)
- 6.India Gate โ war memorial for 70,000 Indian soldiers of WWI
- 7.Humayun's Tomb was the first garden tomb in India (UNESCO)
โญFamous For
India GateRed FortQutub MinarLotus TempleNational capitalChandni Chowk
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟAsola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Tips
- โDelhi has a Legislative Assembly but is not a full state โ LG (Lt. Governor) has certain overriding powers
- โ69th Constitutional Amendment Act (1991) gave Delhi special status as NCT
- โNew Delhi (capital) โ Delhi (UT) โ New Delhi is a district within Delhi
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Delhi?
When was Delhi officially formed?