Hindus of Delhi
Statue of Shiva in Delhi.
Total population
13,712,100 (2011)[1]
81.68% of total population
Religions
Hinduism
Languages
Sanskrit (sacred)
Hindi (majority) and other languages, mainly by diaspora

Hinduism is the majority religion in Delhi, India. According to the 2011 Census of India, the National Capital Territory of Delhi has 13,712,100 Hindus, who form 81.68% of the population.[1] Hinduism can be extensively seen in culture and history of Delhi and was established by Hindu Tomara king, Anangpala.[2] Though, the Hindus have seen some decline in the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire, due to conversions and persecution.[3] Delhi is also home to many Hindu temple and ashrams.[4] There are more than 590 registered temples in Delhi,[5] out of which Kalka, Birla, Akshardham and ISKCON Temple are the most visited.[4]

History

Early history

Hinduism is believed to have been present in Delhi from prehistoric times, during the times of Pandavas when it was their capital by the name of Indraprastha and was under the control of Kuru Kingdom.[6] The area city was also under the rule of the Maurya Empire from 300–100 BCE.[7] The region has been significantly invaded and ruled by many dynasty from 200–800 CE, mainly under the Gupta and Kushan Empire due to its location.[8] Then the city was first time established in 1052 CE by Hindu king, Anangpal Tomar of Tomara dynasty, when he established Anangpur as the capital city of his kingdom.[9]

Demographics

Population by District

#Sub-districtTotal populationHindu population %
1Central Delhi58232036414862.53%
2East Delhi1709346141085282.54%
3New Delhi14200412448287.66%
4North Delhi88797872644381.81%
5North East Delhi2241624152933768.22%
6North West Delhi3656539321104287.82%
7South Delhi2731929215575978.91%
8South West Delhi2292958210274391.70%
9West Delhi2543243208729482.07%

Population by sub-district

#Sub-districtTotal populationHindu population %
1Chanakya Puri613825302786.39%
2Civil Lines68861661982490.01%
3Connaught Place282282444486.59%
4Darya Ganj2711088932032.95%
5Defence Colony63777540838064.03%
6Delhi Cantonment28614026006090.89%
7Gandhi Nagar39534229853375.51%
8Hauz Khas1231293102203783.01%
9Kalkaji86286172534284.06%
10Karol Bagh13659912437491.05%
11Kotwali691744158860.12%
12Model Town59581049097382.40%
13Najafgarh1365152126801092.88%
14Narela80991371902388.78%
15Pahar Ganj17461315045486.16%
16Parliament Street523944701189.73%
17Patel Nagar1262158101837180.68%
18Preet Vihar106609889832684.26%
19Punjabi Bagh79945369888487.42%
20Rajouri Garden48163237003976.83%
21Sadar Bazar1301886503149.95%
22Saraswati Vihar2250816200104688.90%
23Seelam Pur137877989285764.76%
24Seema Puri53991443049679.73%
25Shahdara32293120598463.79%
26Vasant Vihar64166657467389.56%
27Vivek Vihar24790621399386.32%

Communities

In local and ruler Delhi, the Gurjar, Jats, Rajput, Brahmin and other Valmiki community have been residing in Delhi from long times.[10][11] After Partition, many Punjabis (mainly Hindus and Sikhs) from Pakistan came and settled in New Delhi. Due to Urbanization of New Delhi many people of Bihar, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and other neighbouring regions came to settle in Delhi.[12]

References

Citations

  1. 1 2 Indian census 2011, p. 6-7.
  2. ↑ Vasanji 2019, p. 7.
  3. ↑ Er-info 2014.
  4. 1 2 Trans Travel 2016.
  5. ↑ Ixigo 2013.
  6. ↑ Tillotson 2019, p. 6.
  7. ↑ Singh 2006, p. 14.
  8. ↑ Singh 2006, p. 12.
  9. ↑ Dwivedi 1983, p. 188.
  10. ↑ Delhi polls 2019.
  11. ↑ Kumar 2013, p. 2.
  12. ↑ RE 1993, p. 32 Ch: Delhi: The Stop-Go Capital: A Summation

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