|
| Area |
:1,483 sq
.km |
| Capital |
:Delhi |
| Languages |
:Hindi, Punjab and Urdu |
| Population |
:13,782,976 |
| Male |
:75,70,890 |
|
Female |
:62,12,086 |
| Literacy |
:81.82% |
 The national capital territory of Delhi with an area of
1483sq.km is situated between the Himalayas and Aravalis range in
the heart of the Indian sub-continent. It is surrounded on 3 sides by
Haryana and to the east, across the river Yamuna by Uttar Pradesh. The
major part of the territory lies on the western side of the river Yamuna, only
some villages and the urban area of Shahdara lie on the eastern side of the
river. Its greatest length is around 33 miles and the greatest breadth is 30
miles. Delhi's altitude ranges between 213 to 305 metres above the sea
level.
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