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Delhi

Decide whether to visit or live in Delhi, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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01 · Overview

Delhi, in brief

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delhi

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Delhi located and what are its coordinates?

Delhi is situated in India at geographic coordinates 28.6519, 77.2315 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Delhi?

Delhi has a recorded population of approximately 11,034,555 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Delhi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Delhi include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Delhi?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Delhi, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.