New Delhi

Name: New Delhi
Address: South Asia, India

South Asia, India

India

People from New Delhi are called:

Male/General:

Delhiite

Pronunciation:

/njuː ˈdɛli/

Quick Facts

Population:: 33,807,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: India
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Persian 'Dilli'. 'New Delhi' refers to the British-built section. Demonym is 'Delhiite'.

About New Delhi

Capital of India, part of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Seat of all three branches of Indian government.
Home to historic Red Fort, India Gate, and Qutub Minar.
Mix of ancient monuments and modern infrastructure.
Major center for politics, culture, and international diplomacy.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Mumbai

1,400 km southwest

People are called:

Mumbaikar

Lahore

400 km northwest

People are called:

Lahori

Kathmandu

1,000 km northeast

People are called:

Kathmanduese

Quick Facts

Population:: 33,807,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: India
Region:: South Asia

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