Delhi Eighth Five Year Plan 1992-97 and Annual Plan 1992-93 Volume I

Abstract

From Introduction: Delhi is spread over an area of 1483 sq. kms. Its maximum length is around 33 miles and the maximum width is 30 miles. Out of the total area of 1483 sq. kms., 797 sq. kms. is rural and 686 sq kms. is urban. There are three local bodies viz. Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Committee and Delhi Cantonment Board whose respective area is 1397.3 sq. kms , 42.7 sq. kms. and 43 sq kms. The entire rural area falls within the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation of Delhi. For development purposes, the rural area is divided into 5 community development blocks, namely Alipur, Kanjhawala (Nangloi), Najafgaih, Mehrauli and Shahdara. There are 369 villages in Delhi of which 258 villages are still having their rural character while 111 villages have been largely urbanised. According to the 1991 Census urban area accounted for 90% population whereas only 10% population lived in rural areas. The distinction between the rural and the urban areas of Delhi is gradually diminishing. In next 10 years or so, the present negligible 10% rural population is likely to get merged in the urban extension and the city as a whole will get transformed into a highly urbanised growth centre.