Delhi City Guides

Delhi is the National Capital Territory of India, and is a metropolis with approximately 27 million residents as of 2014. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi and is one of the eleven districts of Delhi National Capital Territory.

The local transportation is the lifeline of the capital city of Delhi. More than half of the population in Delhi is dependent on local transport for commuting purposes. The means & modes of transport in New Delhi are many, ranging from the Metro Trains, Local Trains, Buses, Taxies and cabs.

Delhi Quick Facts

Area: 1,483 sq km
Latitudinal parallel: 28.3 N
Longitudinal meridian: 77.13 E
Altitude: 293 m above sea level
Population: 27 million (Census 2014)
Average Temperature: 45C (Max) in May - Jun, 5C (Min) in Dec - Jan
Desirable Clothes: Woolen for winters and light cotton for summers
Rainfall: 714 mm
Monsoon: July to mid-September
Season: Extreme climate with very hot summer and very cold winter
Best time to visit: October to March
STD Code: 011
Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi
Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Bahai Faith

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