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Burari, Delhi

Burari is a town located in Central district in the Union Territory of Delhi, India. It is located near the bank of the Yamuna river. Many villages in ancient times were part of this area, which combined to form a large constituency now known as Burari. The majority of the population are Hindu, while there are significant minorities of Muslims, Jains, and Christians. Coronation Park, marking events connected with British imperial rule in India, is located in Burari.

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Burari, براڑی, बुराड़ी
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Burari, براڑی, बुराड़ी
Coordinates: 28°45′33″N 77°11′38″E / 28.75916°N 77.19380°E / 28.75916; 77.19380
Country India
Union TerritoryDelhi
DistrictCentral
Government
 • TypeDemocracy
 • BodyState legislative assemblies of India
Area
 • Total
11.2 km2 (4.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2026)2
 • Total
218,000 to 251,000
 • Density19,500/km2 (50,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, English
 • SecondaryUrdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
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110084

Burari is a town located in Central district in the Union Territory of Delhi, India. It is located near the bank of the Yamuna river. Many villages in ancient times were part of this area, which combined to form a large constituency now known as Burari. The majority of the population are Hindu, while there are significant minorities of Muslims, Jains, and Christians. Coronation Park, marking events connected with British imperial rule in India, is located in Burari.3

History

An event the remembered as the Burari deaths occurred here in 2018, when 11 people of a family committed mass suicide for alleged cultist reasons.4

Languages and demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2001 69,333—    
2011 146,190+110.9%
Source: Government of India5
Hinduism
93.31%
Islam
3.62%
Sikhism
1.45%
Christianity
1.38%
Jainism
0.16%
Buddhism
0.04%
Others
0.04%
Religions in Burari (2011)

In 2011, Burari had a population of 146,190, with 78,103 males and 68,086 females. It had grown by 110.9% from 2001, when it had a population of 69,333. The average literacy rate of Burari is 88.98%, with male literacy at 94.17 and female literacy at 83.05 percent. The ratio between males and females is 872 females per 1000 males. The most prominent religion in Burari is Hinduism, with 93.3% of people being Hindu. The second most is Islam, but with only about 4%.6 The official language of this area is Hindi but other official languages include English and Urdu.

References

References

  1. "Burari in North Delhi". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  2. "Census Tables". censusindia.gov.in. Government of India. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  3. On 106th anniversary of New Delhi, Coronation Pillar stands defaced, The New Indian Express, updated on 17 December 2017, accessed on 22 May 2026
  4. "Burari deaths: Delhi Police closure report mentions no foul play". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  5. "Census Tables". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  6. "Burari Population 2024". census2011.co.in. Government of India. Retrieved 6 January 2024.