Delhi (Asia & the Pacific)
Population: 35,802,513
GDP: 11,767 USD
Functional Urban Area: 5,569 km2
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Delhi, India's capital and a megacity, operates as the National Capital Territory with a unique governance structure blending state and union territory features. It is subdivided into 11 districts managed locally by three entities: the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the New Delhi Municipal Council, and the Delhi Cantonment Board for specific zones called cantonments. The National Capital Region, a larger planning region including Delhi and neighboring districts in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, is coordinated by the National Capital Region Planning Board to ensure regional development.

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Key findings

The share of population with access to rapid transit in Delhi tripled between 2005 (7%) and 2020 (18%), outperforming the regional average (13%) and showcasing Delhi’s commitment to improving transport accessibility in a rapidly growing megacity.

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