Delhi now has 13 districts: What led to the big administrative overhaul
Delhi is set for its biggest administrative overhaul in decades as the Cabinet approves the reshaping of revenue districts from 11 to 13. The move aligns district boundaries with the MCD, NDMC and Delhi Cantonment Board, streamlining processes from planning and enforcement to property registration under the 'One Delhi, One Boundary, One Window' model.
New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet is set to implement a major reshuffle of the Capital’s 11 revenue districts, increasing them to 13 under a redrawn map — the first such overhaul in decades. The move aligns Delhi’s revenue boundaries with those of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), marking a significant step in administrative restructuring aimed at improving coordination among government agencies.
According to officials, the restructuring represents the most prominent revision of Delhi’s district architecture in more than a decade and also brings revenue boundaries in sync with those of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Delhi Cantonment Board.
‘One Delhi, One Boundary, One Window’
Addressing the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the restructuring would ease multiple administrative processes — from planning and enforcement to property registration.
Praising the NDA-led government, CM Gupta said Delhi had achieved this realignment in just 10 months. She added that the move reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of good governance implemented at a practical level. "One Delhi, One Boundary, One Window – this decision brings the government closer and makes it simpler for every citizen,” she said.
Officials highlighted that mismatched boundaries had caused hesitation among departments for years. Many areas in Delhi fell under one revenue district but were attached to a different municipal zone, leading to overlapping mandates, inconsistent responses to complaints, and persistent gaps in land record management.
What’s changing?
The new structure is expected to become fully operational by December 2025. A gazette notification from the revenue department will be issued within 15 days, with the 13 districts coming into effect on January
According to the notification, Delhi will now have 13 districts and 39 sub-divisions, up from the existing 33.
The new districts are: South East, Old Delhi, North, New Delhi, Central, Central North, South West, Outer North, North West, North East, East, South, and West.
Each district will have between two and four sub-divisions. The sub-divisions comprise Jangpura, Kalkaji and Badarpur in South East; Sadar Bazar and Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi; Burari, Adarsh Nagar and Badli in North; New Delhi and Delhi Cantt in New Delhi; Patel Nagar and Karol Bagh in Central; Shakur Basti, Shalimar Bagh and Model Town in Central North; Najafgarh, Matiala, Dwarka and Bijwasan in South West; Mundka, Narela and Bawana in Outer North; Kirari, Nangloi Jat and Rohini in North West; Karawal Nagar, Gokal Puri, Yamuna Vihar and Shahdara in North East; Gandhi Nagar, Vishwas Nagar and Patparganj in East; Chhatarpur, Malviya Nagar, Deoli and Mehrauli in South; and Vikas Puri, Janakpuri and Rajouri Garden in West.
Officials said the reorganisation aims to balance workloads and reduce service backlogs, particularly in high-density zones. Aligning municipal and revenue boundaries is also expected to improve coordination during enforcement drives, inspections, and urban planning exercises. The current mismatch often forces field staff to coordinate across jurisdictions, slowing everything from road-cutting permissions to disaster-response planning.