Delhi (/ˈdɛlhaɪ/ DEL-hy) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County in the U.S. state of California.

Delhi is 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Merced,[4] at an elevation of 118 feet (36 m).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Delhi CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), all of it land.

[1] Delhi is the largest unincorporated town in Merced County.

The Delhi Municipal Advisory Council advises the Merced County Board of Supervisors concerning any services which are or may be provided within the boundaries of the Delhi School District by the County or other local governmental agencies.

Delhi is in the Turlock Irrigation District, which provides farm water and electrical service.

In the California State Legislature, Delhi is in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Shannon Grove, and in the 21st Assembly District, represented by Democrat Diane Papan.

The DMAS program provides students with insights into the medical field, helping them become more prepared for potential careers in healthcare.

[7] California State University, Stanislaus works with the program to provide college level learning experiences.

[4] The building housing the New Beginnings Christian Center, a Delhi church, was built for display at the World's Fair in San Francisco, in 1939.

The building was to be torn down after the fair, but Enoch Christoffersen, who was a mayor of Turlock, California, said it was too nice a church so it was bought and the structure was disassembled and shipped by train to Delhi, where it was re-assembled at its current location at 9711 N. Stephens Street.