Dhalai District, Tripura
Dhalai District is an administrative district in the state of Tripura, India. It is situated about 130 km from Agartala, the state capital of Tripura. The district headquarters is located at Ambassa. Kokborok and Bengali are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 2,400 km², including 2,364.29 km² of rural area and 35.71 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Dhalai District
Dhalai District is divided into 4 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 154 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambassa | 36 | — |
| 2 | Gonda Twisa | 36 | — |
| 3 | Kamalpur | 47 | — |
| 4 | Longtharai Valley | 35 | — |
Population of Dhalai District
As per the Census 2011, Dhalai District has a total population of 3,78,230 people, consisting of 1,94,544 males and 1,83,686 females. There are 84,509 households in the district with an average population density of 158 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,78,230 | 3,37,731 | 40,499 |
| Male Population | 1,94,544 | 1,73,773 | 20,771 |
| Female Population | 1,83,686 | 1,63,958 | 19,728 |
| Total Households | 84,509 | 74,404 | 10,105 |
| Population Density | 158 / km² | 143 / km² | 1,134 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 2,76,217 literate people and 56,011 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 61,688 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,10,608 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 56,011 | 51,571 | 4,440 |
| Literate Population | 2,76,217 | 2,41,818 | 34,399 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,02,013 | 95,913 | 6,100 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 61,688 | 50,539 | 11,149 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,10,608 | 2,05,637 | 4,971 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.