Manu
Manu is a Town and Subdivision in Dhalai District of Tripura. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Manu Block (CD) is 01950. The total area of Manu Subdivision is 278 km², which includes 273.24 km² of rural area and 5.04 km² of urban area. Manu has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manu Subdivision
Manu Subdivision has a total of 23 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Manu Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chailengta | N/A | Ambassa (25 km) |
| 2 | Dakshin Dhumachhara | N/A | Kumarghat (31 km) |
| 3 | Demchhara | N/A | Kumarghat (27 km) |
| 4 | Deo Reserve Forest | N/A | Kumarghat (30 km) |
| 5 | Gainarma | N/A | Ambassa (36 km) |
| 6 | Ghagrachhara | N/A | Ambassa (39 km) |
| 7 | Jamirchhara | N/A | Ambassa (30 km) |
| 8 | Jarulchhara | N/A | Kumarghat (30 km) |
| 9 | Kanchanchhara | N/A | Kumarghat (13 km) |
| 10 | Karatichhara | N/A | Kumarghat (24 km) |
| 11 | Kathalchhara | N/A | Kumarghat (20 km) |
| 12 | Lalchhara | N/A | Ambassa (37 km) |
| 13 | Longtarai R F | N/A | Ambassa (21 km) |
| 14 | Mainama | N/A | Kailasahar (48 km) |
| 15 | Manu | N/A | Manu |
| 16 | Manu Chhailengta R F | N/A | Ambassa (42 km) |
| 17 | Nalkata | N/A | Kumarghat (13 km) |
| 18 | Paschim Karamchhara | N/A | Kumarghat (17 km) |
| 19 | Paschim Masli | N/A | Kumarghat (23 km) |
| 20 | Purba Karamchhara | N/A | Kumarghat |
| 21 | Purba Masli | N/A | Kumarghat |
| 22 | Ultachhara | N/A | Kumarghat (23 km) |
| 23 | Uttar Dhumachhara | N/A | Kumarghat (31 km) |
Population of Manu Subdivision
The population profile of Manu Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Manu Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,194 | 75,679 | 8,515 |
| Male Population | 43,463 | 39,088 | 4,375 |
| Female Population | 40,731 | 36,591 | 4,140 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,041 | 11,989 | 1,052 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,610 | 6,070 | 540 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,431 | 5,919 | 512 |
| Literate Population | 56,662 | 49,939 | 6,723 |
| Literate Male Population | 32,237 | 28,609 | 3,628 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,425 | 21,330 | 3,095 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,532 | 25,740 | 1,792 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,226 | 10,479 | 747 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,306 | 15,261 | 1,045 |
| Total Households | 18,699 | 16,713 | 1,986 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Manu Subdivision is around 84,194 people. This includes 43,463 males and 40,731 females. Rural population is about 75,679 (39,088 males and 36,591 females), while urban population is nearly 8,515 (4,375 males and 4,140 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,041 of the population, with 6,610 boys and 6,431 girls. Rural areas have 11,989 children, and urban areas have about 1,052 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 56,662 literate people in Manu Subdivision, including 32,237 literate males and 24,425 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 49,939 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,723 people.
- About 27,532 people in Manu Subdivision are not literate, including 11,226 males and 16,306 females. Rural areas include 25,740 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,792 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,699 households, with 16,713 in villages and 1,986 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Manu Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 8,809 | 6,495 | 2,314 |
| SC Male Population | 4,509 | 3,354 | 1,155 |
| SC Female Population | 4,300 | 3,141 | 1,159 |
| Total ST Population | 57,791 | 55,150 | 2,641 |
| ST Male Population | 29,340 | 28,040 | 1,300 |
| ST Female Population | 28,451 | 27,110 | 1,341 |
| Population Density | 303 / km² | 277 / km² | 1,689 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Manu Subdivision is approximately 8,809 people, including 4,509 males and 4,300 females. Around 6,495 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,314 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Manu Subdivision is about 57,791 people, including 29,340 males and 28,451 females. Around 55,150 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,641 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 303 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 277 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,689 people per sq. km.