Salema
Salema 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 information the sub-district code of Salema Block (CD) is 01949. Total area of salema subdivision is 364 km² including 358.46 km² rural area and 5.74 km² urban area. Salema subdivision has a population of 1,19,282 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,827 while rural population is 1,14,455. Salema has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Salema subdivision has a population density of 327.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,518 houses in the sub-district, including 1,143 urban houses and 26,375 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 82.25% population of salema subdivision is literate, out of which 84.23% males and 80.21% females are literate.
List of Villages in Salema Subdivision
Salema Subdivision has a total of 46 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 Salema Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhanga | Avanga | Kamalpur (16 km) |
| 2 | Apareshkar | N/A | Kamalpur (12 km) |
| 3 | Bamanchhara | Bamancherra | Kamalpur (12 km) |
| 4 | Baralutma | Baralutma | Kamalpur (13 km) |
| 5 | Barasurma | Halhuli | Kamalpur (1 km) |
| 6 | Bishnupur | Mayachari | Kamalpur (10 km) |
| 7 | Chankap | Chankap | Kamalpur (15 km) |
| 8 | Chhetrai | N/A | Kamalpur (20 km) |
| 9 | Chotasurma | Choto Surma | Kamalpur (8 km) |
| 10 | Chulubari | Chulubari | Kamalpur (10 km) |
| 11 | Dab Bari | Dabbari | Ambassa (16 km) |
| 12 | Dakshin Bilashchhara | Baligaon | Kamalpur (15 km) |
| 13 | Darang Tilla | N/A | Kamalpur (8 km) |
| 14 | Debichhara | Debicherra | Kamalpur (16 km) |
| 15 | Duraichhara | Duraishib Bari | Kamalpur (13 km) |
| 16 | Ganganagar | Mohanpur | Kamalpur (1 km) |
| 17 | Halahali | Halhali | Kamalpur (12 km) |
| 18 | Halhuli | Halhuli | Kamalpur (1 km) |
| 19 | Harerkhola | Harerkhola | Kamalpur (1 km) |
| 20 | Jamthumbari | N/A | Ambassa (16 km) |
| 21 | Kachuchhara | N/A | Ambassa (18 km) |
| 22 | Kalachhari | N/A | Salema |
| 23 | Katalutma | N/A | Kamalpur (14 km) |
| 24 | Kuchainala | Kuchainala | Kamalpur (6 km) |
| 25 | Lambuchhara | East Lamboochara | Kamalpur (8 km) |
| 26 | Latiachhara | N/A | Ambassa (15 km) |
| 27 | Longtarai R F | N/A | Kamalpur (16 km) |
| 28 | Mahabir | Mahabir | Kamalpur (13 km) |
| 29 | Maharani | N/A | Ambassa (15 km) |
| 30 | Manik Bhandar | Manikbhandar | Kamalpur (5 km) |
| 31 | Marachhara | Maracherra | Kamalpur (4 km) |
| 32 | Mayachhari | Mayachari | Kamalpur (1 km) |
| 33 | Mendi | N/A | Kamalpur (23 km) |
| 34 | Michhuria | Mechuria | Ambassa (18 km) |
| 35 | Mohanpur | Mohanpur | Kamalpur (3 km) |
| 36 | Mothirmia | Kuchainala | Kamalpur (9 km) |
| 37 | Nakful | N/A | Kamalpur (14 km) |
| 38 | Noagaon | Noagaon | Kamalpur (2 km) |
| 39 | Panbua | N/A | Kamalpur (16 km) |
| 40 | Panchasi | Halhuli | Kamalpur (2 km) |
| 41 | Paschim Daluchhara | West Dalucherra | Ambassa (15 km) |
| 42 | Purba Daluchhara | East Dalucherra | Ambassa (15 km) |
| 43 | Salema | Salema | Ambassa (15 km) |
| 44 | Simbuchak | N/A | Ambassa (20 km) |
| 45 | Srirampur | N/A | Kamalpur (8 km) |
| 46 | Uttar Bilashchhara | Bilashcherra | Kamalpur (17 km) |
Population of Salema Subdivision
The population profile of Salema 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 Salema's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,19,282 | 1,14,455 | 4,827 |
| Male Population | 60,659 | 58,265 | 2,394 |
| Female Population | 58,623 | 56,190 | 2,433 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,089 | 14,556 | 533 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,694 | 7,417 | 277 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,395 | 7,139 | 256 |
| Literate Population | 98,114 | 93,923 | 4,191 |
| Literate Male Population | 51,092 | 49,007 | 2,085 |
| Literate Female Population | 47,022 | 44,916 | 2,106 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,168 | 20,532 | 636 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,567 | 9,258 | 309 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,601 | 11,274 | 327 |
| Total Households | 27,518 | 26,375 | 1,143 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Salema Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 38,627 | 36,101 | 2,526 |
| SC Male Population | 19,639 | 18,382 | 1,257 |
| SC Female Population | 18,988 | 17,719 | 1,269 |
| Total ST Population | 33,932 | 33,922 | 10 |
| ST Male Population | 17,071 | 17,069 | 2 |
| ST Female Population | 16,861 | 16,853 | 8 |
| Population Density | 328 / km² | 319 / km² | 841 / km² |