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, the sub-district code of Salema Block (CD) is 01949. The total area of Salema Subdivision is 364 km², which includes 358.46 km² of rural area and 5.74 km² of urban area. Salema has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Salema Subdivision is around 1,19,282 people. This includes 60,659 males and 58,623 females. Rural population is about 1,14,455 (58,265 males and 56,190 females), while urban population is nearly 4,827 (2,394 males and 2,433 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,089 of the population, with 7,694 boys and 7,395 girls. Rural areas have 14,556 children, and urban areas have about 533 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 98,114 literate people in Salema Subdivision, including 51,092 literate males and 47,022 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 93,923 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,191 people.
- About 21,168 people in Salema Subdivision are not literate, including 9,567 males and 11,601 females. Rural areas include 20,532 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 636 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 27,518 households, with 26,375 in villages and 1,143 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Salema 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Salema Subdivision is approximately 38,627 people, including 19,639 males and 18,988 females. Around 36,101 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,526 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Salema Subdivision is about 33,932 people, including 17,071 males and 16,861 females. Around 33,922 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 10 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 328 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 319 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 841 people per sq. km.