North Tripura
North Tripura is a district in the Tripura State of India. Total area of North Tripura is 2,036 km² including 1,972.28 km² rural area and 63.72 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, North Tripura has a population of 6,93,947 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,20,285 while rural population is 5,73,662. North Tripura has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 340.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,52,355 houses in the district, including 28,731 urban houses and 1,23,624 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 166 villages in north tripura district.
The North Tripura district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
There are 8 subdivisions in North Tripura district. Here is the list of all North Tripura Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in North Tripura District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Damchhara | 190 | 27,635 |
2 | Dasda | 707 | 1,02,037 |
3 | Gournagar | 233 | 1,08,711 |
4 | Jampuii hills | 169 | 12,311 |
5 | Kadamtala | 151 | 1,23,298 |
6 | Kumarghat | 204 | 89,190 |
7 | Panisagar | 238 | 1,11,565 |
8 | Pencharthal | 151 | 43,146 |
Population of North Tripura District
The population of North Tripura offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of North Tripura, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 6,93,947 | 5,73,662 | 1,20,285 |
Total Male Population | 3,52,860 | 2,91,893 | 60,967 |
Total Female Population | 3,41,087 | 2,81,769 | 59,318 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 99,204 | 86,485 | 12,719 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,379 | 43,942 | 6,437 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 48,825 | 42,543 | 6,282 |
Literate Population | 5,20,402 | 4,19,067 | 1,01,335 |
Literate Male Population | 2,75,646 | 2,23,462 | 52,184 |
Literate Female Population | 2,44,756 | 1,95,605 | 49,151 |
Illiterate Population | 1,73,545 | 1,54,595 | 18,950 |
Illiterate Male Population | 77,214 | 68,431 | 8,783 |
Illiterate Female Population | 96,331 | 86,164 | 10,167 |
Households | 1,52,355 | 1,23,624 | 28,731 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within North Tripura. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 1,14,968 | 89,527 | 25,441 |
SC Male Population | 58,375 | 45,525 | 12,850 |
SC Female Population | 56,593 | 44,002 | 12,591 |
Total ST Population | 1,79,426 | 1,70,257 | 9,169 |
ST Male Population | 91,116 | 86,357 | 4,759 |
ST Female Population | 88,310 | 83,900 | 4,410 |
Population Density | 341 / km² | 291 / km² | 1,888 / km² |