Dasda
Dasda is a Town and Subdivision in North Tripura 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 Dasda Block (CD) is 01960. The total area of Dasda Subdivision is 707 km², which includes 695.43 km² of rural area and 11.87 km² of urban area. Dasda has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dasda Subdivision
Dasda Subdivision has a total of 24 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 Dasda Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belianchief | N/A | Kumarghat (20 km) |
| 2 | Central Catchment R F | N/A | Kumarghat (50 km) |
| 3 | Chandipur | N/A | Kanchanpur (10 km) |
| 4 | Dasda Laxmipur | N/A | Kumarghat (56 km) |
| 5 | Dasmanipara | N/A | Kumarghat (92 km) |
| 6 | Gachirampara | N/A | Kumarghat (50 km) |
| 7 | Jamraipara | N/A | Dharmanagar (60 km) |
| 8 | Jayantipara | N/A | Dharmanagar (60 km) |
| 9 | Kalapania | Kalapania | Kumarghat (30 km) |
| 10 | Kamarmara | N/A | Kumarghat (69 km) |
| 11 | Kanchanchhara | N/A | Kanchanpur (3 km) |
| 12 | Kanchanpur | N/A | Dasda |
| 13 | Laljuri | N/A | Dharmanagar (60 km) |
| 14 | Lambachhara | North Lembucherra | Kumarghat (27 km) |
| 15 | Manu Chailengta R F | N/A | Kumarghat (79 km) |
| 16 | Paschim Tlangsanbari | N/A | Kumarghat |
| 17 | Ramprasaipara | N/A | Kumarghat (65 km) |
| 18 | Santipur | N/A | Dharmanagar (39 km) |
| 19 | Satnala | N/A | Kumarghat (50 km) |
| 20 | Sibnagar | N/A | Dharmanagar (60 km) |
| 21 | Sunitipur | N/A | Kumarghat (25 km) |
| 22 | Taiyangpara | N/A | Kumarghat (68 km) |
| 23 | Tuichhama | N/A | Kumarghat (64 km) |
| 24 | Ujan Machhmara R F | N/A | Dharmanagar (60 km) |
Population of Dasda Subdivision
The population profile of Dasda 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 Dasda 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 | 1,02,037 | 86,696 | 15,341 |
| Male Population | 52,572 | 44,407 | 8,165 |
| Female Population | 49,465 | 42,289 | 7,176 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,716 | 14,794 | 1,922 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,485 | 7,526 | 959 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,231 | 7,268 | 963 |
| Literate Population | 63,011 | 50,627 | 12,384 |
| Literate Male Population | 35,859 | 28,990 | 6,869 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,152 | 21,637 | 5,515 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,026 | 36,069 | 2,957 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,713 | 15,417 | 1,296 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,313 | 20,652 | 1,661 |
| Total Households | 21,451 | 18,073 | 3,378 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dasda Subdivision is around 1,02,037 people. This includes 52,572 males and 49,465 females. Rural population is about 86,696 (44,407 males and 42,289 females), while urban population is nearly 15,341 (8,165 males and 7,176 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,716 of the population, with 8,485 boys and 8,231 girls. Rural areas have 14,794 children, and urban areas have about 1,922 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 63,011 literate people in Dasda Subdivision, including 35,859 literate males and 27,152 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 50,627 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,384 people.
- About 39,026 people in Dasda Subdivision are not literate, including 16,713 males and 22,313 females. Rural areas include 36,069 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,957 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,451 households, with 18,073 in villages and 3,378 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dasda 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 | 7,504 | 5,350 | 2,154 |
| SC Male Population | 3,877 | 2,768 | 1,109 |
| SC Female Population | 3,627 | 2,582 | 1,045 |
| Total ST Population | 68,717 | 63,386 | 5,331 |
| ST Male Population | 34,925 | 32,169 | 2,756 |
| ST Female Population | 33,792 | 31,217 | 2,575 |
| Population Density | 144 / km² | 125 / km² | 1,292 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dasda Subdivision is approximately 7,504 people, including 3,877 males and 3,627 females. Around 5,350 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,154 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dasda Subdivision is about 68,717 people, including 34,925 males and 33,792 females. Around 63,386 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,331 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 144 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 125 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,292 people per sq. km.