South Tripura
South Tripura is a district in the Tripura State of India. The total area of South Tripura district is 3,057 km², which includes 2,978.37 km² of rural area and 78.63 km² of urban area. There are about 268 villages in South Tripura district.
For administrative convenience, South Tripura district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 11 subdivisions in South Tripura district. Here is the list of all South Tripura Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in South Tripura District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarpur | 341 | 56,572 |
| 2 | Bokafa | 485 | 1,25,457 |
| 3 | Hrishyamukh | 182 | 52,736 |
| 4 | Kakraban | 117 | 75,295 |
| 5 | Karbuk | 184 | 45,350 |
| 6 | Killa | 202 | 40,912 |
| 7 | Matarbari | 338 | 1,28,877 |
| 8 | Ompi | 286 | 38,635 |
| 9 | Rajnagar | 320 | 94,211 |
| 10 | Rupaichhari | 257 | 47,946 |
| 11 | Satchand | 296 | 87,355 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bokafa | Matarbari |
| Smallest Tehsil | Area not under any Sub-district | Area not under any Sub-district |
Population of South Tripura District
The population of South 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 South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,76,001 | 7,52,970 | 1,23,031 |
| Total Male Population | 4,47,544 | 3,84,787 | 62,757 |
| Total Female Population | 4,28,457 | 3,68,183 | 60,274 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,11,949 | 1,00,135 | 11,814 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 57,382 | 51,240 | 6,142 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,567 | 48,895 | 5,672 |
| Literate Population | 6,46,810 | 5,42,886 | 1,03,924 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,51,082 | 2,96,820 | 54,262 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,95,728 | 2,46,066 | 49,662 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,29,191 | 2,10,084 | 19,107 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 96,462 | 87,967 | 8,495 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,32,729 | 1,22,117 | 10,612 |
| Households | 2,08,127 | 1,76,230 | 31,897 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of South Tripura district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of South Tripura district is 8,76,001, including 4,47,544 males and 4,28,457 females. In rural areas, it is 7,52,970, including 3,84,787 males and 3,68,183 females. In urban areas, it is 1,23,031, including 62,757 males and 60,274 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in South Tripura district is 1,11,949, including 57,382 boys and 54,567 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,00,135, including 51,240 boys and 48,895 girls. In urban areas, it is 11,814, including 6,142 boys and 5,672 girls.
- Literate population in South Tripura district is around 6,46,810, including 3,51,082 males and 2,95,728 females. In rural areas, it is 5,42,886, including 2,96,820 males and 2,46,066 females. In urban areas, it is 1,03,924, including 54,262 males and 49,662 females.
- Illiterate population in South Tripura district is about 2,29,191, including 96,462 males and 1,32,729 females. In rural areas, it is 2,10,084, including 87,967 males and 1,22,117 females. In urban areas, it is 19,107, including 8,495 males and 10,612 females.
- There are about 2,08,127 households in South Tripura district, including 1,76,230 in rural areas and 31,897 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,40,168 | 1,11,464 | 28,704 |
| SC Male Population | 72,012 | 57,336 | 14,676 |
| SC Female Population | 68,156 | 54,128 | 14,028 |
| Total ST Population | 3,44,835 | 3,38,926 | 5,909 |
| ST Male Population | 1,73,174 | 1,70,241 | 2,933 |
| ST Female Population | 1,71,661 | 1,68,685 | 2,976 |
| Population Density | 287 / km² | 253 / km² | 1,565 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of South Tripura district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in South Tripura district is approximately 1,40,168, including 72,012 males and 68,156 females. In rural areas, it is 1,11,464, including 57,336 males and 54,128 females. In urban areas, it is 28,704, including 14,676 males and 14,028 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in South Tripura district is about 3,44,835, including 1,73,174 males and 1,71,661 females. In rural areas, it is 3,38,926, including 1,70,241 males and 1,68,685 females. In urban areas, it is 5,909, including 2,933 males and 2,976 females.
- Overall population density of South Tripura district is around 287 people per km². Rural areas have about 253 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,565 people per km².