Karbuk
Karbuk is a Town and Subdivision in South 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 Karbuk Block (CD) is 01946. The total area of Karbuk Subdivision is 184 km², which includes 174.67 km² of rural area and 8.93 km² of urban area. Karbuk has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karbuk Subdivision
Karbuk Subdivision has a total of 19 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 Karbuk Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baramura Deotamura R F | N/A | Santirbazar (12 km) |
| 2 | Chakpur | N/A | Amarpur (35 km) |
| 3 | Dakshin Chalagang | N/A | Amarpur (23 km) |
| 4 | Dakshin Ekchhari | N/A | Amarpur (31 km) |
| 5 | Dakshin Karbuk | N/A | Amarpur (35 km) |
| 6 | Ichhachhari | N/A | Amarpur (40 km) |
| 7 | Jarimura | N/A | Amarpur (27 km) |
| 8 | Laogang | N/A | Santirbazar (10 km) |
| 9 | Lebachhara | N/A | Karbuk |
| 10 | Mukchhari | N/A | Amarpur (50 km) |
| 11 | Paschim Ekchhari | N/A | Amarpur (32 km) |
| 12 | Paschim Kalajari R F | N/A | Amarpur (25 km) |
| 13 | Paschim Karbuk | N/A | Amarpur (36 km) |
| 14 | Paschim Manikya Dewan | N/A | Amarpur (14 km) |
| 15 | Patichhari | N/A | Amarpur (45 km) |
| 16 | Purba Karbuk | N/A | Amarpur (37 km) |
| 17 | Purba Manikya Dewan | N/A | Amarpur (18 km) |
| 18 | Rambhadra | N/A | Amarpur (26 km) |
| 19 | Uttar Ekchhari | N/A | Amarpur (23 km) |
Population of Karbuk Subdivision
The population profile of Karbuk 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 Karbuk 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 | 45,350 | 40,077 | 5,273 |
| Male Population | 23,041 | 20,400 | 2,641 |
| Female Population | 22,309 | 19,677 | 2,632 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,000 | 6,301 | 699 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,587 | 3,231 | 356 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,413 | 3,070 | 343 |
| Literate Population | 25,243 | 21,588 | 3,655 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,841 | 12,865 | 1,976 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,402 | 8,723 | 1,679 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,107 | 18,489 | 1,618 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,200 | 7,535 | 665 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,907 | 10,954 | 953 |
| Total Households | 10,358 | 9,010 | 1,348 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Karbuk Subdivision is around 45,350 people. This includes 23,041 males and 22,309 females. Rural population is about 40,077 (20,400 males and 19,677 females), while urban population is nearly 5,273 (2,641 males and 2,632 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,000 of the population, with 3,587 boys and 3,413 girls. Rural areas have 6,301 children, and urban areas have about 699 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 25,243 literate people in Karbuk Subdivision, including 14,841 literate males and 10,402 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 21,588 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,655 people.
- About 20,107 people in Karbuk Subdivision are not literate, including 8,200 males and 11,907 females. Rural areas include 18,489 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,618 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,358 households, with 9,010 in villages and 1,348 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karbuk 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 | 2,454 | 1,627 | 827 |
| SC Male Population | 1,283 | 865 | 418 |
| SC Female Population | 1,171 | 762 | 409 |
| Total ST Population | 35,934 | 34,463 | 1,471 |
| ST Male Population | 18,174 | 17,448 | 726 |
| ST Female Population | 17,760 | 17,015 | 745 |
| Population Density | 247 / km² | 229 / km² | 591 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karbuk Subdivision is approximately 2,454 people, including 1,283 males and 1,171 females. Around 1,627 people live in rural parts. Nearly 827 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karbuk Subdivision is about 35,934 people, including 18,174 males and 17,760 females. Around 34,463 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,471 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 247 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 229 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 591 people per sq. km.