West Tripura
West Tripura is a district in the Tripura State of India. Total area of West Tripura is 2,993 km² including 2,779.18 km² rural area and 213.82 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, West Tripura has a population of 17,25,739 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,77,638 while rural population is 10,48,101. West Tripura has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 576.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,10,565 houses in the district, including 1,68,241 urban houses and 2,42,324 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 281 villages in west tripura district.
The West 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 16 subdivisions in West Tripura district. Here is the list of all West Tripura Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in West Tripura District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Bishalgarh | 313 | 1,66,253 |
2 | Boxanagar | 111 | 51,707 |
3 | Dukli | 108 | 1,18,886 |
4 | Hezamara | 149 | 35,628 |
5 | Jampuijala | 190 | 45,682 |
6 | Jirania | 236 | 1,42,269 |
7 | Kalyanpur | 108 | 46,579 |
8 | Kathalia | 148 | 62,489 |
9 | Khowai | 108 | 64,998 |
10 | Mandai | 180 | 44,670 |
11 | Melaghar | 221 | 1,21,474 |
12 | Mohanpur | 241 | 1,63,639 |
13 | Mungiakumi | 319 | 29,167 |
14 | Padmabil | 121 | 35,534 |
15 | Teliamura | 127 | 68,269 |
16 | Tulashikhar | 229 | 43,459 |
Population of West Tripura District
The population of West 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 West 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 | 17,25,739 | 10,48,101 | 6,77,638 |
Total Male Population | 8,79,428 | 5,36,720 | 3,42,708 |
Total Female Population | 8,46,311 | 5,11,381 | 3,34,930 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,90,850 | 1,27,118 | 63,732 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 97,787 | 65,022 | 32,765 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 93,063 | 62,096 | 30,967 |
Literate Population | 13,61,354 | 7,89,002 | 5,72,352 |
Literate Male Population | 7,22,998 | 4,27,581 | 2,95,417 |
Literate Female Population | 6,38,356 | 3,61,421 | 2,76,935 |
Illiterate Population | 3,64,385 | 2,59,099 | 1,05,286 |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,56,430 | 1,09,139 | 47,291 |
Illiterate Female Population | 2,07,955 | 1,49,960 | 57,995 |
Households | 4,10,565 | 2,42,324 | 1,68,241 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West 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 | 3,38,094 | 1,86,463 | 1,51,631 |
SC Male Population | 1,72,522 | 95,784 | 76,738 |
SC Female Population | 1,65,572 | 90,679 | 74,893 |
Total ST Population | 4,31,944 | 4,02,746 | 29,198 |
ST Male Population | 2,17,278 | 2,03,063 | 14,215 |
ST Female Population | 2,14,666 | 1,99,683 | 14,983 |
Population Density | 577 / km² | 377 / km² | 3,169 / km² |