Jirania

Jirania is a Town and Subdivision in West 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 information the sub-district code of Jirania Block (CD) is 01931. Total area of jirania subdivision is 236 km² including 206.91 km² rural area and 29.48 km² urban area. Jirania subdivision has a population of 1,42,269 peoples, out of which urban population is 44,215 while rural population is 98,054. Jirania has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. Jirania subdivision has a population density of 601.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 33,168 houses in the sub-district, including 10,507 urban houses and 22,661 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.51% population of jirania subdivision is literate, out of which 81.17% males and 73.57% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jirania Subdivision

Jirania 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 Jirania Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bankimnagar N/A Jirania
2Belbari N/A Ranir Bazar (10 km)
3Briddhanagar Dalura Jirania
4Champabari N/A Ranir Bazar (20 km)
5Champaknagar N/A Ranirbazar (10 km)
6Janmejoynagar N/A Ranirbazar (10 km)
7Jirania N/A Ranir Bazar (5 km)
8Joynagar N/A Ranir Bazar (7 km)
9Laxmipur N/A Ranirbazar (7 km)
10Majlishpur West Majlishpur Ranirbazar (5 km)
11Mekhlipara N/A Ranirbazar (4 km)
12Purba Barjalai N/A Ranirbazar (10 km)
13Purba Debendranagar N/A Ranir Bazar (5 km)
14Purba Noagoan N/A Jirania (2 km)
15Radhakishorenagar Durga Choudhury Jirania
16Radhamohanpur N/A Ranirbazar (3 km)
17Radhapur N/A Ranirbazar (5 km)
18Tulakona N/A Ranirbazar (6 km)
19Uttar Champamura Debram Thakur Jirania

Population of Jirania Subdivision

The population profile of Jirania 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 Jirania's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,42,269 98,054 44,215
Male Population 73,800 50,791 23,009
Female Population 68,469 47,263 21,206
Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,798 11,111 4,687
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,199 5,728 2,471
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,599 5,383 2,216
Literate Population 1,10,272 75,349 34,923
Literate Male Population 59,900 41,059 18,841
Literate Female Population 50,372 34,290 16,082
Illiterate Population 31,997 22,705 9,292
Illiterate Male Population 13,900 9,732 4,168
Illiterate Female Population 18,097 12,973 5,124
Total Households 33,168 22,661 10,507

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jirania Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 25,631 13,874 11,757
SC Male Population 13,354 7,187 6,167
SC Female Population 12,277 6,687 5,590
Total ST Population 47,590 42,839 4,751
ST Male Population 24,184 21,670 2,514
ST Female Population 23,406 21,169 2,237
Population Density 602 / km² 474 / km² 1,500 / km²