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, the sub-district code of Jirania Block (CD) is 01931. The total area of Jirania Subdivision is 236 km², which includes 206.91 km² of rural area and 29.48 km² of urban area. Jirania has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bankimnagar | N/A | Jirania |
| 2 | Belbari | N/A | Ranir Bazar (10 km) |
| 3 | Briddhanagar | Dalura | Jirania |
| 4 | Champabari | N/A | Ranir Bazar (20 km) |
| 5 | Champaknagar | N/A | Ranirbazar (10 km) |
| 6 | Janmejoynagar | N/A | Ranirbazar (10 km) |
| 7 | Jirania | N/A | Ranir Bazar (5 km) |
| 8 | Joynagar | N/A | Ranir Bazar (7 km) |
| 9 | Laxmipur | N/A | Ranirbazar (7 km) |
| 10 | Majlishpur | West Majlishpur | Ranirbazar (5 km) |
| 11 | Mekhlipara | N/A | Ranirbazar (4 km) |
| 12 | Purba Barjalai | N/A | Ranirbazar (10 km) |
| 13 | Purba Debendranagar | N/A | Ranir Bazar (5 km) |
| 14 | Purba Noagoan | N/A | Jirania (2 km) |
| 15 | Radhakishorenagar | Durga Choudhury | Jirania |
| 16 | Radhamohanpur | N/A | Ranirbazar (3 km) |
| 17 | Radhapur | N/A | Ranirbazar (5 km) |
| 18 | Tulakona | N/A | Ranirbazar (6 km) |
| 19 | Uttar 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 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 | 1,42,269 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Jirania Subdivision is around 1,42,269 people. This includes 73,800 males and 68,469 females. Rural population is about 98,054 (50,791 males and 47,263 females), while urban population is nearly 44,215 (23,009 males and 21,206 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,798 of the population, with 8,199 boys and 7,599 girls. Rural areas have 11,111 children, and urban areas have about 4,687 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,10,272 literate people in Jirania Subdivision, including 59,900 literate males and 50,372 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 75,349 individuals and urban literacy covers around 34,923 people.
- About 31,997 people in Jirania Subdivision are not literate, including 13,900 males and 18,097 females. Rural areas include 22,705 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,292 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 33,168 households, with 22,661 in villages and 10,507 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jirania 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jirania Subdivision is approximately 25,631 people, including 13,354 males and 12,277 females. Around 13,874 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,757 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jirania Subdivision is about 47,590 people, including 24,184 males and 23,406 females. Around 42,839 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,751 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 602 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 474 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,500 people per sq. km.