Melaghar
Melaghar 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 Melaghar Block (CD) is 01936. The total area of Melaghar Subdivision is 221 km², which includes 216.73 km² of rural area and 4.05 km² of urban area. Melaghar has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Melaghar Subdivision
Melaghar Subdivision has a total of 29 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 Melaghar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aralia | Aralia | Sonamura (4 km) |
| 2 | Bagabasa | N/A | Sonamura (25 km) |
| 3 | Bardowal | Bordwal | Sonamura (9 km) |
| 4 | Barpathar | Joy Chandpur | Sonamura (12 km) |
| 5 | Bejimara | N/A | Sonamura (4 km) |
| 6 | Chandigarh | N/A | Melaghar |
| 7 | Chandul | N/A | Sonamura (25 km) |
| 8 | Choumohani | Chowmuhani Bazar | Sonamura (23 km) |
| 9 | Dakshin Taibandul | N/A | Sonamura (30 km) |
| 10 | Durlavnarayanpur | N/A | Sonamura (12 km) |
| 11 | Gamaichhara | N/A | Sonamura (35 km) |
| 12 | Ghrantali | N/A | Sonamura (7 km) |
| 13 | Jharjharia | N/A | Sonamura (15 km) |
| 14 | Kamarangatali | N/A | Sonamura (15 km) |
| 15 | Khaschoumohani | N/A | Sonamura (23 km) |
| 16 | Khedabari | N/A | Sonamura (6 km) |
| 17 | Khedarbari | N/A | Sonamura (24 km) |
| 18 | Melaghar | N/A | Sonamura (7 km) |
| 19 | Mohanbhug | Mohanbhog | Sonamura (15 km) |
| 20 | Nabadwipchandranagar | Aralia | Sonamura (2 km) |
| 21 | Paschim Jumerdhepa | N/A | Sonamura (22 km) |
| 22 | Paschim Nalchar | N/A | Sonamura (20 km) |
| 23 | Purba Jumerdhepa | N/A | Sonamura (23 km) |
| 24 | Purba Nalchar | N/A | Sonamura (22 km) |
| 25 | Rudijala | N/A | Sonamura (10 km) |
| 26 | Taksapara | Shibnagar | Sonamura (30 km) |
| 27 | Telkajla | Baniachara | Sonamura (10 km) |
| 28 | Urmai | Kalamkhet | Sonamura (8 km) |
| 29 | Uttar Taibandul | N/A | Sonamura (27 km) |
Population of Melaghar Subdivision
The population profile of Melaghar 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 Melaghar 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 | 1,21,474 | 1,15,867 | 5,607 |
| Male Population | 62,284 | 59,456 | 2,828 |
| Female Population | 59,190 | 56,411 | 2,779 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,164 | 14,593 | 571 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,732 | 7,439 | 293 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,432 | 7,154 | 278 |
| Literate Population | 93,266 | 88,382 | 4,884 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,069 | 47,585 | 2,484 |
| Literate Female Population | 43,197 | 40,797 | 2,400 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,208 | 27,485 | 723 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,215 | 11,871 | 344 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,993 | 15,614 | 379 |
| Total Households | 27,654 | 26,319 | 1,335 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Melaghar Subdivision is around 1,21,474 people. This includes 62,284 males and 59,190 females. Rural population is about 1,15,867 (59,456 males and 56,411 females), while urban population is nearly 5,607 (2,828 males and 2,779 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,164 of the population, with 7,732 boys and 7,432 girls. Rural areas have 14,593 children, and urban areas have about 571 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 93,266 literate people in Melaghar Subdivision, including 50,069 literate males and 43,197 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 88,382 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,884 people.
- About 28,208 people in Melaghar Subdivision are not literate, including 12,215 males and 15,993 females. Rural areas include 27,485 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 723 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 27,654 households, with 26,319 in villages and 1,335 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Melaghar 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 | 34,902 | 33,409 | 1,493 |
| SC Male Population | 18,004 | 17,262 | 742 |
| SC Female Population | 16,898 | 16,147 | 751 |
| Total ST Population | 17,117 | 16,938 | 179 |
| ST Male Population | 8,702 | 8,608 | 94 |
| ST Female Population | 8,415 | 8,330 | 85 |
| Population Density | 550 / km² | 535 / km² | 1,384 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Melaghar Subdivision is approximately 34,902 people, including 18,004 males and 16,898 females. Around 33,409 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,493 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Melaghar Subdivision is about 17,117 people, including 8,702 males and 8,415 females. Around 16,938 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 179 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 550 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 535 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,384 people per sq. km.