The North Tripura district of Tripura had a population of 693,947 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 829,200 by 2025. It has an area of 2,036 sq km and population density of 341 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 967 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 87.50%.The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 73.20 % and Bengali is the main language spoken by 531,135 individuals. The district population is 18.89% urban and 81.11% rural, and Scheduled Caste accounts for 13.52% of the total population.There are a total of 144,300 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Census Indicator |
2011 Statistical Figures |
2001 Statistical Figures |
| Actual Population |
693,947 |
590,913 |
| Total Male Population |
352,860 |
302,946 |
| Total Female Population |
341,087 |
287,967 |
| Average Literacy Rate |
87.50% |
72.99% |
- Population: growing slowly
- Main work: agriculture
- Education: moderate level
- Health facilities: limited
Historical Population Growth Trends
| Census Year |
Total Population |
Decadal Growth Rate |
| 1991 |
467,147 |
23.10% |
| 2001 |
590,913 |
26.49% |
| 2011 |
693,947 |
17.44% |
- Total population is high
- Most people live in villages
- Literacy is improving
- Many families depend on farming
Future Population Projections for the District
| Projected Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2021 |
796,700 |
| 2024 |
822,800 |
| 2025 |
829,200 |
| 2026 |
834,700 |
Literacy Rate Statistics and Demographics
| Gender Wise Breakdown |
Literacy Percentage |
Total Literate Persons |
| Average Literacy |
87.50% |
520,402 |
| Male Literacy |
91.13% |
275,646 |
| Female Literacy |
83.75% |
244,756 |
Religious Communities Breakdown
| Religion |
Percentage Share |
Total Religious Population |
| Hindu |
73.20% |
507,967 |
| Muslim |
15.24% |
105,737 |
| Christian |
6.35% |
44,062 |
| Buddhist |
5.00% |
34,717 |
| Sikh |
0.02% |
151 |
| Jain |
0.04% |
307 |
| Others |
0.01% |
70 |
| Not Stated |
0.13% |
936 |
Social Groups and Caste Demographics
| Social Category |
Percentage Share |
Total Population |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
13.52% |
93,855 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
29.28% |
203,171 |
Child Population Statistics (0-6 Age Group)
| Child Categories |
Male Children |
Female Children |
Total Children |
| Child Population Count |
50,379 |
48,825 |
99,204 |
| Child Proportion % |
14.27% |
14.31% |
14.30% |
Urban Rural Population Distribution
| Region Type |
Population Percentage |
Actual Population Details |
| Rural Population |
81.11% |
562,810 |
| Urban Population |
18.89% |
131,137 |
Houseless and Domestic Households Metrics
| Household Type |
Total Households |
Total Population Count |
| Normal Households |
144,300 |
692,954 |
| Houseless Families |
231 |
993 |
Sub-District and Sub-Divisional Breakdown
| Sub-District Name |
Total Inhabited Villages |
Total Households Count |
| Kadamtala |
20 |
25,856 |
| Pencharthal |
17 |
9,207 |
| Damchhara |
11 |
5,634 |
Major Towns and Religious Data
| Town Name |
Majority Religion |
Hindu Share |
Muslim Share |
| Dharmanagar |
Hindu |
92.37% |
6.88% |
| Kailasahar |
Hindu |
88.48% |
8.87% |
| Panisagar |
Hindu |
89.39% |
5.24% |
| Kanchanpur |
Hindu |
72.52% |
0.93% |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the official literacy rate of North Tripura? Average literacy is 87.50 percent.
- Question: Which religion forms the majority in the district? Hinduism is the largest religion.
- Question: What is the estimated population projection for 2025? The population is projected at 829,200.