West Tripura
District in Tripura
West Tripura District of Tripura has a total population of 17,25,739 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,79,428 are males while 8,46,311 are females. In 2011 there were total 6,77,638 families residing in urban areas while 10,48,101 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 60.73% living in rural areas and 39.27% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 88.69%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,25,739
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 88.69%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 962
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 39.3%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of West Tripura stands at 962 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at 88.69%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.59% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 25.03% of total population in West Tripura.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,25,739, 6,98,178 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.46% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 75.08% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 24.92% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,24,198
- Marginal Workers
- 1,73,980
- Non-Workers
- 10,27,561
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,79,428 males (51.0%) and 8,46,311 females (49.0%) out of 17,25,739 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 88.69% out of 13,61,354 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West Tripura district in Tripura?
West Tripura district in Tripura has a total population of 17,25,739 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,79,428 males and 8,46,311 females.
What is the literacy rate of West Tripura district?
The overall literacy rate of West Tripura district is 88.69%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in West Tripura district?
The sex ratio in West Tripura district is 962 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
Is West Tripura district urban or rural?
West Tripura district has 39.3% urban population and 60.7% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
What is the workforce participation in West Tripura district?
Out of the total population of 17,25,739, 6,98,178 people (40.5%) are engaged in work activities in West Tripura district.