Tripura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tripura State has a population of 36.74 Lac (36,73,917) with 18.74 Lac (18,74,376) males and 18.00 Lac (17,99,541) females.The sex ratio in Tripura is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tripura State is 4.58 Lac (4,58,014) which is 12.47% of Tripura State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tripura State is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Tripura State is listed as part of the North East region of India .

Tripura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tripura State current estimated population is projected to be 41.80 Lac (41,80,150), indicating a 13.78% increased from Tripura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.56 Lac.

Tripura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tripura State estimated population is projected to be 42.18 Lac (42,17,944), projecting a 14.81% increased from Tripura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.76 Lac.

Tripura Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tripura State, with a total Hindu population of 30.64 Lac (30,63,903), accounting for 83.4% of the Tripura State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.64 Lac (15,63,730), and the Hindu female population is around 15.00 Lac (15,00,173).

Tripura Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tripura State, with a total Muslim population of 3.16 Lac (3,16,042), accounting for 8.6% of the Tripura State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.61 Lac (1,60,930), and the Muslim female population is around 1.55 Lac (1,55,112).

Tripura Religion Wise Population

Tripura Urban Population

The Urban population of Tripura State is 9.61 Lac (9,61,453), with 4.87 Lac (4,87,203) being males and 4.74 Lac (4,74,250) being females, making up 26.17% of the Tripura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Tripura Rural Population

The Rural population of Tripura State is 27.12 Lac (27,12,464), with 13.87 Lac (13,87,173) being males and 13.25 Lac (13,25,291) being females, making up 73.83% of the Tripura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Tripura Literacy Rate

Tripura State has a literacy rate of 87.22% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tripura State is 91.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tripura State is 82.73 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tripura State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.47%, while in the rural regions of Tripura State, it is around 84.9%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tripura

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	87.22	91.53	82.73
Urban Area	93.47	95.51	91.38
Rural Area	84.9	90.07	79.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tripura

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	88.16	92.28	83.86
Muslim	83.16	87.34	78.83
Christian	86.15	91.25	80.88
Buddhist	74.6	82.9	66.1

Tripura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tripura State is 6.55 Lac (6,54,918) with 3.34 Lac (3,34,370) males and 3.21 Lac (3,20,548) females, which is 17.83% of Tripura State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Tripura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tripura State is 11.67 Lac (11,66,813) with 5.88 Lac (5,88,327) males and 5.78 Lac (5,78,486) females, which is 31.76% of Tripura State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Tripura Slum Population

Slum Population in Tripura State is 1.40 Lac (1,39,780) with 70.14 k (70,143) males and 69.64 k (69,637) females, which is 3.8% of Tripura State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 993 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Tripura State are 34.14 k (34,143).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tripura

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	961
Urban Area	974
Rural Area	956

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tripura

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	960
Muslim	964
Christian	963
Buddhist	974

Tripura Area & Households

The Total Area of Tripura State is 10,486 Square KM, with a population density of 350 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tripura State are 42 and the Total Number of Villages in Tripura State are 875.The Total Number of households in Tripura State are 8.56 Lac(8,55,556).

Tripura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tripura State, there are about 14.70 Lac (14,69,521) workers, making up nearly 40% of the Tripura State total population. Out of these, around 10.45 Lac (10,45,326) are male workers, and about 4.24 Lac (4,24,195) are female workers.

Tripura - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Tripura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036