Salema Population
As per the 2011 Census, Salema Tehsil has a population of 1.19 Lac (1,19,282) with 60.66 k (60,659) males and 58.62 k (58,623) females.The sex ratio in Salema is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salema Tehsil is 15.09 k (15,089) which is 12.65% of Salema Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salema Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Salema Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dhalai District in the state of TRIPURA in India.
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Salema Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Salema Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.36 Lac (1,35,718), indicating a 13.78% increased from Salema's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.74 k, and the estimated female population is 66.98 k.
Salema Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Salema Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.37 Lac (1,36,946), projecting a 14.81% increased from Salema's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.32 k, and the estimated female population is 67.63 k.
Salema Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Salema Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.09 Lac (1,09,168), accounting for 91.52% of the Salema Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 55.50 k (55,498), and the Hindu female population is around 53.67 k (53,670).
Salema Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Salema Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.07 k (6,072), accounting for 5.09% of the Salema Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.09 k (3,087), and the Muslim female population is around 2.99 k (2,985).
Salema Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,09,168 | 91.52% |
| Muslim | 6,072 | 5.09% |
| Christian | 3,734 | 3.13% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 164 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 70 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 48 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 13 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 13 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSalema Urban Population
The Urban population of Salema Tehsil is 4.83 k (4,827), with 2.39 k (2,394) being males and 2.43 k (2,433) being females, making up 4.05% of the Salema total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Salema Rural Population
The Rural population of Salema Tehsil is 1.14 Lac (1,14,455), with 58.27 k (58,265) being males and 56.19 k (56,190) being females, making up 95.95% of the Salema total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Salema Literacy Rate
Salema Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salema Tehsil is 96.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salema Tehsil is 91.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Salema Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 97.6%, while in the rural regions of Salema Tehsil, it is around 94.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salema
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.17 | 96.46 | 91.79 |
| Urban Area | 97.6 | 98.49 | 96.74 |
| Rural Area | 94.02 | 96.38 | 91.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Salema
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.17 | 96.43 | 91.84 |
| Muslim | 93.53 | 96.43 | 90.56 |
| Christian | 94.91 | 97.4 | 92.38 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 94.41 | 96.05 | 92.54 |
Salema Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salema Tehsil is 38.63 k (38,627) with 19.64 k (19,639) males and 18.99 k (18,988) females, which is 32.38% of Salema Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Salema Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salema Tehsil is 33.93 k (33,932) with 17.07 k (17,071) males and 16.86 k (16,861) females, which is 28.45% of Salema Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salema
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 967 |
| Urban Area | 1017 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Salema
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 968 |
| Muslim | 967 |
| Christian | 971 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 907 |
Salema Area & Households
The Total Area of Salema Tehsil is 364.2 Square KM, with a population density of 328 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Salema Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Salema Tehsil are 45.The Total Number of households in Salema Tehsil are 27.52 k(27,518).
Salema Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Salema Tehsil, there are about 48.51 k (48,509) workers, making up nearly 40.67% of the Salema Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 33.99 k (33,990) are male workers, and about 14.52 k (14,519) are female workers.
Salema - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,718) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.37 Lac (1,36,946) | 14.81% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,108) | 15.78% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,206) | 16.7% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,304) | 17.62% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,402) | 18.54% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,500) | 19.46% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.44 Lac (1,43,501) | 20.3% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,340) | 21.01% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,212) | 21.74% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,084) | 22.47% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,956) | 23.2% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,828) | 23.93% | 0.73 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Salema Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.48 Lac (1,47,828), with a male population of 74.44 k (74,440) and a female population of 73.39 k (73,393). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Salema Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.