Subdistrict (Tahsil) In South Tripura District

South Tripura Population

As per the 2011 Census, South Tripura District has a population of 8.76 Lac (8,76,001) with 4.48 Lac (4,47,544) males and 4.28 Lac (4,28,457) females.The sex ratio in South Tripura is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of South Tripura District is 1.12 Lac (1,11,949) which is 12.78% of South Tripura District overall population, Child sex Ratio of South Tripura District is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, South Tripura District is listed as part of TRIPURA State in INDIA.

8.76 Lac

Toatl Population

4.48 Lac

Male Population

4.28 Lac

Female Population

South Tripura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, South Tripura District current estimated population is projected to be 9.97 Lac (9,96,707), indicating a 13.78% increased from South Tripura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.90 Lac.

South Tripura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, South Tripura District estimated population is projected to be 10.06 Lac (10,05,718), projecting a 14.81% increased from South Tripura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.94 Lac.

South Tripura Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in South Tripura District, with a total Hindu population of 7.36 Lac (7,36,015), accounting for 84.02% of the South Tripura District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.76 Lac (3,76,378), and the Hindu female population is around 3.60 Lac (3,59,637).

South Tripura Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in South Tripura District, with a total Buddhist population of 49.42 k (49,420), accounting for 5.64% of the South Tripura District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 24.94 k (24,935), and the Buddhist female population is around 24.49 k (24,485).

South Tripura Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu7,36,01584.02%
Buddhist49,4205.64%
Muslim49,2585.62%
Christian39,2584.48%
Religion not stated8910.1%
Other religions and persuasions8080.09%
Sikh2450.03%
Jain1060.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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South Tripura Urban Population

The Urban population of South Tripura District is 1.23 Lac (1,23,031), with 62.76 k (62,757) being males and 60.27 k (60,274) being females, making up 14.04% of the South Tripura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

South Tripura Rural Population

The Rural population of South Tripura District is 7.53 Lac (7,52,970), with 3.85 Lac (3,84,787) being males and 3.68 Lac (3,68,183) being females, making up 85.96% of the South Tripura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

South Tripura Literacy Rate

South Tripura District has a literacy rate of 84.66% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of South Tripura District is 89.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of South Tripura District is 79.09 higher than national average of 64.63%. In South Tripura District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.44%, while in the rural regions of South Tripura District, it is around 83.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of South Tripura

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.66 89.98 79.09
Urban Area 93.44 95.84 90.95
Rural Area 83.16 88.99 77.07

Literacy Rate by Religion in South Tripura

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 85.83 90.92 80.49
Buddhist 68.75 77.44 59.97
Muslim 80.48 85.55 75.19
Christian 86.92 92.68 81.05

South Tripura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in South Tripura District is 1.40 Lac (1,40,168) with 72.01 k (72,012) males and 68.16 k (68,156) females, which is 16% of South Tripura District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

South Tripura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in South Tripura District is 3.45 Lac (3,44,835) with 1.73 Lac (1,73,174) males and 1.72 Lac (1,71,661) females, which is 39.36% of South Tripura District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of South Tripura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 958
Urban Area 961
Rural Area 957

Sex Ratio by Religion in South Tripura

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 956
Buddhist 982
Muslim 954
Christian 972

South Tripura Area & Households

The Total Area of South Tripura District is 3,057 Square KM, with a population density of 287 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in South Tripura District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in South Tripura District are 270.The Total Number of households in South Tripura District are 2.08 Lac(2,08,127).

South Tripura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In South Tripura District, there are about 3.67 Lac (3,66,845) workers, making up nearly 41.88% of the South Tripura District total population. Out of these, around 2.53 Lac (2,53,229) are male workers, and about 1.14 Lac (1,13,616) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, South Tripura district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 25,644, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 8,76,001 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1911. The growth rate of 133.99% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 41.76%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (*1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

South Tripura District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 25,644 to 8,76,001.
  • The year 1911 stands out with a growth rate of 133.99%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
*1901 25.64 k ----- ----- 13.69 k 11.96 k
1911 60.00 k 34.36 k 133.9884573 31.86 k 28.15 k
1921 73.54 k 13.54 k 22.56016266 39.12 k 34.43 k
1931 93.83 k 20.29 k 27.58733224 50.13 k 43.70 k
1941 1.23 Lac 29.55 k 31.49559305 65.75 k 57.64 k
1951 1.34 Lac 10.25 k 8.304358045 70.04 k 63.59 k
1961 2.54 Lac 1.21 Lac 90.3238118 1.31 Lac 1.23 Lac
1971 3.59 Lac 1.04 Lac 41.00910649 1.84 Lac 1.74 Lac
1981 5.11 Lac 1.52 Lac 42.50487982 2.63 Lac 2.48 Lac
1991 7.18 Lac 2.07 Lac 40.48500052 3.68 Lac 3.50 Lac
2001 7.65 Lac 46.76 k 6.51298837 3.93 Lac 3.72 Lac
2011 8.76 Lac 1.11 Lac 14.5533601 4.48 Lac 4.28 Lac

Historical Population of South Tripura by Census Year 1901-2011

South Tripura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.97 Lac (9,96,707) 13.78%
2025 10.06 Lac (10,05,718) 14.81% 1.03 %
2026 10.14 Lac (10,14,255) 15.78% 0.97 %
2027 10.22 Lac (10,22,318) 16.7% 0.92 %
2028 10.30 Lac (10,30,381) 17.62% 0.92 %
2029 10.38 Lac (10,38,443) 18.54% 0.92 %
2030 10.47 Lac (10,46,506) 19.46% 0.92 %
2031 10.54 Lac (10,53,858) 20.3% 0.84 %
2032 10.60 Lac (10,60,023) 21.01% 0.71 %
2033 10.66 Lac (10,66,426) 21.74% 0.73 %
2034 10.73 Lac (10,72,829) 22.47% 0.73 %
2035 10.79 Lac (10,79,232) 23.2% 0.73 %
2036 10.86 Lac (10,85,635) 23.93% 0.73 %

Projected estimates indicate that South Tripura District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.86 Lac (10,85,635), with a male population of 5.49 Lac (5,49,216) and a female population of 5.36 Lac (5,36,400). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from South Tripura District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

South Tripura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of South Tripura is 8.76 Lac (8,76,001).

The estimated population of South Tripura in 2024 is approximately 9.97 Lac (9,96,707).

Hindu constitute 84.02% of South Tripura population, amounting to approximately 7.36 Lac (7,36,015) people.

Buddhist constitute 5.64% of South Tripura population, totaling around 49.42 k (49,420) people.

Hindu: 84.02%, Buddhist: 5.64%, Muslim: 5.62%, Christian: 4.48%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in South Tripura is 1.40 Lac (16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.45 Lac (39.36%).

In South Tripura , 1.23 Lac (14.04%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 7.53 Lac (85.96%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in South Tripura is 84.66%, with male literacy at 89.98% and female literacy at 79.09%.

The sex ratio in South Tripura is 958 females for every 1000 males.

South Tripura population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.