Melaghar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melaghar Tehsil has a population of 1.21 Lac (1,21,474) with 62.28 k (62,284) males and 59.19 k (59,190) females.The sex ratio in Melaghar is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melaghar Tehsil is 15.16 k (15,164) which is 12.48% of Melaghar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melaghar Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Melaghar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the West Tripura District in the state of TRIPURA in India.
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Melaghar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melaghar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.38 Lac (1,38,213), indicating a 13.78% increased from Melaghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 70.58 k, and the estimated female population is 67.63 k.
Melaghar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melaghar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,39,462), projecting a 14.81% increased from Melaghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 71.18 k, and the estimated female population is 68.28 k.
Melaghar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Melaghar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 90.11 k (90,109), accounting for 74.18% of the Melaghar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 46.28 k (46,280), and the Hindu female population is around 43.83 k (43,829).
Melaghar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Melaghar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.95 k (30,946), accounting for 25.48% of the Melaghar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.80 k (15,803), and the Muslim female population is around 15.14 k (15,143).
Melaghar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 90,109 | 74.18% |
| Muslim | 30,946 | 25.48% |
| Christian | 227 | 0.19% |
| Religion not stated | 109 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 36 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 31 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMelaghar Urban Population
The Urban population of Melaghar Tehsil is 5.61 k (5,607), with 2.83 k (2,828) being males and 2.78 k (2,779) being females, making up 4.62% of the Melaghar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Melaghar Rural Population
The Rural population of Melaghar Tehsil is 1.16 Lac (1,15,867), with 59.46 k (59,456) being males and 56.41 k (56,411) being females, making up 95.38% of the Melaghar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Melaghar Literacy Rate
Melaghar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melaghar Tehsil is 91.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melaghar Tehsil is 83.46 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Melaghar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.98%, while in the rural regions of Melaghar Tehsil, it is around 87.27%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melaghar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.73 | 91.78 | 83.46 |
| Urban Area | 96.98 | 97.99 | 95.96 |
| Rural Area | 87.27 | 91.48 | 82.82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Melaghar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.58 | 92.49 | 84.46 |
| Muslim | 85.24 | 89.7 | 80.57 |
| Christian | 81.59 | 88 | 75.25 |
| Religion not stated | 78.48 | 82.05 | 75 |
Melaghar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melaghar Tehsil is 34.90 k (34,902) with 18.00 k (18,004) males and 16.90 k (16,898) females, which is 28.73% of Melaghar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Melaghar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melaghar Tehsil is 17.12 k (17,117) with 8.70 k (8,702) males and 8.42 k (8,415) females, which is 14.09% of Melaghar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melaghar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 951 |
| Urban Area | 983 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Melaghar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 948 |
| Muslim | 959 |
| Christian | 992 |
| Religion not stated | 1138 |
Melaghar Area & Households
The Total Area of Melaghar Tehsil is 220.78 Square KM, with a population density of 550 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Melaghar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Melaghar Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Melaghar Tehsil are 27.65 k(27,654).
Melaghar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melaghar Tehsil, there are about 49.42 k (49,420) workers, making up nearly 40.68% of the Melaghar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.41 k (35,408) are male workers, and about 14.01 k (14,012) are female workers.
Melaghar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,213) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,462) | 14.81% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.41 Lac (1,40,646) | 15.78% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,764) | 16.7% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,882) | 17.62% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,000) | 18.54% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,118) | 19.46% | 0.92 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,138) | 20.3% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,993) | 21.01% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,880) | 21.74% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,768) | 22.47% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,656) | 23.2% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.51 Lac (1,50,544) | 23.93% | 0.73 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melaghar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.51 Lac (1,50,544), with a male population of 76.43 k (76,434) and a female population of 74.10 k (74,102). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Melaghar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.