Tripura Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Tripura.
Administrative Details of Tripura
Tripura comprises 875 villages, of which 863 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 42 urban towns in Tripura. The total number of households stands at 8,55,556, spread across 10,486 square kilometers.
| Villages | 875(863 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 42 |
| Households | 8,55,556 |
| Total Area | 10,486 km² |
Tripura Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Tripura had 9,61,453 people in urban areas (26.2%) and 27,12,464 people in rural areas (73.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 27,12,464 | 73.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,61,453 | 26.2% |
| Total | 36,73,917 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Tripura
The total population of Tripura comprises 18,74,376 males (51.0%) and 17,99,541 females (49.0%). The sex ratio in Tripura is 960 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,87,173 | 4,87,203 | 18,74,376 |
| 👩 Female | 13,25,291 | 4,74,250 | 17,99,541 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Tripura
The literacy rate in Tripura is 76.34% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 80.1% while female literacy is 72.43%, indicating a gender gap of 7.67 percentage points. The total literate population is 28,04,783.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,81,503 | 4,19,866 | 15,01,369 |
| Literate (Female) | 9,11,270 | 3,92,144 | 13,03,414 |
| Total Literate | 19,92,773 | 8,12,010 | 28,04,783 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Tripura District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Tripura has 4 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Tripura has a population of 36,73,917. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Tripura
Complete list of all 4 districts in Tripura.
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About Tripura Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tripura has a total population of 36,73,917 with a literacy rate of 76.34% and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1000 males.
Tripura comprises 4 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Tripura including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.