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West Tripura District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of West Tripura, a district of Tripura has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Tripura. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in West Tripura District of Tripura.

In 2011, West Tripura had population of 1,725,739 of which male and female were 879,428 and 846,311 respectively. In 2001 census, West Tripura had a population of 1,532,982 of which males were 785,579 and remaining 747,403 were females. West Tripura District population constituted 46.97 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for West Tripura District was at 47.92 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 12.57 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, West Tripura District recorded increase of 18.48 percent to its population compared to 1991.


West Tripura Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of West Tripura in 2011 were 88.69 compared to 88.69 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 92.50 and 84.75 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 84.58 and 69.55 in West Tripura District. Total literate in West Tripura District were 1,361,354 of which male and female were 722,998 and 638,356 respectively. In 2001, West Tripura District had 1,035,378 in its district.


West Tripura Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in West Tripura, it stood at 962 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 951. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 952 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 967 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


West Tripura District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 87.66 % 1,512,801
Muslims 8.85 % 152,791
Christian 3.11 % 53,622
Sikh 0.03 % 499
Buddhist 0.12 % 2,128
Jain 0.02 % 362
Others 0.02 % 430
Not Stated 0.18 % 3,106

West Tripura Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of West Tripura district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of West Tripura was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future West Tripura 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 1,725,739 17.26 Lakhs
2021 1,910,000 19.10 Lakhs
2022 1,920,000 19.28 Lakhs
2023 1,940,000 19.42 Lakhs
2024 1,950,000 19.55 Lakhs
2025 1,960,000 19.66 Lakhs
2026 1,970,000 19.75 Lakhs
2027 1,980,000 19.83 Lakhs
2028 1,990,000 19.90 Lakhs
2029 1,990,000 19.96 Lakhs
2030 2,000,000 20.01 Lakhs
2031 2,000,000 20.05 Lakhs

West Tripura Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 17.26 Lakhs 15.33 Lakhs
Actual Population 1,725,739 1,532,982
Male 879,428 785,579
Female 846,311 747,403
Population Growth 12.57% 18.48%
Area Sq. Km 2,993 2,993
Density/km2 577 512
Proportion to Tripura Population 46.97% 47.92%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 962 951
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 952 967
Average Literacy 88.69 77.26
Male Literacy 92.50 84.58
Female Literacy 84.75 69.55
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 190,850 192,899
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 11.06% 12.58%

West Tripura Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including West Tripura. There were total 190,850 children under age of 0-6 against 192,899 of 2001 census. Of total 190,850 male and female were 97,787 and 93,063 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 952 compared to 967 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.06 percent of West Tripura District compared to 12.58 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.52 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


West Tripura Houseless Data

In 2011, total 464 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in West Tripura district of Tripura. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,742. This approx 0.10094226299574% of total population of West Tripura district.


West Tripura District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of West Tripura district for 2011 is 577 people per sq. km. In 2001, West Tripura district density was at 512 people per sq. km. West Tripura district administers 2,993 square kilometers of areas.


West Tripura District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total West Tripura population for 2011 census, 39.27 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 677,638 people lives in urban areas of which males are 342,708 and females are 334,930. Sex Ratio in urban region of West Tripura district is 977 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in West Tripura district was 945 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 63,732 of which males and females were 32,765 and 30,967. This child population figure of West Tripura district is 9.56 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in West Tripura district as per census 2011 is 93.23 % of which males and females are 95.31 % and 91.11 % literates respectively. In actual number 572,352 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 295,417 and 276,935 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 60.73 % population of West Tripura districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total West Tripura district population living in rural areas is 1,048,101 of which males and females are 536,720 and 511,381 respectively. In rural areas of West Tripura district, sex ratio is 953 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of West Tripura district is considered, figure is 955 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 127,118 in rural areas of which males were 65,022 and females were 62,096. The child population comprises 12.11 % of total rural population of West Tripura district. Literacy rate in rural areas of West Tripura district is 85.67 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 90.65 and 80.44 percent respectively. In total, 789,002 people were literate of which males and females were 427,581 and 361,421 respectively.

All details regarding West Tripura District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of West Tripura District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 60.73 % 39.27 %
Total Population 1,048,101 677,638
Male Population 536,720 342,708
Female Population 511,381 334,930
Sex Ratio 953 977
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 955 945
Child Population (0-6) 127,118 63,732
Male Child(0-6) 65,022 32,765
Female Child(0-6) 62,096 30,967
Child Percentage (0-6) 12.13 % 9.41 %
Male Child Percentage 12.11 % 9.56 %
Female Child Percentage 12.14 % 9.25 %
Literates 789,002 572,352
Male Literates 427,581 295,417
Female Literates 361,421 276,935
Average Literacy 85.67 % 93.23 %
Male Literacy 90.65 % 95.31 %
Female Literacy 80.44 % 91.11 %

City/Metros in West Tripura District

Urban Agglomerations inside West Tripura District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Tripura District
Cities inside West Tripura District Population Male Female
Agartala (Municipal Council) 400,004 200,132 199,872