Tripura
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 36.7 Lakh
- 0.3% of India
- Districts
- 8
- Avg 4.6 Lakh each
- Area
- 10,063 km²
- 365 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 87.2%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 960
- India: 943
- Rank
- 23rd
- of 36 by population
Tripura is India's 23rd most populous state with a population of 36.7 Lakh spread across 8 districts covering 10,063sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 87.2%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Tripura · district average 73.1%, 32nd of 36 states
All 8 on the map →MSME Density in Tripura · district average 33.2 per 1,000 people, 27th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Tripura · district average 82.1%, 17th of 36 states
All 8 on the map →Health Insurance in Tripura · district average 32.6%, 19th of 36 states
All 8 on the map →Demographics
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepahijala | 5,95,994 | 88.7% | 962 | 594 |
| Khowai | 5,80,939 | 88.7% | 962 | 594 |
| West Tripura | 5,48,806 | 88.7% | 962 | 594 |
| Gomti | 4,66,987 | 84.7% | 957 | 291 |
| North Tripura | 4,54,222 | 87.5% | 967 | 350 |
| South Tripura | 4,09,014 | 84.7% | 957 | 291 |
| Dhalai | 3,78,230 | 85.7% | 944 | 175 |
| Unakoti | 2,39,725 | 87.5% | 967 | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tripura?
Tripura has a population of 36.7 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 23rd most populous state. The population is spread across 8 districts.
How many districts are in Tripura?
Tripura has 8 districts covering a total area of 10,063 sq km.
Which district in Tripura has the highest literacy rate?
Sepahijala has the highest literacy rate in Tripura at 88.7%, compared to the state average of 87.2%.
What is Tripura's sex ratio?
Tripura has a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.