Khowai
District in Tripura
Khowai is a district in Tripura with a population of 5.8 Lakh spread across 979 sq km. Its literacy rate of 78.9% is above the state average of 76.3% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 960. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling ~ | 30.9% | 24.7% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use ~ | 55.2% | 57.9% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene ~ | 81.5% | 69.4% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) ~ | 951.698 | 957.919 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 84.9% | 87.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 88.7 | 87.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 6.2% | 12.7% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 16 | 9.4 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Khowai district?
Khowai has a population of 5.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 594 people per sq km across 979 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Khowai?
Khowai has a literacy rate of 78.9%, which is above the Tripura average of 76.3% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Khowai compare to Tripura?
Khowai has a sex ratio of 962 (above state average of 960) and a literacy rate of 78.9% (above state average of 76.3%).
What data sources are used for Khowai?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.