Tripura
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
36.7 Lakh
0.3% of India
Districts
8
Area
10,063 km²
Literacy Rate
76.3%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
960
National: 943
Tripura is India's 23rd most populous state with a population of 36.7 Lakh spread across 8 districts covering 10,063 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 76.3%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
365 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
960
▲
943
Literacy Rate
76.3%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
17.8%
▲
16.6%
ST Population
31.8%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
40.0%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
30.0%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
17.7%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
24.8%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
58.6%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
67.9%
▲
55.3%
Full Vaccination
71.9%
▼
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
90.4%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
74.2%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
46.4%
▼
54.6%
Health Insurance
32.6%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
87.3%
▼
93.6%
Electricity Access
97.7%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
38.9%
▲
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
19.7%
▲
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.3%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
33.2 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
15k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
33.4%
▲
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
1304 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.1%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.67
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
2.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
15.0 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
5.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.55
▼
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Unakoti
32.2%
2. North Tripura
32.2%
3. Dhalai
27.6%
4. South Tripura
21.6%
5. Gomti
21.6%
Lowest
1. South Tripura
21.6%
2. Gomti
21.6%
3. West Tripura
21.2%
4. Khowai
21.2%
5. Sepahijala
21.2%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. West Tripura
99.8%
2. Khowai
99.8%
3. Sepahijala
99.8%
4. Dhalai
97.7%
5. Unakoti
96.2%
Lowest
1. Dhalai
97.7%
2. Unakoti
96.2%
3. North Tripura
96.2%
4. South Tripura
95.9%
5. Gomti
95.9%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. West Tripura
63.4
2. Unakoti
42.3
3. North Tripura
34.9
4. Gomti
31.1
5. South Tripura
30.2
Lowest
1. Gomti
31.1
2. South Tripura
30.2
3. Dhalai
24.4
4. Sepahijala
22.5
5. Khowai
17.0
All Districts
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| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepahijala | 5,95,994 | 78.9% | 962 | 594 |
| Khowai | 5,80,939 | 78.9% | 962 | 594 |
| West Tripura | 5,48,806 | 78.9% | 962 | 594 |
| Gomti | 4,66,987 | 73.8% | 957 | 291 |
| North Tripura | 4,54,222 | 75.0% | 967 | 350 |
| South Tripura | 4,09,014 | 73.8% | 957 | 291 |
| Dhalai | 3,78,230 | 73.0% | 944 | 175 |
| Unakoti | 2,39,725 | 75.0% | 967 | 350 |
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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 78.9%, compared to the state average of 76.3%.
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
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)