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| established_date | | established_date = 1 September 1970 | ||
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| seat | | seat = [[Agartala]] | ||
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| leader_title | | leader_title = [[District Magistrate]] | ||
| leader_name | | leader_name = Vishal Kumar, IAS<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://westtripura.nic.in/whos-who/ |title=who's who- West District, Government of Tripura - India |website=westtripura.nic.in |access-date=11 April 2022}}</ref> | ||
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| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Kokborok language|Kokborok]], [[English language|English]]<ref name=nclmanurep2010>{{cite web |url = http://www.nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |title = Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015) |pages = 79–84 |publisher = Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India |access-date = 16 February 2016 |df = dmy-all |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161115133948/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf |archive-date=15 November 2016 }}</ref> | ||
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| iso_code | | iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-TR]]-WT | ||
| website | | website = https://westtripura.nic.in/ | ||
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| leader_title2 | | leader_title2 = [[Superintendent of police]] | ||
| leader_name2 | | leader_name2 = Kiran Kumar K., IPS | ||
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'''West Tripura''' is an administrative [[district]] in the state of [[Tripura]] in [[India]]. The district headquarters are located at [[Agartala]]. As of 2012 it is the most populous | '''West Tripura district''' is an administrative [[district]] in the state of [[Tripura]] in [[India]]. The district headquarters are located at [[Agartala]]. As of 2012, it is the most populous of [[List of districts of Tripura|Tripura's eight districts]].<ref name="districtcensus">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: West Tripura |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1158/download/3646/DH_2011_1601_PART_A_DCHB_WEST_TRIPURA.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | ||
{{climate chart | {{climate chart | ||
|Agartala | |Agartala | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==District | ==District profile== | ||
The information provided below are taken from a book based on 2012 statistics, all the names, infos, details, etc. are in effect from and on 2012<ref>http://www.tripurainfo.com</ref> | The information provided below are taken from a book based on 2012 statistics, all the names, infos, details, etc. are in effect from and on 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tripurainfo.com/ |title=Home |website=tripurainfo.com}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| 1 || Inauguration date || 1 September 1970 | | 1 || Inauguration date || 1 September 1970 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2 || Present DM || | | 2 || Present DM || Vishal Kumar (IAS) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 3 || First DM || R Ghosh (IAS) from 5 November 1951 to 26 September 1954. | | 3 || First DM || R Ghosh (IAS) from 5 November 1951 to 26 September 1954. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 4 || Present SP || | | 4 || Present SP || Kiran Kumar K (IPS)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://tripurapolice.gov.in/westcontact |title = West District - Tripura Police |website=tripurapolice.gov.in |access-date=11 April 2022}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 5 || Area in km<sup>2</sup> || 983.63 | | 5 || Area in km<sup>2</sup> || 983.63 | ||
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==Divisions== | ===Divisions=== | ||
West Tripura | West Tripura district has three sub-divisions: [[Mohanpur Subdivision]], Jirania Subdivision, and [[Sadar Sub-division|Sadar Subdivision]]. It is split into nine [[Block (district subdivision)|blocks]]: Bamutia, Belbari, Dukli, Hezamara, Jirania, Lefunga, Mandwi, Mohanpur, Old Agartala. | ||
===Lok Sabha constituencies=== | |||
West Tripura district is located in two Lok Sabha constituencies: [[Tripura West (Lok Sabha constituency)|Tripura West]] (shared with South Tripura district), and [[Tripura East (Lok Sabha constituency)|Tripura East]] (shared with South Tripura, Dhalai and North Tripura districts). | |||
==Demographics== | |||
[[File:Line1.jpg|thumb|right|West Tripurans waiting in line.]] | |||
West | According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], West Tripura district has a population of 1,725,739 ranking it 281st nationally.<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 576 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its population growth rate in 2001{{En dash}}2011 was 12.5%.<ref name=districtcensus/> West Tripura has a sex ratio of 964 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 88.91%.<ref name=districtcensus/> After reorganisation, the residual district had a population was 918,200.<ref>{{Cite web |title=District Survey Report: West Tripura |url=https://dste.tripura.gov.in/pdfs/dsr/west.pdf |website=dste.tripura.gov.in |publisher=Department of Science Technology and Environment: Government of Tripura}}</ref><ref name="districtcensus" /> 64.12% of the population lived in urban areas. Scheduled castes and tribes made up 192,475 (20.96%) and 176,596 (19.23%) of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/> | ||
{{bar box | {{bar box | ||
|title= | |title=Religions in West Tripura district (2011)<ref name="religion"/> | ||
|titlebar=#Fcd116 | |titlebar=#Fcd116 | ||
|left1=Religion | |left1=Religion | ||
|right1=Percent | |right1=Percent | ||
|float= | |float=left | ||
|bars= | |bars= | ||
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]| | {{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|92.70}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]| | {{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|3.53}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Tripura|Christianity]]|dodgerblue|3.33}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[ | {{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.44}} | ||
{{bar percent| | |caption=Distribution of religions | ||
}} | }} | ||
West Tripura had 851,203 Hindus, 32,420 Muslims and 30,554 Christians.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: West Tripura|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11393/download/14506/DDW16C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | |||
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| 2011 || 42.00 || - || 1005 | | 2011 || 42.00 || - || 1005 | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Pie chart | |||
|caption = Languages of West Tripura district (2011)<ref name="languages"/> | |||
|label1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |value1 = 76.23 |color1 = orchid | |||
|label2 = [[Kokborok]] |value2 = 17.69 |color2 = deepskyblue | |||
|label3 = [[Hindi]] |value3 = 2.04 |color3 = orange | |||
|label4 = Others |value4 = 4.04 |color4 = grey | |||
}} | |||
In 2011, 76.23% of the population spoke [[Bengali language|Bengali]], 17.69% [[Kokborok]] and 2.04% [[Hindi]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Tripura|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10223/download/13335/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1600.XLSX|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | |||
==Flora and fauna== | ==Flora and fauna== | ||
In 1987 | In 1987, the [[Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary]] was established in the West Tripura district, with an area of 18.5 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name=parks>{{cite web|author=Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment|title=Protected areas: Tripura|url=http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/page_tripura.htm|access-date=25 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325001702/http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/page_tripura.htm|archive-date=25 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [https://westtripura.nic.in/ Official Website of West Tripura District] | ||
{{commons category|West Tripura district}} | {{commons category|West Tripura district}} | ||
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West Tripura district | |
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District | |
Agartala North Gate; River scene in Agartala, West Tripura | |
| State | Tripura |
| Country | India |
| Seat | Agartala |
| Government | |
| • District Magistrate | Vishal Kumar, IAS[1] |
| • Superintendent of police | Kiran Kumar K., IPS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 983.63 km2 (379.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 918,200 |
| • Density | 930/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, Kokborok, English[2] |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-TR-WT |
| Spoken languages | Bengali, Kokborok |
| Ethnicity | Bengali, Tripuri |
| Website | https://westtripura.nic.in/ |
West Tripura district is an administrative district in the state of Tripura in India. The district headquarters are located at Agartala. As of 2012, it is the most populous of Tripura's eight districts.[3]
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District profile[edit | edit source]
The information provided below are taken from a book based on 2012 statistics, all the names, infos, details, etc. are in effect from and on 2012.[4]
| Nos | Info | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inauguration date | 1 September 1970 |
| 2 | Present DM | Vishal Kumar (IAS) |
| 3 | First DM | R Ghosh (IAS) from 5 November 1951 to 26 September 1954. |
| 4 | Present SP | Kiran Kumar K (IPS)[5] |
| 5 | Area in km2 | 983.63 |
| 6 | Population Density | 1005 |
| 7 | Population(2011) | 988,192 |
| 8 | Rural Population | 577,453 (58%) |
| 9 | Urban Population | 410,739 (42%) |
| 10 | Literacy | 91.31% (♂ & ♀ 94% & 88% respectively) |
| 11 | BPL Population | Rural 62%, Urban 30% |
| 12 | Cultivated Land | 40% of district area |
| 13 | Irrigable Land | 14623 Hectares |
| 14 | Power Connectivity | 140/147 Villages |
| 15 | Self Help Groups | 5468 |
| 16 | Assembly Constituencies | 14 (SDR: 8 MNP:3 JRN: 3) |
| 17 | TTAADC Constituencies | 5 (Sadar: 1 MNP:2 JRN: 2) |
| 18 | Voters | 583,434 |
| 19 | No. of Colleges | 21 |
Divisions[edit | edit source]
West Tripura district has three sub-divisions: Mohanpur Subdivision, Jirania Subdivision, and Sadar Subdivision. It is split into nine blocks: Bamutia, Belbari, Dukli, Hezamara, Jirania, Lefunga, Mandwi, Mohanpur, Old Agartala.
Lok Sabha constituencies[edit | edit source]
West Tripura district is located in two Lok Sabha constituencies: Tripura West (shared with South Tripura district), and Tripura East (shared with South Tripura, Dhalai and North Tripura districts).
Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 census, West Tripura district has a population of 1,725,739 ranking it 281st nationally.[3] The district has a population density of 576 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,490/sq mi) .[3] Its population growth rate in 2001–2011 was 12.5%.[3] West Tripura has a sex ratio of 964 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 88.91%.[3] After reorganisation, the residual district had a population was 918,200.[6][3] 64.12% of the population lived in urban areas. Scheduled castes and tribes made up 192,475 (20.96%) and 176,596 (19.23%) of the population respectively.[3]
West Tripura had 851,203 Hindus, 32,420 Muslims and 30,554 Christians.[7]
| West Tripura | Urban Pop. % of total population | Sex ratio (♀ per 1000 ♂) | Density Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 15.29 | 941 | 364 |
| 1991 | 24.29 | 946 | 963 |
| 2011 | 42.00 | - | 1005 |
In 2011, 76.23% of the population spoke Bengali, 17.69% Kokborok and 2.04% Hindi as their first language.[8]
Flora and fauna[edit | edit source]
In 1987, the Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the West Tripura district, with an area of 18.5 km2.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "who's who- West District, Government of Tripura - India". westtripura.nic.in. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. pp. 79–84. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "District Census Handbook: West Tripura" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ↑ "Home". tripurainfo.com.
- ↑ "West District - Tripura Police". tripurapolice.gov.in. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ "District Survey Report: West Tripura" (PDF). dste.tripura.gov.in. Department of Science Technology and Environment: Government of Tripura.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Table C-01 Population by Religion: West Tripura". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Tripura". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ↑ Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment. "Protected areas: Tripura". Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
External links[edit | edit source]