North-Eastern India
Tripura
Tripura is a culturally rich northeastern state of India known for its tribal heritage, lush green hills, bamboo handicrafts, royal palaces, and beautiful lakes. Agartala is the capital and the state's cultural and administrative center.
4.2M
People
10,491 km²
Area
8
Districts
2
LS Seats
Formed: 21 Jan 1972
Capital: Agartala
Languages: Bengali, Kokborok & English
Basic Information
State Name: Tripura
Capital: Agartala
Formation Year: 21 January 1972
Official Languages: Bengali, Kokborok & English
Geography & Climate
Area: 10,491 sq km
Major Rivers: Gumti, Manu & Haora
Landscape: Hills, valleys & dense forests
Climate: Humid subtropical climate
Political Parties
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) - CPI(M)
Indian National Congress (INC)
Tipra Motha Party (TMP)
Administration
Chief Minister: Manik Saha
Governor: Nallu Indrasena Reddy
Legislative Assembly: 60 Seats
Demographics
Population: ~4.2 million
Literacy: ~87.2%
Major Communities: Bengali & Tribal groups
Urban Centers: Agartala, Udaipur & Dharmanagar
Economy
Main Sectors: Agriculture, bamboo & handicrafts
Major Crops: Rice, rubber & tea
Special Industry: Bamboo processing & handloom
State Symbols
Animal: Phayre's Langur
Bird: Green Imperial Pigeon
Tree: Agar Tree
Flower: Indian Rose Chestnut
Foods
Popular Foods: Mui Borok & Chakhwi
Traditional Cuisine: Bamboo shoot & fish dishes
Sweets: Pitha & local rice sweets
Tourism & Heritage
Famous Sites: Ujjayanta Palace & Neermahal
Religious Sites: Tripura Sundari Temple
Nature: Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
Archaeology: Unakoti rock carvings
Transportation
Airport: Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala
Railways: Connected to national railway network
Roadways: NH-8 major lifeline
Culture
Festivals: Kharchi Puja & Garia Puja
Dance Forms: Hojagiri & Garia dance
Handicrafts: Bamboo & cane crafts
Education
Major Institutes: Tripura University & NIT Agartala
Research: Agriculture & bamboo studies
Literacy Growth: Among highest in Northeast India
Interesting Facts
Neermahal is India's largest water palace in Eastern India.
Unakoti contains massive ancient rock carvings and sculptures.
Tripura is famous for bamboo and cane handicrafts.
The state shares a long international border with Bangladesh.