General Information

• Statehood: January 21, 1972
• Capital: Agartala
• Official Languages: Bengali, Kokborok
• Neighboring States: Assam, Mizoram
• International Border: 856 km with Bangladesh
• Geographical Coordinates: 23.9408° N, 91.9882° E
• Population (2021 est.): Approximately 4 million

History

• Ancient Name: Kirata (mentioned in Mahabharata)
• Monarchy: Ruled by the Manikya dynasty with 187 kings
• Key Historical Structures: Tripureswari Temple, Ujjayanta Palace
• Integration with India: October 15, 1949
• Partition Impact: Refugee influx during the 1947 Partition of Bengal

Geography

• Location: Northeast India
• Area: 10,491 sq km (third-smallest state in India)
• Highest Peak: Betling Shib in Jampui Hills (939 m)
• Major Rivers: Gomati, Manu, Khowai, Feni, Haora
• Climate: Tropical monsoon climate with heavy rainfall

Economy

• Major Crops: Rice, pineapple, jackfruit, tea, rubber
• Forests: Cover over 60% of the state; known for bamboo and cane products
• Special Economic Zone (SEZ): Promoted for rubber-based industries
• Industrial Development: Focus on handloom, handicrafts, and natural gas extraction

Culture

• Traditional Dances: Hojagiri, Garia Dance
• Festivals: Kharchi Puja, Garia Puja
• Tribal Communities: 19 tribes, including Tripuri, Reang, Jamatia, Chakma
• Art and Craft: Renowned for cane and bamboo handicrafts

Biodiversity

• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Sepahijala, Trishna, Rowa
• Flora: Bamboo, sal, teak
• Fauna: Clouded leopards, Indian bison
• Important Bird Areas: Gumti Reservoir, Dombur Lake

Polity and Administration

• Governor: Constitutional head of Tripura
• Chief Minister: Heads the state government
• Legislative Assembly: Unicameral with 60 seats
• Lok Sabha Seats: 2
• Rajya Sabha Seat: 1
• Longest-Serving CM: Manik Sarkar (1998-2018)

Miscellaneous

• State Animal: Phayre's langur
• State Bird: Green imperial pigeon
• State Tree: Agarwood
• State Flower: Nageshwar (Mesua ferrea)