Tripura Map

About Tripura Map

This Map of Tripura highlights the Administrative Boundary of each district. It also depicts the 8 districts of the Tripura state namely West Tripura, Dhalai, Gomati, Sepahijala, North Tripura, South Tripura, Unakoti and Khowai. The Capital city of Tripura, Agartala is also marked on Tripura map. Tripura is a small state of India and it is surrounded by the country of Bangladesh from three sides. The eastern part of Tripura is bounded with the states of Assam and Mizoram as shown on Tripura map.

Districts of Tripura

About Tripura

Tripura is a state in North East India with rolling hills of green, a rich cultural heritage and a plethora of historical legends, tribal life and traditions. With an area of 10,491 sq km it is the third-smallest state of India. Geographically the state is confined to the north-eastern part of country and is completely enclosed by the Foreign Border of Bangladesh on all sides i.e. on North, West and South and the neighboring Indian states of Assam and Mizoram on the East. The capital city and largest city is Agartala. Tripura became a full-fledged state of India on January 21, 1972.

Geography and Climate

Tripura is a hilly state with vast valleys, forest, rivers and hill slopes following generally southward inclination from its northern to southern part. Most parts of the state receive heavy rainfall during the South-West monsoon from June to September. The State has thick forest cover and is rich in biodiversity and wildlife. The state has four main rivers, Gomati, Khowai, Manu and Dhalai. Tripura has a number of fresh water lakes, melting water of waterfalls, forest, grass land and many Wildlife Sanctuaries that are attractive to tourists.

History of Tripura

Tripura, the abode of the Tripuris is a fabulous tourist destination. An ancestral homeland of the Tripuris, Tripura has a rich legacy of Tripuri Kingdom ruled by the Manikya Dynasty. The state was once a part of the 106 princely states of British India. The kingdom merged with the rest of India in 1949, becoming the 9th state to join the Indian Union. Tripura was once the seat of both Hinduism and Buddhism. Historic and archeological sites of tourist importance are scattered all over the state. These sites symbolize the unique cultural heritage of the region that is interwoven with the legacies of Hinduism, Buddhism and the indigenous tribes of the state. Three of the famous heritage sites of Tripura include the magnificent Ujjayanta Palace, the Neermahal or the 'Floating Palace' and the Unakoti rock carvings.

Culture and Languages

Tripura is predominantly inhabited by tribal population and their culture. Languages of Tripura includes mainly tribal languages like Kokborok which is the native language of Tripura besides spoken languages of Bengali and English. Although festivities of Durga Puja, Kharchi Puja, Garia Puja and Diwali are celebrated with great fervour and passion in the state, its culture represents and symbolizes the uniqueness of Bamboo and Cane products, handlooms and tribal art.

Economy and Agriculture

Tripura is home to a large population who are dependent on agriculture, forestry, handicrafts, tourism and small scale industry for their livelihood. Rice is the predominant crop grown in the state and other important crops include rubber, tea, bamboo, pineapple and jackfruit. Tripura is one of the largest producers of natural rubber in the country in the north east region. The state has significant reserves of natural gas to support industrialisation and energy generation. Places of tourist interest include the natural beauty of the state, places of pilgrimage, wild life sanctuaries and ancient temples and monuments.

Tourism in Tripura

Tripura, The “Little Crown of India” is another emerging tourist destination of Northeast India. Tripura is a conjunction of awe-inspiring palace, ancient temples, serene lakes, thick forests, colorful tribal cultures and traditions. The beautiful tourist attractions of Tripura are Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal Water Palace, Unakoti, Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Jampui Hills and Tripura Sundari Temple. A place of nature and rich cultures of Tripura are fascinating the domestic as well as international tourists with their unique environment and peace.