Tripura
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INDIA 2012
A REFERENCE ANNUAL
Compiled by
RESEARCH, REFERENCE AND TRAINING DIVISION
PUBLICATIONS DIVISION
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Tripura
Area : 10,491.69 sq km
Population : 31,99,203 (Census 2001) 3,671,032 (Prov. Census 2011)
Capital : Agartala
Principal Languages : Bengali and Kokborak
HISTORY
Tripura has its unique tribal culture and a fascinating folklore. The history of Tripura can be learnt from ‘Rajmala’ chronicles of king Tripura and writings of historians. There are references of Tripura even in the Mahabharata and the Puranas. According to ‘Rajmala’, the rulers were known by the surname ‘Fa’ meaning ‘father’. There is a reference to rulers of Bengal helping Tripura kings in the 14th century. Kings of Tripura had to face frequent Mughal invasions with varying successes. They defeated the Sultans of Bengal in several battles. Nineteenth century marked the beginning of the modern era in Tripura when king Maharaja Bir Chandra Kishore Manikya Bahadur modelled his administrative set-up on the British India pattern and brought in various reforms. His successors ruled Tripura till 15 October 1949 when the State merged with the Indian Union. Initially, a part 'C' State, it became a Centrally administered territory with the re-organisation of States in 1956. In 1972, Tripura attained the Status of a full-fledged state.
Tripura is strategically situated between the river valleys of Myanmar and Bangladesh. Encircled almost on three sides by Bangladesh, it is linked with Assam and Mizoram in the north-east.
AGRICULTURE
The economy of Tripura is primarily dependent on agriculture. 24% land of the State is being utilized by this sector. And as per the Census of 2001, 51% population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood.
IRRIGATION
Tripura is a predominantly hilly State having geographical area of 10,49,169 hectare. Amid the undulating terrain the recently assessed Land under cultivation is 2,55,241 hectares. Presently assessed Irrigable Land is 1,17,00 hectares. Area brought under Irrigation is 1,08,646 hectares up to 31st March, 2011, which is 92.86% of Irrigable area and 42.57% of cultivable land.
TOURISM
Tripura is a small but picturesque State in the North Eastern Region of the country. The area of the State is about 10,491,69 sq kms. To its North, South and South East Tripura have an international boundary with Bangladesh while to its East; it shares a common boundary with two Indian States of Assam and Mizoram. There are 19 ethnic tribes, Bengali, Manipuri and others, inhabit this panoramic tiny State.
The scenic beauty of Tripura, its rich and varied culture, archaeology and architecture, its handloom and handicraft which is exquisite in color, excellent in design and craftsmanship, its verdant forests, and lakes, its excellent bracing climatic conditions, its enhancing and abounding floral treasures and panoramic view points and above all its very hospitable ethnic population are so attractive that any one who visits the State once cannot resist his temptation to come offender.
GOVERNMENT
Governor : Dr. D.Y. Patil
Chief Secretary : Shri S.K. Panda
Chief Minister : Shri Manik Sarkar
Jurisdiction of High Court: Falls under Guwahati High Court Agartala Bench
AREA, POPULATION AND HEADQUARTERS OF DISTRICTS
S. No. District Area (sq km) Population Headquarters (As per Prov. 2011 Census)
1. North Tripura 2,820.63 5,90,913 Kailashahar
2. South Tripura 2,151.77 7,67,440 Udaipur
3. West Tripura 2,996.82 15,32,982 Agartala
4. Dhalai 2,552.47 3,07,868 Jawaharnagar,
Ambassa
Total 10,491.69 31,99,203
