State of India
Tripura
Tripura is a state in north-eastern India with its capital at Agartala. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 3,673,917 over an area of about 10,486 km².
Overview
Tripura, surrounded on three sides by Bangladesh, is a small, green state of hills and valleys. Its capital Agartala is home to the Ujjayanta Palace, and the lake palace of Neermahal, the rock-cut sculptures of Unakoti and the Tripura Sundari temple are popular sights.
Districts of Tripura
The district directory for Tripura has not been published yet. Tripura has 8 districts (as of January 2025).
History & formation
Tripura was ruled for centuries by the Manikya dynasty. It merged with India in 1949, became a union territory and was made a full state on 21 January 1972.
Geography
The state has parallel hill ranges running north–south with fertile valleys between them. Forests cover a large part of its area.
Economy, agriculture & industry
Agriculture, rubber plantations – Tripura is one of India's largest rubber producers – tea and natural gas are important to the economy.
Culture, festivals & cuisine
Bengali, Kokborok and English are official languages. Garia Puja and Kharchi Puja are traditional festivals, and bamboo and cane handicrafts are famous.
State symbols
State symbols for Tripura are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | Unicameral |
|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats | 60 |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 2 |
| Rajya Sabha seats | 1 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported