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 Previously a princely state, and subsequently a Union Territory of
Independent India, Tripura was elevated to the status of a state on January 21,
1972.Tripura is mainly a hilly territory with altitudes varying from 50 to 3080
ft above sea level, though the major population of the state lives in the
plains. Characterized by moderate temperatures and highly humid atmosphere,
Tripura is best visited after the south west monsoons in October.
Today, Tripura is largely a Bengali community, in spite of the 19 Scheduled
Tribes, that form a major chunk of the population. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism,and
Christianity are the main religions followed in Tripura.
The tribals, with a rich and varied culture,
belong mainly to the Reang, Chakma, Halam and Usai communities. The
majority of tribals live in elevated houses of bamboo called
'Tong'.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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AREA : |
10,400 Sq.
km. |
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POPULATION : |
3.7 MILLION |
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CAPITAL : |
AGARTALA |
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MAIN LANGUAGE
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KOKBARAK,MANIPURI |
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LITERACY RATE
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61% |
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