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Tripura Travel Guide
Tripura
is one of the seven states in the north eastern part of India located between
22 degree and 56 minutes and 24 degree and 32 minutes north latitude and between
90 degree and 09 minutes and 92 degree and 20 minutes east latitude. It is bounded
on the north, west, south and south-east by Bangladesh whereas in the east it
has a common boundary with Assam and Mizoram. Click here for maps.
There is a common belief that the name of the State has originated from "Tripura
Sundari" - the presiding deity of the land which is famous as one of the
51 pethos of Hindu Pilgrims.
Apart from this traditional view it is believed that originally the land was
known as "Tuipra" meaning a land adjoining the water. It is fact that
in days of yore the boundaries of Tripura was extended up to the Bay of Bengal
when its rulers held sway from Garo hills to Arakan.
The history of Tripura as a administrative unit dates back to the days of Maharajas
when the territory was a native State. It is significant to note that all though
Tripura was conquered by force of arms in 1761, no Political agents was appointed
in the State till 1871 - a gap of 110 years.
The former princely state of Tripura was ruled by Maharajas of Manikya dynasty.
It was an independent
administrative unit under the Maharaja even during the British rule in India
though this independence was qualified, being subject to the recognition of
the British, as the paramount power, of each successive ruler.
After independence of India, an agreement of merger of Tripura with the Indian
Union was signed by the Regent Maharani on September 9, 1947 and the administration
of the state was actually taken over by the Govt. of India on October 15, 1949.
Tripura became a Union Territory without legislature with effect from November
1, 1956 and apopular ministry was installed in Tripura on July 1, 1963. On January
21, 1972 Tripura attained statehood. It has excellent opportunity for Tourism.
It has many places of interest. Folk Dances of Tripura speak its rich cultural
heritage.
The Land
Location : Remotest in the NorthEast,
Land : Total area 10.492 Sq.Km., 84% international Border with Bangladesh(839
Km.),
60% Hilly Terrain, 60% Forest, 52.76% Forest cover,
39% Reserve Forest, 25% Net Shown Area,
30% Operational Holding, Average Holding 1.02 Hect.,
Irrigation 13% of Cropped area.
Climate : Temperature varies between 10 to 35 Degree Celsius,
Average Annual Rain Fall 2100mm,
Highest Rain Fall 2855 mm(Kamalpur),
Lowest Rain Fall 1811 mm (Sonamura
