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 a popular 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
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