Northeast IndiaStateTR
Tripura
Capital: Agartala
#27
Area Rank
#22
Pop. Rank
87.2%
Literacy
8
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalAgartala
Largest CityAgartala
Formation21 January 1972
Population36.7 lakh (2011)
Area10,486 sq km
LanguagesBengali, Kokborok, Hindi
Literacy Rate87.2%
Districts8
Major RiversGumti, Muhuri, Manu
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.Third smallest state by area; bordered by Bangladesh on 3 sides
- 2.Natural gas reserves โ major energy source
- 3.Major rubber producer in Northeast India
- 4.Unakoti has ancient rock carvings (~9th century) โ "lost city of Shiva"
- 5.Neermahal โ only lake palace in Northeast India
- 6.Became state on 21 January 1972 along with Manipur and Meghalaya
โญFamous For
Ujjayanta PalaceRubber cultivationNeermahal (lake palace)Unakoti rock carvingsBamboo products
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟSepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
- ๐ฟTrishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Tips
- โTripura: "trisna" (thirsting) etymology โ references Queen Tripura Sundari
- โGumti Hydro Power Plant โ important energy project
- โ21 January 1972: three states achieved statehood together (Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura)
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Tripura?
When was Tripura officially formed?