Tripura is located in the North East of India and is the third smallest state in the country. With Agartala as its capital, more than half of Tripura is under forest cover, providing an important source of livelihood to many tribals in the area. Bamboo and cane forests are the important forests in the area.
Districts and Administration in Tripura: Tripura has been divided into 8 districts, 23 sub divisions and 45 development blocks. Each district is governed by a District Magistrate or a Deputy Commissioner from the Indian Administrative Service, who is responsible for the smooth running of the district. A Superintendent of Police, an officer from the Indian Police Service is responsible for the law and order functioning of the district.
Tourism in Tripura: A former princely state, Tripura has a lot to offer tourists, right from natural beauty to religious and archeological tourism. Here are a few places of interest in Tripura, Tripura Government Museum, Nehru Park, Nazrul Kalashetra, Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Jampui Hilla, Tripura Sundari Temple, Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Bhuvaneshwari Temple and Boxnagar among others.
List of Tripura Districts:
| District | Population (2011 Census) | Area (sq km) |
|---|---|---|
| Dhalai | 377988 | 2523 |
| North Tripura | 693281 | 2821 |
| South Tripura | 875144 | 2152 |
| West Tripura | 1724619 | 2997 |
Last Updated on 15 March 2013
