Tripura Full Statehood Day

Tripura, historically an independent administrative unit under the maharajas of the Manikya dynasty, gained full statehood on January 21, 1972, under the 1971 Act. 

Tripura celebrated the Golden Jubilee of its Statehood on January 21, 2022. On the occasion, India Post released a commemorative stamp.

Tripura is a state in Northeast India. It is the third smallest state in the country, and the seventh-least populated state. It is bordered by Assam and Mizoram to the east and by Bangladesh to the north, south and west. Tripura is divided into 8 districts and 23 sub-divisions, where Agartala is the capital and the largest city in the state. Tripura has 19 different tribal communities with a majority of the Bengali population. Bengali, English and Kokborok are the state's official languages.

The area of modern Tripura - ruled for several centuries by the Manikya Dynasty - was part of the Tripuri Kingdom (also known as Hill Tippera). It became a princely state under the British Raj during its tenure, and acceded to independent India in 1947. It merged to independent India in 1949 and was designated as 'Part C State' (union territory). It became a full-fledged state of India in 1972.

Tripura is widely known for tea plantations, fascinating scenic views, delicious views and historic places. However, being a home of several tribal communities, Tripura has gained fame for featuring unique handicrafts, hand woven fabrics, products made of bamboo, and many more things made by local tribes.