If one makes a visit to every nook and corner of the state of Tripura, one can easily come across to several tribal communities who have resided here over the years. In other words these tribes of Tripura largely comprises of thirty one percent of the total population of the state of Tripura. There are around 19 hill tribes in Tripura.

According to reports of the eminent anthropologists of Indian subcontinent, these Tribes of Tripura has got exquisite cultural heritage, widely being exuberated in several of its aspects. House making, occupation, festivals, customs all bore evidences to it. In fact it is due to the contribution of these tribes of Tripura state, the whole tradition of Tripura state has become ennobled. Maximum of these tribes of Tripura have built their settlements in the mountainous areas. So in order to safe guard themselves from the onslaughts of the animals, these tribes of Tripura state have also made their houses in raised heights.

What is interesting is to note that these tribes of Tripura are very simple and peace loving, thus maintaining cordial relations amongst each other. These tribes of Tripura have got typical Mongoloid features, which enable every one to easily distinguish them from those of the rest of the country.

Tracing down the origination of these tribes of Tripura, the anthropologists have inferred that maximum of them belong to the Tibeto- Burman origination. Several myths too are popular amongst the tribes of Tripura state.

As far as the languages are concerned, these tribes of Tripura carry on conversation with each other in the Kokborok language. To be specific, these tribes of Tripura also talk in several of its beautiful dialects. Due to the close proximity of the state of West Bengal, these tribes of Tripura state many of these tribes of Tripura can also speak Bengali quite fluently.

Just like other tribal communities, these tribes of Tripura state have quite inclined to religion and spiritualism. Apart from following Animism, there are many of these tribes of Tripura who also have been influenced by other religions as well. Today, there is wide prevalence of Hindu devotees as well as few handfuls of Christians who belong to the communities of theses tribes of Tripura.

In order to sustain their livelihood, these tribes of Tripura also are carrying on several occupational activities. Agriculture is their major occupation. However, in the contemporary situation, these tribes of Tripura have also tried their hands in food gathering, daily labors etc.

Below, the list of the tribes of Tripura state has been provided:
Chaimal: By adapting to the lifestyle of a typical nomad, the majority of these tribes of Tripura state have contributed to the tradition and ethnicity of the region as a whole.

Halam: In the state of Tripura , the Halam tribal community is a store house of cultural exuberance as described in its festivals , religious customs and beliefs.

Jamatia: As afar as the origins of these Jamatia tribes are concerned, there are quite a number of opinions that are popular amongst the people.

Lepcha : This Lepcha tribal community has a rich heritage of wedding rituals , ennobled language and also beautiful clothes.

Riang : These tribes has got a plethora of gods and goddesses which they worship in great enthusiasm and devotion.

Tippera: Among several tribal communities of the state of Tripura, these Tippera tribes is quite important who while speaking use the beautiful language of Tippera and also Bengali language.

Tripuri: During leisure time, this Tripuri tribal group really like to play traditional sports , including Longoi Chokmung ,Achugwi Phan Sohlaimung, Bumanikotor ,Dwkhwi Sotonmung.