On 9th September, 1947 monarchy came to an abrupt conclusion. The Chief Commissioner gained control of Tripura and the region was administered as a Part C state. During 1st November, 1956, Tripura became a Union Territory of the nation, while on 15th August, 1959, the Territorial Council of Tripura came into existence. During the month of July in 1963 the Territorial Council dissolved and Legislative Assembly was formed. Eventually, in January 1972, Tripura was declared as an official State. A Collector and a District Magistrate controlled the district until 31st August, 1970. Tripura was soon divided into three different districts namely South Tripura, North Tripura and West Tripura District, in order to ensure better administration of this portion of the country and speeding up the progress of the area, particularly the tribal belts. From 1st September, 1970, three Collectors and District Magistrates had been appointed to look after Tripura. There were as many as 10 sub-divisions of the one single District Territory. Sonamura, Sadar and Khowai are the various sub-divisions of West Tripura District. Kamalpur, Kailashahar and Dharmanagar are the sub divisions of North Tripura District while the sub divisions of the South Tripura District are Belonia, Udaipur, Sabroom and Amarpur. A portion of Athramura hill ranges and Baramura hills are amongst the six major hill ranges which are included within the boundaries of the district. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |