Tripura is the third-smallest state in the country that covers 10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi).
According to 2011 census, Tripura is one of the most literate states in India with a literacy rate of 87.75%.
The diverse ethno-linguistic groups of Tripura have given rise to a composite culture.
Tripura has a high incidence of open defecation, especially in the interior hilly and forest areas.