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The State (Government (सरकार)) has good agro-climatic conditions, suitable for a large variety of Agro/ horticultural crops. Further, industrial development has also been picked up over the past few years. In fact, during last about a decade, the state has recorded impressive growth rates.

The annual average growth rate of overall economy in real terms for Tripura during 2003-04 was 7.75% against national average of 5.70%. The sectoral share of Industries sector in the GSDP during the period 1993-94 to 2003-04 raised from 11% to 22.15%.

The industries and Service sector together contribute 74.74% in the GSDP during 2003-04. The per capita income of the state rose from Rs. 5534/- in 1993-94 and further to Rs. 20,357/- in 2003-04. On the other hand, per capita income of India rose from Rs. 7690/- in 1993-94 to Rs. 20,989 in 2003-04.

Tripura is the second largest rubber producer in the country, after Kerala. Handicraft is emerging as a potential industry in Tripura. The Handloom Industry also plays an important role in rural Industry of Tripura.

Agartala. As of 2001 India census, Agartala had a population of 189,327 (males 50% females 50%). Agartala has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 52% of the males and 48% of females literate. The city is the state capital so most of the population is employed in the state and central Government and other Government owned enterprises. The main Airport is at Agartala.
There is a wide variety of private enterprises also and the main business area of the city Gol Bazaar and Kaman Chowmuhani area which has a huge conglomeration of shops, bazaars, banks, etc.

Roads: The total length of roads in Tripura is 15,227 km, of which major district roads constitute 454 km and other district roads are 1,538 km.

Railways: The total length of railway lines within the state extended up to Manu is 66 km. Manu-Agartala Railway line (Length-88 km) has been declared as National Project. In order to increase trade (व्यापार) and commerce with Bangladesh, railway link between Agartala (a railway junction in Bangladesh) needs to be established.

Sources: India.gov.in, Tripura.nic.in, Tripur Industries

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