You will find many tribal and scheduled tribes communities in the state representing a harmonious social milieu. These people speak Bengali, Tripuri and Manipuri. The major tribes residing here are:
Tripuri Community, Tripura : These people, living in hill slopes in a group, the constitute the largest part of the population of the social strata. Their typical houses are made of bamboo with a elevation of six feet for defense against wild beasts. Gradually these people have shifted to plains and adopted modern mannerisms in terms of dress, lifestyle etc. A tripuri woman wears a scarp – Parcha – reaching down below the knee.
Reang Community, Tripura : Reangs are the second biggest community in the state. These people are much sophisticated and docile. “Rai” is the term for the head for the community. These people have no normal court of justice. Educationally and Economically backward, they are s still the primitive group.
Chakma Community, Tripura : These people, followers of Buddhism, are found in the Sub-Divisions of Kailashahar, Amarpur, Sabroom, Udaipur, Belonia and Kanchanpur. They are divided into many groups nad sections. The chiefs of this community, called “Dewans”, enjoy immense powers and authorities. The Chakma women are also adept in weaving like other tribal women.
Halam (Malsum) Community, Tripura : These people have hailed from sects of Kukis wh olive din Tripura even before Tripuris conquered the land. The Kukis who submitted to Raja of Tripur are called Halams. These tribes were divided in 12 groups or dafas. Gradually now there are sixteen clans. They are followers of Sakt cult and believe in offerings and sacrifices to avoid calamities. They solve their disputes in a social gathering at Puja for harmony and peace.
Garo Community, Tripura : These people live in the South and Dhalai District of Tripura. Primarily they lived in Tong Ghar of Bamboo but now they prefer to have houses made of mud walls with “Chan” grass or roof. Like other tribes they also have unique lifestyle. “ Sangnakma” are the heads of the community and “Kama” is the priest of the community.
Lusai Community, Tripura : They are basically residents of the east and north east hills of Tripura, but now setteld in Jampui hills. Their social lifestyle and customs attracts others. They make their livelihood by Jhoom cultivation living at high altitudes of hills.
Darlong community, Tripura : These people, living mostly in Kailashahar Sub-Division in North Tripura District, are the sub castes of the Lusai community. Their main occupation is producing pineapple, orange and cotton.
Moghs, Tripura: This is another group of Tripuris residing in Arahan. They do not believe in any discrimination on the basis of community. They are very disciplined and peace loving people. The Mogh women are strong built and sedulous and fond of jewelry. Their occupation is jhoom cultivation and plough cultivation
Tripuri Community, Tripura : These people, living in hill slopes in a group, the constitute the largest part of the population of the social strata. Their typical houses are made of bamboo with a elevation of six feet for defense against wild beasts. Gradually these people have shifted to plains and adopted modern mannerisms in terms of dress, lifestyle etc. A tripuri woman wears a scarp – Parcha – reaching down below the knee.
Reang Community, Tripura : Reangs are the second biggest community in the state. These people are much sophisticated and docile. “Rai” is the term for the head for the community. These people have no normal court of justice. Educationally and Economically backward, they are s still the primitive group.
Chakma Community, Tripura : These people, followers of Buddhism, are found in the Sub-Divisions of Kailashahar, Amarpur, Sabroom, Udaipur, Belonia and Kanchanpur. They are divided into many groups nad sections. The chiefs of this community, called “Dewans”, enjoy immense powers and authorities. The Chakma women are also adept in weaving like other tribal women.
Halam (Malsum) Community, Tripura : These people have hailed from sects of Kukis wh olive din Tripura even before Tripuris conquered the land. The Kukis who submitted to Raja of Tripur are called Halams. These tribes were divided in 12 groups or dafas. Gradually now there are sixteen clans. They are followers of Sakt cult and believe in offerings and sacrifices to avoid calamities. They solve their disputes in a social gathering at Puja for harmony and peace.
Garo Community, Tripura : These people live in the South and Dhalai District of Tripura. Primarily they lived in Tong Ghar of Bamboo but now they prefer to have houses made of mud walls with “Chan” grass or roof. Like other tribes they also have unique lifestyle. “ Sangnakma” are the heads of the community and “Kama” is the priest of the community.
Lusai Community, Tripura : They are basically residents of the east and north east hills of Tripura, but now setteld in Jampui hills. Their social lifestyle and customs attracts others. They make their livelihood by Jhoom cultivation living at high altitudes of hills.
Darlong community, Tripura : These people, living mostly in Kailashahar Sub-Division in North Tripura District, are the sub castes of the Lusai community. Their main occupation is producing pineapple, orange and cotton.
Moghs, Tripura: This is another group of Tripuris residing in Arahan. They do not believe in any discrimination on the basis of community. They are very disciplined and peace loving people. The Mogh women are strong built and sedulous and fond of jewelry. Their occupation is jhoom cultivation and plough cultivation
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