West Tripura
State: Tripura (TR) Statehood: 21 January 1972 10153 Views
West Tripura district is one of the eight districts in the Indian state of Tripura. It is located in the western part of the state and serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. The district shares its borders with Bangladesh to the west, North Tripura district to the north, Khowai district to the east, and Sepahijala district to the south.
The district is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance. It is home to various tourist attractions, including religious sites, wildlife sanctuaries, and scenic landscapes.
List of Chief Ministers of Tripura
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachindra Lal Singh | 1 July 1963 to 1 November 1971 |
| 2 | *President Rule* | 1 November 1971 to 20 March 1972 |
| 3 | Sukhamoy Sen Gupta | 20 March 1972 to 31 March 1977 |
| 4 | Prafulla Kumar Das | 1 April 1977 to 25 July 1977 |
| 5 | Radhika Ranjan Gupta | 26 July 1977 to 4 November 1977 |
| 6 | *President Rule* | 5 November 1977 to 5 January 1978 |
| 7 | Nripen Chakraborty | 5 January 1978 to 5 February 1988 |
| 8 | Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar | 5 February 1988 to 19 February 1992 |
| 9 | Samir Ranjan Barman | 19 February 1992 to 10 March 1993 |
| 10 | *President Rule* | 11 March 1993 to 10 April 1993 |
| 11 | Dasarath Deb | 10 April 1993 to 11 March 1998 |
| 12 | Manik Sarkar | 11 March 1998 to 7 March 2003 |
| 13 | Manik Sarkar | 7 March 2003 to 10 March 2008 |
| 14 | Manik Sarkar | 10 March 2008 to 6 March 2013 |
| 15 | Manik Sarkar | 6 March 2013 to 9 March 2018 |
| 16 | Biplab Kumar Deb | 9 March 2018 to 14 May 2022 |
| 17 | Manik Saha | 15 May 2022 to Incumbent |