Overview
Gomati is a district in the southern part of the Indian state of Tripura. It was carved out as a separate administrative unit in 2012, when the Government of Tripura reorganised the state's districts to improve administrative reach. The district takes its name from the Gomati River, the longest river in Tripura, which flows through its territory.
Key facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| State | Tripura |
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Udaipur |
| Formed | 21 January 2012 |
| Region | South Tripura |
| Named after | Gomati River |
Background
Before 2012, Tripura was divided into four districts: West Tripura, South Tripura, North Tripura and Dhalai. To bring administration closer to the people, the state government bifurcated existing districts and created four new ones, raising the total to eight. Gomati district was constituted from areas earlier under South Tripura district, with Udaipur, the historic former capital of the princely state of Tripura, designated as its headquarters.
Geography
Gomati district lies in the central-southern belt of Tripura. Its terrain is a mix of low hill ranges and alluvial plains formed by the Gomati River and its tributaries. The Dumboor Lake, a notable water body in eastern Tripura formed by the confluence of the Raima and Sarma rivers, lies within the district and feeds the Gomati River. The Gumti Hydroelectric Project, one of Tripura's earliest power generation facilities, is associated with this lake system.
Administration
The district is administered by a District Magistrate and Collector. For revenue and development purposes it is divided into sub-divisions and blocks, with Udaipur, Amarpur and Karbook serving as principal sub-divisional centres. Parts of the district fall under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, which administers tribal-majority areas.
Economy and society
The economy is largely agrarian, with paddy as the dominant crop, supplemented by horticulture, rubber plantations, pineapple cultivation and fisheries. Handloom and bamboo crafts contribute to the rural economy. The population is a mix of Bengali-speaking communities and indigenous tribal groups, including the Tripuri, Reang and Jamatia.
Places of interest
- Tripura Sundari Temple at Matabari, near Udaipur — one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a major pilgrimage site.
- Bhuvaneshwari Temple, associated with literary works of Rabindranath Tagore.
- Dumboor Lake, a scenic reservoir with numerous islets.
- Chabimura, known for rock-cut sculptures of Hindu deities along the cliffs of the Gomati River.
Significance
Gomati holds an important place in the cultural history of Tripura, as Udaipur served as the capital of the Manikya rulers before the seat was shifted to Agartala. The district's temples, archaeological sites and river landscape make it a centre of religious and heritage tourism in the state.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16086497
- Government of Tripura, district administration portals.