About Dhalai
Dhalai district was formed in 1995 and it is the youngest district in Tripura. The district headquarter is at Ambassa. The Dhalai district was created after carving out some portion from south Tripura district and some portion from north Tripura district.
The District is rich in natural resources. More than 70% area of this district is hilly and forest covered. It has tremendous scenic beauty.
The Dhalai District is named after the river "Dhalai" flowing across this district from South to North.
Major River
Manu, Dhalai and Khowai
Major Hill track
Atharamura, Longtharai and Sakhantang
Attractions
Longtharai Mandir, Kamaleswari Mandir (Temple)
Facts & Figures
| Year of formation | 15th April 1995 |
| Area | 2312.29 Sq.KM |
| Forest Land | 1859.37 Sq. K.M. |
| Latitude | 23°39’ and 24°32’ N |
| Longitude | 91°45’ and 92°29’ E |
| Population (2001) | 3,07,868 |
| Males | 1,59,095 |
| Females | 1,48,773 |
| Population density | 139 Per Sq. K.M. |
| Sex Ratio | 945 |
| No. of Sub-Division | 04 |
| No. of Blocks | 05 |
| No. of Villages | 119 |
| Average rainfall | 2200 mm |
| Temperature | Max.: 36 C ; Min.: 5.3 C |
| Postal Code | 799289 |
| STD Code | 03826 |
How to reach
The district
Headquarter is situated at Ambassa which is around 90 KM from the
state capital Agartala. It is connected through NH 44 and takes around 3
hours to reach. There is no Railway Station in this district. Construction of new railway lines is going on very smoothly.