Why is Tripura considered geographically isolated from much of India?

Tripura is considered geographically isolated from the rest of India primarily due to its physical location and surrounding borders. The state is bordered by Bangladesh on three sides—north, west, and south—which effectively separates it from the main body of the country.12

Furthermore, the state’s internal geography contributes to this isolation. Tripura is characterized by a hilly, rugged topography that has historically impaired transportation and communication networks within the region. While the state is part of India's North East Region, which is connected to the rest of the country via the narrow Siliguri Corridor, Tripura's specific position on the periphery of this region, combined with its challenging terrain and international borders, reinforces its sense of isolation.1234