Tripura is home to many tribal groups. The majority of these are Bengali immigrants, but there are also several smaller tribes which include the Tripuri, Jamatia and Reang people.
The state language of Tripura is Bengali. However, it has a sizeable population in its eastern regions where Meitei (a Tibeto-Burman language) predominates. Tribes in this area often speak their own languages as well - for example, the Chakmas in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh speak their own tribal languages, while most speak Assamese or Bengali as well.
In terms of religion, there are very few Hindus left compared to Muslims or Christians (who look more like converted tribals). In Tripura, Hindus are mainly the Bengali, Baidya and Thakur people.
Tripuri women commonly wear colourful saris or handwoven textiles as opposed to salwar kameez common in other areas of India. Their attire also differs from that of other communities in their use of a lotus flower motif. Many tribal groups have a preference for wearing cotton clothing that is simple but elegant. For example, the Chakma women prefer thin-striped or plain white cotton sarees with minimal blouses while the Hajong tribe prefers indigo blue material for everyday wear.
The Purulia chadars (shawls) of Tripura are famous throughout India for their intricate designs and bright colours - they are generally worn over a cotton sari.