Mandwi

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Mandwi is a town in the Sadar sub-division of the state of Tripura in the West Tripura district in India. It is in the Mandwi Rural Development Block

[edit] Description

Mandwi is settled over a hilltop. It was previously known as "Mandai" but its name was corrupted by earlier land recorders. It is linked with Jirania and Borokathal by roads. It is under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.

The town has a mini-stadium along the main road to Jirania. There is a town hall also, where most of the local programs and functions are organized. Other amenities such as water supply, electricity, telephones and schools are also available.

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Festivals like Durga Puja and Christmas are celebrated with joyfulness. The local church of Bethel Baptist Church and Mandwi Baptist Church is very active in socio-religious activities in and around the town. The church circle or organization of churches in Mandwi Block area have grouped themselves into the Mandwi Baptist Circle which is affiliated with the Sadar North Baptist Association under the aegis of Tripura Baptist Christian Union. Currently the secretary of Mandwi Baptist Circle is Mr Ajoy Debbarma from Rasu Baptist Church.

The Block administration is looked after by the BDO (Block Development Officer). The present BDO of Mandwi Block is Mr Himadrish Debbarma.