Mandwi is a

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in the Sadar sub-division of the

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in the

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. It is in the Mandwi Rural Development Block

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Mandwi (Mandai) 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 Jirania is a small town in the Indian state of Tripura on the banks of river Saidra (Haora). It is a Nagar Panchayat and also the headquarters of Jirania Rural Development Block. It is also the headquarters of Jirania Sub Division. It lies ...

and Borokathal by roads. It is under the

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. The town has a mini-

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along the main road to

. There is a

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also, where most of the local programs and functions are organized. Other amenities such as

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, electricity,

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and

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are also available.

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