Agartala, June 6:
In the remote Deoracherra ADC Village under Gournagar block of Tripura’s Kailashahar sub-division, 40 Reang families have lived in isolation for over four decades—cut off from the most basic infrastructure, including road connectivity, clean water, and healthcare.
Established in 1984, the colony’s only link to the outside world is a dangerously unstable makeshift bridge built with bamboo poles and iron sheets across a rivulet. This fragile structure serves as the lifeline for residents accessing markets, schools, and medical help. Tragedy struck just two months ago when a schoolboy fell from the bridge and injured his hand—one among many such incidents over the years.
Despite repeated visits and promises by political leaders, development remains elusive. The only mud road that once connected the village, constructed during the Congress-TUJS coalition era, has long eroded. A more recent fire in February gutted three homes—those of Thangtuma Darlong, Chandra Roy Reang, and Eliakima Darlong. Fire service personnel, unable to reach the area, watched helplessly as the homes burned. No government compensation has been received yet.
SDM Matiranjan Debbarma visited the site after the incident, raising hope, but no follow-up action has been taken. Despite the hardships, the local Darlong families extended support, reflecting a spirit of communal unity.
Children cross the unsafe bridge daily for school, and medical emergencies remain high-risk. For drinking water, villagers rely on nearby streams and fishponds—often falling ill from contaminated sources.
The residents have appealed for a steel bridge or culvert and submitted a deputation to the District Magistrate, but no steps have followed. Most families depend on jhum cultivation and have received government housing support, but lack of road access has made material transport costly and difficult.
Their demand is simple: basic infrastructure for a dignified life.
