Amarpur, Tripura
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| Coordinates: 23°32′N 91°38′E / 23.53°N 91.64°ECoordinates: 23°32′N 91°38′E / 23.53°N 91.64°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tripura |
| District | Gomati district |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,863 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, Kokborok, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 799101 |
| Vehicle registration | TR |
| Website | tripura |
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Amarpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Gomati district in the state of Tripura [1], India. It is also the headquarters of Amarpur sub-division.
Amarpur is located at 23°32′N 91°38′E / 23.53°N 91.64°E. It has an average elevation of 24 metres (78 feet) above sea level. The town is connected to Udaipur and Teliamura with metalled roads. It can be accessed from the capital city of Agartala via Udaipur town. The nearest airport is the Agartala Airport and the nearest railway station is Agartala.
Amarpur is 120 km from Agartala.
Amarpur is an idyllic quiet picnic spot, on the banks of Amarsagar, the 16th century artificial lake. The town stands on the ruins of a palace. On the southern bank lies a temple dedicated to the eight headed goddess, Mangalchandi. A fair is held during the Basant Panchami (February).
Amarsagar & Fatiksagar:
These are two beautiful lake with historical importance.
Chobimura -Place of Interest A water area with green hills and pics of gods in the hills
Dumboor Lake -Place of Interest A water area of 41 km2. with 48 islands surrounded by luxuriant green vegetation. Water sports facilities are additional attractions. There is a Hydel Project near the lake from where the River Gomati originates and this is called Tirthamukh where on 14 January every year famous 'Pous Sankranti Mela' takes place. The lake is the confluence of rivers Raima and Sarma. Various species of migratory birds are noticed in the winter and it has rich reservoir of natural and cultured fishes.
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