| Amarpur | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Tripura |
| District(s) | South Tripura |
| Population | 10,863 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 24 metres (79 ft) |
See Amarpur (disambiguation) for disambiguation.
Amarpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in South Tripura district in the state of Tripura [1], India. It is also the head-quarters of Amarpur sub-division.
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Amarpur is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 24 metres (78 feet) above sea level. The town is connected with 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 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:
Thses are two beautiful lake with hystorical importance.
Greenery:
While reaching Amarpur from Udaipur , the both side of the road is full with deep forest. It gives a natural peace of mind.
Apart this part of the land is full of natural beauties and peaceful atmosphere. This place is peace and full of natural beauties that one can get easily attracted towards it.
Dumboor Lake -Place of Interest A water area of 41 km2. with an un-ending spell of luxuriant green vegetation all around stands majestic for her exceedingly charming beauty and 48 islands in the midst of the lake. Migratory birds, Water sports facilities are additional attractions. There is a Hydel Project near the lake from where 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. Location : 120 k.m. from Agartala. Accommodation : Raima Tourist Lodge at Jatanbari, Go to Top of Page Tariff : Double bed Rs.200/-(AC)+10% tax, Rs.120/-(Non-AC)+10% tax.
Govt. Dak Banglow at Amarpur.
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Amarpur had a population of 10,863. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Amarpur has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
EDUCATION:
The people of this place loves to take higher education.Apart from traditional Higher education like, MBBS, B.E., B.Tech,LL.b,Agri B.Sc./M.Sc. the student of this place is taking education in professional courses likes Company Secretary(CS),M.Tech,MCA etc.Students from this beautiful land is venturing other parts of the world to take higher education.
Mr.(CS) Siddhartha Banik, of this remote area is a qualified Company Secretary(FCS) and is posted as a 'Group Company Secretary' with big organisation at New Delhi.
Dr.Swagata Banik of this sub-division is a Scientist and is working with Cleaveland State University , Ohio, USA.
http://tripura.nic.in/amarpur/