Udaipur, Tripura

Udaipur, Tripura

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locator_position = left | state_name = Tripura
district = South Tripura
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altitude = 22
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Udaipur is a town and a nagar panchayat in the Indian state of Tripura. This city is famous for the Tripura Sundari temple. It is also the head-quarters of South Tripura district. Udaipur is about 55 km from Agartala, the capital of Tripura.

Geography

Udaipur is located at coord|23.53|N|91.48|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/26/Udaipur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Udaipur] ] . It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Udaipur had a population of 21,751. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Udaipur has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 81%. In Udaipur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Attractions in Udaipur

Udaipur is dotted with temples the most famous of which is the Tripura Sundari temple, which is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The temple was constructed by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya Debbarma in 1501. There is a big lake beside the temple known as Kalyan Sagar. Bhubaneshwari Temple is another famous temple here.

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External links

* [http://www.bharatheritage.in/tripura/udaipur.htm Udaipur city]
* [http://www.northeastofindia.com/states/trimust.htm Northeast India]

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