Amarpur, Tripura

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locator_position = left | state_name = Tripura
district = South Tripura
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altitude = 24
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"See Amarpur for disambiguation."

Amarpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in South Tripura district in the state of Tripura [http://www.tripura.nic.in] , India. It is also the head-quarters of Amarpur sub-division.

Geography

Amarpur is located at coord|23.53|N|91.64|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/26/Amarpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Amarpur] ] 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 Manughat.

Tourism

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).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] 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.

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