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''See [[Amarpur (disambiguation)]] for disambiguation.''

'''Amarpur''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Gomati district]] in the state of [[Tripura]] [https://web.archive.org/web/20181207161605/http://www.tripura.nic.in/], [[India]]. It was named after former king Amar Manikya, of Tripura. It is also the headquarters of Amarpur sub-division.

==Geography==
Amarpur is located at {{Coord|23.53|N|91.64|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/26/Amarpur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Amarpur]</ref> It has an average elevation of 24 metres (78 [[foot (length)|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 [[Udaipur]].

Amarpur is 120 km from Agartala.

==Tourism==
[[File:Mosqueamarpur (46).JPG|thumb|left|A mosque in Amarpur]]
Amarpur is a [[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 lakes of historical importance:

* '''Chobimura''' is known for its panels of rock carving on the steep mountain wall on the bank of river Gomati. Images of Lord Shiva, Kartika, Durga and many other god & goddess are carved on the faces of Devtamura Hill which is covered with thick jungles. The prominent among all the carving is the sculpture of '''Goddess Durga''' in the form of '''Mahishasurmardini''' (slayer of Mahishasur, a demon king). Local people worship the statue as '''CHAKRAK-MA''', and it is the largest antiques of Goddess Durga present in the country. The Mahishasurmardini statue is '''11 meters in height and 8 meters in width'''.
* '''Dumboor Lake''' is a water area of 41 km<sup>2</sup>, with 48 islands surrounded by green vegetation. Water sports facilities are additional attractions. There is a Hydel Project near the lake ('''Gomati Hydro Electric Power Project''') from where the River Gomati originates and this is called Tirthamukh where on 14 January every year the '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.[[File:Boat Changing Point At Damboor Lake.jpg|thumb|254x254px|Boat Changing Point at Damboor Lake. The place is called Narkel Kunja]]

While reaching Amarpur from Udaipur, both side of the road are lined with deep forest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://knowledgeofindia.com/a-complete-travel-guide-on-planning-a-trip-to-damboor-lake-in-tripura/|title=A Complete Travel Guide On Planning A Trip To Damboor Lake In Tripura|last=Admin|date=2020-02-06|website=Knowledge Of India|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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.
[[File:Amarpur (45).JPG|thumb|250px|Picturesque riverside in Amarpur]]

==Education==
*[[Government Degree College, Amarpur]] is the degree college in this town.

==See also==
* [[List of cities and towns in Tripura]]

==References==
{{commons category|Amarpur}}
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20090409230252/http://tripura.nic.in/amarpur/]

{{Tripura}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Gomati district]]

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