Amarpur is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Gomati district in the Indian state of Tripura. The City was named after King Amar Manikya. Amarpur is also the headquarters of Amarpur sub-division.

Geography

Amarpur is located at 23.53°N, 91.64°W. 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 Udaipur. Amarpur is 120 km from Agartala.

Tourism

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: While reaching Amarpur from Udaipur, both side of the road are lined with deep forest.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, Amarpur had a population of 10,838. Males constitute 50.5% of the population and females 49.5%. Amarpur has an average literacy rate of 94.2%. 9% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Education