Agartala, one of the largest northeast Indian cities, is the capital of Tripura, India. The city is located on the bank of the Haora River, near the Bangladesh border and extends to the low-lying hills on its northern segment. The total area of Agartala is 76.504 sq. km, with an elevation of 12.80m above sea level. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with large amounts of rainfall throughout the year except during winter. The estimated population of the city is 400,004. The city coordinates are 23°50'N and 91°17'E. Bengali, English, and Kokborok are the official language of Agartala.
Infrastructure and Details
The Agartala Municipal Corporation governs the city. It is being developed under the smart cities mission of the government of India. Some of the famous places in the city are Lakshmi Narayan Temple, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Church, Ujjayanta Palace, Heritage Park, and others. In terms of international internet gateway it is third in India after Mumbai and Chennai.
Aizawl (147 km), Silchar (317 km) and Baranagar (325.1 km) are a few major cities near Agartala. Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport connects the city with others in India and has direct flight connections to Kolkata, Imphal, Guwahati, New Delhi and Bangalore. National Highway 8 runs through Agartala and connects with Assam, also known as the lifeline of Tripura. The Agartala railway station at Dukli helps people connect with other cities.
Some of the major educational institutions of Agartala are Tripura University, Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Sikkim Manipal University Ramthakur College, Tripura Government law college, and National Institute of Technology, and others. Banamalipur is the major business Center of the city, and Gol Bazar is the next. Battala is the commercial hub of Agartala, also known as the electronics market.
Property in Agartala
There are several residential properties available in Agartala. The average housing area ranges from 250 sq. ft to 5000+ sq. ft to suit your requirements. You can choose from different housing options like independent houses, plots, 1 BHK, 2BHK, 3BHK, studio apartments, and Bungalows. The housing schemes available in the city are Tripura Urban Development Department housing schemes and PMAY.
Why is Agartala known
- Bengali, the official state language Bengali, is the dominant language English is also a popular language in the state, Kokborok is also spoken in the city
- all basic ammenities available
- Location - Capital of Tripura
- houses the Tripura Government Museum
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Education
School in AgartalaName | Distance |
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Sri Krishna Mission School | 900 m |
Holy Cross School | 2.5 km |
Kendriya Vidyalaya Kunjaban, Agartala | 1000 m |
Henry Derozio Academy HS(+Stage) School | 500 m |
Auxilium Girls' School | 1.8 km |
University in AgartalaName | Distance |
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Regional Institute Of Pharmaceutical Science And Technology | 400 m |
Govt. Women's Industrial Training Institute | 800 m |
Sachin Deb Barman Memorial Govt Music College | 1.6 km |
Women's College,Agartala | 2.5 km |
Bir Bikram Memorial College | 3.6 km |
Healthcare
Hospital in AgartalaName | Distance |
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ILS Hospitals, Agartala | 1.2 km |
Unity Gastro & Liver Hospital | 2.9 km |
CBCC Cancer Center, Agartala | Tripura | Best Cancer Hospital in Agartala, Tripura | 1.2 km |
Regional Cancer Institute | 700 m |
Dr. Pampa Deb Barma | Gynecologist, Fertility Specialist and Laparoscopic surgeon In Agartala | 1.2 km |
Commute
Railway in AgartalaName | Distance |
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Jogendranagar | 5.4 km |
Agartala Railway Station | 7.2 km |
Ajampur Railway Station | 8.1 km |
Singerbill Railway Station | 8.6 km |
Akhaura Jun. | 8.6 km |
Bus in AgartalaName | Distance |
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Inter State Bus Terminus | 2.6 km |
Nagerjala Bus Station | 4.2 km |
Food and Drinks
Restaurant in AgartalaName | Distance |
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Radhanagar Motor Stand | 1.7 km |
Domino's Pizza | 700 m |
Aquilaria Clubhouse | 700 m |
MOMOS N MORE | 2.3 km |
HAVE BREAK MOMO STALL | 800 m |
Shopping
Mall in AgartalaName | Distance |
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Agartala City Centre | 3.4 km |
Durga Chowmuhani Shopping Complex | 2.5 km |
Shopping Complex | 1.6 km |
Saradamani Shopping Mall | 3 km |
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