Agartala, Capital city in West Tripura District, India
Agartala extends along the Haora River banks, covering 76 square kilometers with a population density of 5,200 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The city became the capital of Hill Tippera state in 1871 and established its municipality status between 1874 and 1875 during British rule.
The population includes Bengali and Tripuri communities, with Bengali language spoken by ninety percent of residents and Kokborok as the second language.
The Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport connects Agartala to major Indian cities, while National Highway 8 provides road access to neighboring regions.
The name derives from agar trees, which were historically used by King Raghu to secure his elephant in the surrounding forests.
Location: West Tripura District
Inception: 1871
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Website: http://agartalacity.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 23.83124,91.28238
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:28
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