Udaipur ( Pron:/uːˈdaɪpʊə or ˈuːdaɪˌpʊə/), formerly known as Rangamati, is the third biggest city in the Indian state of Tripura. The city was a former capital of the state during the reign of the Maharajas. This city is famous for the Tripura Sundari temple also known as Tripureswari temple which is one of the 51 Shakti pithas. It is a Municipal Council in Gomati district & also the headquarters of Gomati district. Udaipur is about 51 km from Agartala, the capital of Tripura.
Geography
State of Tripura having 4 districts, roadways & small railway network.
Udaipur is located at 23.53°N 91.48°E. It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet).The Gomati river passes through the heart of Udaipur and helps in irrigation of its lands.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Udaipur had a population of 37,781. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Udaipur has an average literacy rate of 94.84%, higher than the national average of 72.9%: male literacy is 96.50%, and female literacy is 93.15%. In Udaipur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Attractions in Udaipur
Education
General Degree Colleges
- Netaji Subash Mahavidyalaya, erstwhile Udaipur Government Degree College is present at Dhajanagar beside NH 8.
Transportation
Udaipur railway station
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Udaipur railway station is situated near Matabari. The station lies on the Lumding–Sabroom section, which comes under the Lumding railway division of the Northeast Frontier Railway. It is one of India’s most beautiful railway stations with mesmerising architecture. Udaipur lies on NH 8, Agartala to Sabroom segment. From Rajarbag Motor Stand all day road connectivity is available towards capital Agartala and other cities of the states. The biggest river of the state Gomati is passing besides the city. To create a water connectivity through the river by increase the depth of the river is a part of one of the auspicious future project of the central govt.
Image gallery
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Udaipur bus stand
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Tripura Sundari temple