Dharmanagar is a town located in the North Tripura district and is the second biggest town of Tripura. It is located between 24.37° North latitude and 92.17° East longitude. Perched at a height of 21 metres (68 feet) above mean sea level, flash floods occur during the summer season and cause heavy damage. The nearest airport is in Silchar and the National Highway 44 (NH 44) connects Dharmanagar to Guwahati. The dense forests of Dharmanagar are inhabited by Kokborok tribes.
The estimated population of Dharmanagar is 32,912 inhabitants in 2006. Males constitute 51% of the population and the female sconstitute 49% of the population. 9% of the population is less than six years of age. Dharmanagar has an average literacy rate of 85%, which is higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 87% and, female literacy rate is 83%.
The town is embellished with beautiful and important temples such as the Hari Mandir and Kali Bari Mandir. The Bahai Temple offers serene ambience for meditation. The scenic beauty of the hilly tea villages such as East Kameshwar , Ganganagar and Halflong is awesome.
(Last Updated on : 06/07/2010)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Cities
|
|
|
| • | History of Chennai
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India`s fourth largest city. History of Chennai encompasses the events of the south Indian history, colonialism and then the massive growth of the city during the 20th century.
| | | • | Kiriburu
Kiriburu is situated in the state of Jharkhand. Kiriburu is a residential locale in West Singhbhum district and is situated at a height of 4,300ft from man sea level. It is one of the twin hill stations along with Meghahatuburu.
| | | • | Unakoti
Unakoti is an archaeological venue in Tripura. This spot also has the importance of pilgrimage tourism. It is a Shaivite place of offering worships with idols and rock-cut images of Lord Shiva and other Hindu deities.
| | | • | Lal Mahal
Lal Mahal of Pune is one of the most famous monuments of Pune. It was built during the rule of Marathas. Shivaji stayed there for many years until he had captured his first fort.
| | | • | Lotus Mahal in Hampi
Lotus Mahal, also called, Chitragani Mahal and Kamal Mahal, is located in the Zenana enclosure of Hampi. It was built in the Indo-Islamic style. It is believed that the royal women used to come here to mingle during evening.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
