Kailashahar


Kailashahar is a municipal council city, the headquarters of the Unakoti district in the Indian state of Tripura.
It is located along the Bangladesh border.

History

Kailashahar was the ancient capital of the Tripuri kingdom. Its history is associated with Unakoti, noted for its 7th - 9th century AD stone and rock cut images. A Shiva disciple who started the Tripurabda, prayed for Lord Shiva in Chhambulnagar village on the banks of the Mau river. It is speculated that Chhambulnagar, which is mentioned in Rajmala, was situated near Unakoti Hill. The Prince prayed for Mahadeva in Unakoti. Kailashahar may be the legendary Chhambulnagar. Some believers thought that Har resides in Kailash. Therefore, the place was known as Kailash Har which was later on transformed to Kailashahar. Tripura king Adi-Dharmapha ruled there in the 7th century. He performed a yagna with pomp and gaiety..

Demographics

India census, Kailasahar had a population of 23,418. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kailasahar has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Kailasahar, 10% of the population is under 6.

Transport

Kailashahar is connected to the rest of India mainly by road. The town has an airport. The nearest rail connection is in Kumarghat.

Culture

Kailasahar is not a prosperous area. It is mainly populated by Bengalis, Meitei Manipuri, Darlong, Muslims and Bishnupriya Manipuris, bishnupuriya.

Festivals

The Durga Puja festival comes between September - October. The bright festival of Kali Puja is also celebrated.

Religion

Hinduism is the dominant religion and the city hosts many temples, notably Lakshmi Narayan and 14 Deities Temple or Choudoo Devotar Mandir, Rangauti.
Islam many followers and a mosque operates near the main bazaar.
Buddhism has many followers.
Christianity is a growing religion with the majority of the Christians coming from the native Tripuri people. Most of the Christians are Baptists.

Climate

Education

General degree College

Kailashahar assembly constituency is part of Tripura East.