Baramura

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Baramura
Hatai Kotor
Baramura
Highest point
Parent peak Atharamura
Coordinates 23°48′30″N91°33′30″E / 23.80833°N 91.55833°E / 23.80833; 91.55833
Geography
Location West Tripura, Khowai, Gomati
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tripura

Baramura, also known as Boromura and Hatai Kotor, is a hill range centrally located in the state of Tripura in India. [1]

Baramura is also known for its great hornbill birds and holds Hornbill Festivals. [2]

The 8 National Highway (Assam-Agartala road) crosses through the Baramura hill range. [3]

Baramura has a gas thermal and power plant. [4]

Multiple rivers originate from this hill range, namely the Saidra and Sumli river that flow to Bangladesh.

Park

Baramura Eco-Park is an eco park 40 kilometres from Agartala, the capital of Tripura. [5]

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