Battala is well known landmark place in Agartala city. The name Battala gets its name from a big 'Bot' tree which you can see there in the middle of four-lane crossing north-east of 'Bangla Market'. The place Battala is very important in terms of business and communication. All road journeys to Bishalgarh and South Tripura starts from here. All farm produce coming to the Agartala city from South Tripura goes through this centre. A road from Battala also leads to Akhaura border check-point ( India-Bangladesh). There is a huge market in Battala area where you can shop for all kinds of Chinese make electronic goods smuggled from across Bangladesh . That's why it is popularly known as 'Bangla' market.
( following photos were shot by the author on New Year's day, 2011 )
A minor boy selling 'Paan' ( beetle leaf ) at
Battala roadside (Agartala )
A woman wearing Manipuri saari about to buy some
oranges at Battala roadside ( Agartala city )
Famous Jompui oranges being sold at Battala roadside.
Howrah bridge ( old ) at Battala ( Agartala city )
Newly paved footpath leading to old Howrah
bridge at Battala in Agartala city.
That famous 'Bot' tree at Battala ( Agartala city )
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