Khowai

Khowai
Khowai
Khowai is located in Tripura
Khowai
Khowai
Khowai is located in India
Khowai
Khowai
Coordinates: 24°3′54″N 91°36′18″E / 24.06500°N 91.60500°E / 24.06500; 91.60500
CountryIndia
StateTripura
DistrictKhowai district
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyKhowai Municipal Council
 • ChairmanDebasish Nath Sharma (BJP)
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total21,387
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, Kokborok, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
799201, 799202, 799203
Area code3825
Vehicle registrationTR06
Websitewww.khowai.nic.in

Khowai is a town located in the Indian state of Tripura and a Municipal Council in Khowai district. The city lies on the banks of Khowai river and hence from the river the city gets its name. It was originally settled upon by Upendranath Roy. Located near the Bangladesh border, Khowai has boundaries with Bangladesh on its entire northern part.