Mantola area lies towards the centre of Agra city with the
adjoining areas of Kotwali, Naai Ki Mandi and Rakabganj. The
township is surrounded by three roads that encamp the area of
Mantola. These roads are Mantola Road, Hing Ki Mandi Road and Jama
Masjid Road.
Mantola region has developed as a commercial area over years. The
region is densely populated owing to the settlements in the recent
years. Mantola region is inhabited by several communities. The
region has good proportion of Hindu as well as Muslim community
dwelling there. There are many worshipping places in the township.
There is Akbari Masjid and Jama Masjid where muslims offer prayers
and there is this popular temple called Mankameshwar Temple. They
constitute the prime attractions besides markets and other
enterprises in Mantola area. Subhash Bazar is renowned shopping
centr in Mantola. Tourist attractions in the vicinity include the
resplendent Agra Fort and Moti Masjid.
The place houses Naai Ki Mandi, one of the famous barbers' market
in the bygone period. The place has been transformed into a great
textile market. Fine specimens of textiles are merchandised in this
market.
Accessibility
- Mantola Road, Jama Masjid Road and Hing Ki Mandi connects the
place with the city. The bus stand named Power House Bus Stand
is in the vicinity of Mantola. It is located towards the south
of Mantola and less than two kilometres from that place.
- Agra Fort Railway Station is in the vicinity and falls to the
south-east of Mantola. The station is about a kilometre from
Mantola.
- Agra Airport is located south-west of Mantola and at a
distance of about 8 kms from Mantola.
Areas Under Mantola
- Nai Ki Mandi
- Pipal Mandi
- Kotwali
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