The place lies at a distance of almost 100 kms from Agartala, and the place has a good archeological value for its archeological remains of eighth / ninth centuries. Pilak falls under Belonia subdivision and a treasure house for Buddhist sculptures.

Number of Terracotta plaques, sealing with stupa and stone images of Avolokiteswara including image of Narsimhan have been found there which dates back to Buddhist period. A few years back a colossal image of the Sun God has been unearthed from the site.

The place has a close association with Mynamati and Paharpur in Bangladesh. Recently further excavation has been taken up by Archeological Survey of India.