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.