Fact about Manipur India State

Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of Northeast India. The state shares borders with other north-eastern states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam and the neighboring country of Myanmar. Due to its wealth of flora and fauna, Manipur is described as a ‘flower on lofty heights’, ‘a jewel of India’ and ‘Switzerland of the East’. Its breath-taking scenic beauty makes it a tourist’s paradise.

Manipur has the advantage of acting as India's 'Gateway to the East' through Moreh town, which is the only feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries. With about 3,268 square km of area covered by bamboo forests, Manipur is one of India’s largest bamboo producing states and a major contributor to the country’s bamboo industry. In 2017, the state accounted for 10,687 square km of bamboo bearing area.

Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as the highest number of craft persons comprising skilled and semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region. Handlooms is the largest cottage industry in Manipur and the state ranks among the top five in terms of the number of looms in the country.

CAPITAL : Imphal

ESTABLISHED : January 21, 1972

CHIEF MINISTER : N Biren Singh

GOVERNOR : Namjma Heptulla

RULING PARTY : BJP

HIGH COURT : Imphal, 2013

DISTRICTS : 16

LANGUAGES : Manipuri

POPULATION : 29, 66, 889 (24th)

[Males = 14, 91, 832 & Females = 14, 75, 057]

M : F = 1000 : 987

AREA : 22, 327 sq km (24th) Density: 130 per sq. km

LITERACY : 79. 85%

ASSEMBLY : 60

LOKSABHA : 2

RAJYASABHA : 1

BOUNDARY STATES : Nagaland, Assom, Mizoram, Myanmar,

STATE ANIMAL : Sangai

STATE BIRD : Mistres Homes Peasant

STATE TREE : Indian Mahogany

STATE FLOWER : Siroy Lily

STATE DANCE : Manipuri, Rasaleela, Maharasa, Thang Ta (Classical dance), Dhol Cholam, Loy haroba

TRIBES : Angami, Kuki

FESTIVALS : Dol Jatra, Lai Haroba, Rasa Leela, Cheiraoba, Gaan Nagai, Yaoshang (Holi), Kut, Christamas, Id – Ul – Fitr

RIVERS : Barak, Iril, Imphal

LAKES : Lokthak lake (largest fresh water lake in India)

POWER PLANTS : Lokthak Hydre power plant

NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES 

Keibul Lamjao National Park (Floating National Park)

Yangoupokpi – Lokchao Wild Life Sanctuary

Silohi National Park

INDUSTRIES : Sericulture, Bamboo & Cane, Rice mills, edible oil crushing, leather goods

MAIN CITIES : Imphal, Kakching, Thoubal, Ukhrul

AIRPORTS : Tulihal Airport – Imphal

Other Information

The Land of Germs & Jewel of India - Manipur

Switzerland of India - Manipur

Districts in Manipur (16 Districts )

• Bishnupur
• Chandel
• Churachandpur
• Imphal East
• Imphal West
• Jiribam
• Kakching
• Kamjong
• Kangpokpi
• Noney
• Pherzawl
• Senapati
• Tamenlong
• Tengnoupal
• Thoubal
• Ukhrul