Important Facts about Manipur
State |
Manipur |
| State Map |  |
| Capital | Imphal |
| Date of Formation | 21 January 1972 |
| Chief Minister | Present Chief Minister – Shri Nongthombam Biren Singh
List of Chief Ministers of Manipur First Chief Minister – Mairembam Koireng Singh |
| Governor | Present Governor – Dr. Najma Heptulla
List of Governors of Manipur First Governor – B. K. Nehru |
| Seat of High Court | Manipur High Court (Imphal)
List of Chief Justice of Manipur High Court |
| Members of Rajya Sabha | Total number of Seats – 1
1. Shri K. Bhabananda Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Members of Parliment (MP Seats) | Total number of Seats – 02
MP Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Inner Manipur Present MP Rajkumar, Dr. Ranjan Singh |
| MLA Seats | Total number of Seats – 60
MLA Constituencies Updates as per 2019 Election 1. Khundrakpam Present MLA Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh |
| Number of District | 16
Name of the Districts Bishnupur |
| Area | 22,327 km2 |
| Rank of state by Area | 24th |
| Population(2011) | 2,855,794 |
| Literacy rate | 79.85% |
| Types Of Religion | Hinduism (41.39%), Christianity (41.29%), Islam (8.40%), Sanamahism (8.18%), Buddhism (0.25%), Sikhism (0.05%), Jainism (0.06%), Not religious (0.38%) |
| Neighbouring States | Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland |
| Neighbouring Countries | Myanmar |
| Main Language | Meithei |
| Other Languages | Meitei (53.00%), Thadou-Kuki (8.55%), Tangkhul (6.25%), Kabui (3.63%), Paite (1.94%), Hmar (1.69%), Bengali (1.13%), Others (23. 81% |
| Biggest River | Barak River |
| Number of River | 02 (Barak River, Manipur River) |
| Number Lake | Loktak (Largest fresh water lake in India) |
| Coastline | – – |
| Number of Beaches | – – |
| Number of Mountains | 04 (West Manipur Hill, Laimatol Range, Letha Range, East Manipur Hill) |
| Agricultural land [Km2] | – – |
| Forest Land [Km2] | 17090 Km2 |
| Latitude | 24.6637° N |
| Longitude | 93.9063° E |
| City & Town | Imphal, Kakching, Mayang Imphal, , Thoubal, Ukhrul |
| Transport & Communication | Road, Railway, Air |
| AirPorts in Manipur | Imphal International Airport |
| International Airports in Manipur | Imphal International Airport |
| Major Ports in Manipur | – – |
| Length of National Highways | 1745.74 Km |
| National Highway Number | 39, 53, 150 & 155 |
| Railway Length | 1.35 Km |
| Waterfalls in Manipur | Barak Falls, Khayang Falls, Sadu Chiru Waterfalls, Taphou Falls, Taphou waterfalls, Khoupum Waterfalls, Ngaloi Waterfalls |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Manipur | Khongjaingamba Ching WLS, Yangoupokpi-Lokchao WLS |
| Major Temples in Manipur | Shree Govindaji temple Shree Gopinath Mandir Leimapokpam Keirungba temple Lord Krishna temple Lord Sanamahi Temple Hanuman and Mahabali temple Nityananda and Narasimha temple Manipur ISKCON temple Radha Krishnachandra-ISKCON temple |
| Major Tourist Places in Manipur | Loktak Lake (Imphal), Kangla Fort (Imphal), Imphal War Cemetery (Imphal), Ima Keithel Women’s Market (Imphal), Shri Govindjee Temple (Imphal), ISKCON Imphal, Sri Sri Radha Krishnacandra Temple (Imphal), INA Museum (Imphal), Imphal Valley (Imphal), Red Hill – Lokpaching (Imphal), Manipur State Museum (Imphal), Shaheed Minar (Imphal), RKCS Art Museum (Imphal), Three Mothers Art Gallery (Imphal), Indian Army War Cemetery (Imphal), Shri Hanuman Thakur Temple (Imphal), Manipur Zoological Gardens (Imphal), Shirui Kashung (Ukhrul), Khonghampat Orchidarium (Imphal), Lord Sanamahi Temple, Sadu Chiru Waterfalls, Nillai Tea Estate (Ukhrul), |
| Legislative Assembly Name | Manipur Legislative Assembly |
| Emblem |  |
| State Dance | Manipuri dance (Ras Lila) |
| State Anthem | Sana Leibak Manipur |
| Cuisine |
Tan Ngang a bread, Chamthong or Kangshoi – a healthy vegetable stew, Eromba – a delightful combination of rice and fish, Morok Metpa – a spicy and delicious chutney, Singju – a famous Manipuri salad, Paaknam – a delicate fish cake, Chahao Kheer – the most popular dessert in Manipur, Alu Kangmet – a mashed potato delicacy, Nga-Thongba – a classic fish curry,
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| State Animal | Sangai |
| State Bird | Mrs. Hume’s pheasant |
| State Flower | Lilium mackliniae |
| State Fruit | Pineapple |
| State tree | Phoebe hainesiana |
| Sport | Muka Kangjei |
| Number of National Park in Manipur | Keibul Lamjao National Park |
| Movie Industry Name | Maniwood |
| Festivals | Yaoshang (Holi), Kut-Festival, Gang-Ngai-Festival, Cheiraoba- The Manipur New Year, Kang – The Rath Yatra Of Manipur, Heikru Hitongba, Ningol Chak-Kouba- A Social Festival Of Manipuris, Lui-Ngai-Ni, Chumpha-Festival Of Tangkhul Nagas, ristmas- Festival Of Christians |
| Website | www.manipur.gov.in |