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	\| population_total = ~~422~~,~~168~~		\| population_total = 286,687
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	'''Thoubal district''' (Pron:/ˈθɑʊbɑːl orˈθɑʊbəl/) is one of the sixteen [[Districts of Manipur\|districts]] of [[Manipur]] state in northeastern [[India]]. This district is bounded by [[Senapati district]] on the north, [[Ukhrul District\|Ukhrul]] and [[Chandel district\|Chandel]] districts on the east, [[Churachandpur District\|Churchandpur]] and [[Bishnupur district\|Bishnupur]] districts on the south and [[Imphal West]] and [[Imphal East]] districts on the west. The district occupies an area of ~~519~~ km<sup>2</sup>. The population as of 2011 is ~~422~~,~~168~~.<ref>{{cite web		'''Thoubal district''' (Pron:/ˈθɑʊbɑːl orˈθɑʊbəl/) is one of the sixteen [[Districts of Manipur\|districts]] of [[Manipur]] state in northeastern [[India]]. This district is bounded by [[Senapati district]] on the north, [[Ukhrul District\|Ukhrul]] and [[Chandel district\|Chandel]] districts on the east, [[Churachandpur District\|Churchandpur]] and [[Bishnupur district\|Bishnupur]] districts on the south and [[Imphal West]] and [[Imphal East]] districts on the west. The district occupies an area of 324 km<sup>2</sup>. The population as of 2011 is 286,687.<ref>{{cite web
	\|url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/Manipur/statement1.xls		\|url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/Manipur/statement1.xls
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	===Rivers and lakes===		===Rivers and lakes===
	The Imphal and the Thoubal are the most significant rivers that flow through the district. The Thoubal River originates in the hill ranges of Ukhrul and is an important tributary of the Imphal River. It passes through Yairipok and Thoubal before joining the Imphal at Irong near Mayang Imphal. The Imphal River rises in the hills of [[Senapati district]] and flows south. It forms the northern and western boundaries of Thoubal district. Other rivers in the district are the Wangjing, the Arong and the Sekmai. These rivers originate in the hills of Ukhrul district. The Arong River flows through [[Khangabok]] and falls into Kharung Pat. The Wangjing River flows west via Heirok and Wangjing before joining the Loushi Pat.		The Imphal and the Thoubal are the most significant rivers that flow through the district. The Thoubal River originates in the hill ranges of Ukhrul and is an important tributary of the Imphal River. It passes through Yairipok and Thoubal before joining the Imphal at Irong near Mayang Imphal. The Imphal River rises in the hills of [[Senapati district]] and flows south. It forms the northern and western boundaries of Thoubal district. Other rivers in the district are the Wangjing, the Arong and the Sekmai. These rivers originate in the hills of Ukhrul district. The Arong River flows through [[Khangabok]] and falls into Kharung Pat. The Wangjing River flows west via Heirok and Wangjing before joining the Loushi Pat.
	[[File:Thoubal naturee.jpg~~\|thumb~~\|view of small hillock in Thoubal]]		<gallery>
			File:Thoubal naturee.jpg\|view of small hillock in Thoubal
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	The southwestern part of the district is a part of the [[Loktak Lake]] region and this area has a number of shallow and rain fed lakes, the important ones being Kharung, Ikop, Pumlen, Lousi and Ngangou. The Waithou Lake in the northern part of the district is formed by the drainage waters collected between Waithou hill on the west and the villages and paddy fields on the east.		The southwestern part of the district is a part of the [[Loktak Lake]] region and this area has a number of shallow and rain fed lakes, the important ones being Kharung, Ikop, Pumlen, Lousi and Ngangou. The Waithou Lake in the northern part of the district is formed by the drainage waters collected between Waithou hill on the west and the villages and paddy fields on the east.
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	File:Pumlen Lake 201312 1.jpg\|Pumlen lake		File:Pumlen Lake 201312 1.jpg\|Pumlen lake
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	===Climate===		===Climate===
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	According to the [[2011 census of India\|2011 census]] Thoubal district has a [[Demographics of India\|population]] of 422,168<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web \| url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php \| title = District Census 2011 \| access-date = 2011-09-30 \| year = 2011 \| publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Malta]].<ref name="cia">{{cite web \| author = US Directorate of Intelligence \| title = Country Comparison:Population \| url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html \| access-date = 2011-10-01 \| quote = Malta 408,333 July 2011 est.		According to the [[2011 census of India\|2011 census]] Thoubal district has a [[Demographics of India\|population]] of 422,168<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web \| url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php \| title = District Census 2011 \| access-date = 2011-09-30 \| year = 2011 \| publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Malta]].<ref name="cia">{{cite web \| author = US Directorate of Intelligence \| title = Country Comparison:Population \| url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html \| access-date = 2011-10-01 \| quote = Malta 408,333 July 2011 est.
	}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 555th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India\|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert\|818\|PD/sqkm\|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India\|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 15.48%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Thoubal has a [[sex ratio]] of 1006 [[Women in India\|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India\|literacy rate]] of 76.66%.<ref name=districtcensus/>		}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 555th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India\|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert\|818\|PD/sqkm\|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India\|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 15.48%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Thoubal has a [[sex ratio]] of 1006 [[Women in India\|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India\|literacy rate]] of 76.66%.<ref name=districtcensus/>

			===Languages===
			{{Pie chart
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			\|caption = Languages in Thoubal district (2011)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html\|title = Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref>
			\|label1 = [[Meitei language\|Manipuri]]
			\|value1 = 99.35
			\|color1 = #ED9121
			\|label2 = Others
			\|color2 = Grey
			\|value2 = 0.65
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	== Transports==		== Transports==
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	===Roads===		===Roads===
	As the Asian highway AH-1 passes through the center of the district the road connection in this district is good.Most of the important towns in this district are connected with this highway. The other important state highways in this district are Mayai-lambi road, Indo-Burma-Sugunu road and Imphal Yairipok road etc. Other important district roads are Thoubal-Leishangthem-Mayang Imphal road, Thoubal-yairipok-Sekhong sekmai road, Wangjing-Heirok-Machi road, Wangjing-tentha-Wabgai road, Khangabok-Sangaiyumpham-Tentha road, Kakching-Machi road, Pallel-Chandel road, Sugunu-Saikot-Lamka road, Sugunu-Serou-CH.karong road.		As the Asian highway AH-1 passes through the center of the district the road connection in this district is good. Most of the important towns in this district are connected with this highway. The other important state highways in this district are Mayai-lambi road, Indo-Burma-Sugunu road and Imphal Yairipok road etc. Other important district roads are Thoubal-Leishangthem-Mayang Imphal road, Thoubal-yairipok-Sekhong sekmai road, Wangjing-Heirok-Machi road, Wangjing-tentha-Wabgai road, Khangabok-Sangaiyumpham-Tentha road, Kakching-Machi road, Pallel-Chandel road, Sugunu-Saikot-Lamka road, Sugunu-Serou-CH.karong road.

	==Education==		==Education==
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	* Thoubal District Hospital [[Khangabok]]		* Thoubal District Hospital [[Khangabok]]
	* Jivan Hospital(private)Kakching		* Jivan Hospital (private) Kakching
	* Yoga & Nature Cure Research Hospital Kakching		* Yoga & Nature Cure Research Hospital Kakching

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	===Climate===		===Climate===

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	===Rivers and lakes===		===Rivers and lakes===
	The Imphal and the Thoubal are the most significant rivers that flow through the district. The Thoubal River originates in the hill ranges of Ukhrul and is an important tributary of the Imphal River. It passes through Yairipok and Thoubal before joining the Imphal at Irong near Mayang Imphal. The Imphal River rises in the hills of [[Senapati district]] and flows south. It forms the northern and western boundaries of Thoubal district. Other rivers in the district are the Wangjing, the Arong and the Sekmai. These rivers originate in the hills of Ukhrul district. The Arong River flows through [[Khangabok]] and falls into Kharung Pat. The Wangjing River flows west via Heirok and Wangjing before joining the Loushi Pat.		The Imphal and the Thoubal are the most significant rivers that flow through the district. The Thoubal River originates in the hill ranges of Ukhrul and is an important tributary of the Imphal River. It passes through Yairipok and Thoubal before joining the Imphal at Irong near Mayang Imphal. The Imphal River rises in the hills of [[Senapati district]] and flows south. It forms the northern and western boundaries of Thoubal district. Other rivers in the district are the Wangjing, the Arong and the Sekmai. These rivers originate in the hills of Ukhrul district. The Arong River flows through [[Khangabok]] and falls into Kharung Pat. The Wangjing River flows west via Heirok and Wangjing before joining the Loushi Pat.
	~~<gallery>~~		[[File:Thoubal naturee.jpg\|thumb\|view of small hillock in Thoubal]]
	File:Thoubal naturee.jpg\|view of small hillock in Thoubal
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	The southwestern part of the district is a part of the [[Loktak Lake]] region and this area has a number of shallow and rain fed lakes, the important ones being Kharung, Ikop, Pumlen, Lousi and Ngangou. The Waithou Lake in the northern part of the district is formed by the drainage waters collected between Waithou hill on the west and the villages and paddy fields on the east.		The southwestern part of the district is a part of the [[Loktak Lake]] region and this area has a number of shallow and rain fed lakes, the important ones being Kharung, Ikop, Pumlen, Lousi and Ngangou. The Waithou Lake in the northern part of the district is formed by the drainage waters collected between Waithou hill on the west and the villages and paddy fields on the east.

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'''Thoubal district''' (Pron:/ˈθɑʊbɑːl orˈθɑʊbəl/) is one of the sixteen [[Districts of Manipur|districts]] of [[Manipur]] state in northeastern [[India]]. This district is bounded by [[Senapati district]] on the north, [[Ukhrul District|Ukhrul]] and [[Chandel district|Chandel]] districts on the east, [[Churachandpur District|Churchandpur]] and [[Bishnupur district|Bishnupur]] districts on the south and [[Imphal West]] and [[Imphal East]] districts on the west. The district occupies an area of 519 km<sup>2</sup>. The population as of 2011 is 422,168.<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/data_files/Manipur/statement1.xls
|format=XLS
|title = Ranking of Districts by Population Size, 2001 and 2011
|publisher = The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, New Delhi-110011
|date = 2010–2011
|access-date = 2011-09-18
}}</ref> [[Thoubal]] town is the district headquarters. This district is known for Khongjom, where the last battle of the independence of Manipur was fought in April 1891 against the British army.

==History==
In May 1983 this district came into existence when Thoubal sub-division of the erstwhile Manipur Central District (later Imphal district) with all its administrative units was transferred to form a new district. Later, in November 1983, Thoubal district was divided into Thoubal and Kakching sub-divisions comprising Kakching and Waikhong Tahsils. At present there are 3 sub divisions in Thoubal district, they are Thoubal, Lilong and Kakching.

==Geography==
The district occupies the larger part of the eastern half of the Manipur Valley. The shape of the district is an irregular triangle with its base facing north. It lies between 23° 45' – 24° 45' North latitudes and 93° 45' – 94° 15' East longitudes. Its average elevation is about 790 m above the sea level. The district is dotted by a few hillocks and hills of low heights. Of these, Punam hill has an elevation of 1009 m above the sea level.

===Rivers and lakes===
The Imphal and the Thoubal are the most significant rivers that flow through the district. The Thoubal River originates in the hill ranges of Ukhrul and is an important tributary of the Imphal River. It passes through Yairipok and Thoubal before joining the Imphal at Irong near Mayang Imphal. The Imphal River rises in the hills of [[Senapati district]] and flows south. It forms the northern and western boundaries of Thoubal district. Other rivers in the district are the Wangjing, the Arong and the Sekmai. These rivers originate in the hills of Ukhrul district. The Arong River flows through [[Khangabok]] and falls into Kharung Pat. The Wangjing River flows west via Heirok and Wangjing before joining the Loushi Pat.
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File:Thoubal naturee.jpg|view of small hillock in Thoubal
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The southwestern part of the district is a part of the [[Loktak Lake]] region and this area has a number of shallow and rain fed lakes, the important ones being Kharung, Ikop, Pumlen, Lousi and Ngangou. The Waithou Lake in the northern part of the district is formed by the drainage waters collected between Waithou hill on the west and the villages and paddy fields on the east.
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File:The Loktak Lake.jpg|Fishing at Loktak Lake
File:Pumlen Lake 201312 1.jpg|Pumlen lake
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===Climate===
The district has a moderate climate with relatively abundant and widespread rainfall. The rainy season starts in June and continue till September. Intermittent rains continue till October. The winter season lasts from December to February. During the winter months light rainfall occurs under the influence of the northeast monsoon. The average minimum temperature during winter is 4–6 °C, sometimes the minimum temperature goes below 0 °C. April and May are the summer season. The average maximum temperature is 32–35 °C during these months, seldom the maximum temperature goes beyond 37 °C. Occasional thunderstorms occur during these months. The average annual rainfall was 1318.39 mm during the period 1983–89.

==Economy==
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File:Green paddy field.jpg|Green paddy field in Thoubal district

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Agriculture is the most important source of livelihood for the people of this district of Manipur. More than 70 per cent of the total population of the district is directly or indirectly engaged in agricultural activities. The valley is fertile and the topography of Thoubal District provides good opportunity for irrigation, natural as well as artificial. Rice accounts for above 90 per cent of the total land area under cultivation. The soil of the district is fertile and with the help of irrigation facilities from the Imphal barrage double cropping is widely practiced in the district.
In some areas, even triple cropping is practiced - first paddy crop starting late February or early March, second paddy crop in July and early August and the third crop of mustard seeds, pulses, etc. in November. Other crops grown in Thoubal District are sugarcane, oilseeds, maize, potatoes, pulses, chilies, etc. The district is the largest producer of sugarcane in Manipur. Its cultivation is mainly confined to Thoubal, Wangjing, Kakching, Kakching Khunou and Wabagai. Although maize is grown throughout the district, it is cultivated as major cash crop around Serou, Pallel and Kakching belt. Oilseeds, mainly mustard seeds, are found all over the district. Recently cultivation of sunflower has also started. Vegetables such as cabbages, cauliflower, different kinds of peas, gourds, pumpkins, etc. are cultivated here. Among the plantation crops, pineapples are the most important and are cultivated in the slopes of low hills and hillocks it is Mainly cultivated in Waithou hill range and Sharam hill.
Another important sector of economy of Thoubal District is Animal Husbandry. Important livestock found in Thoubal District are cattle, buffaloes, goats, horses and ponies, pigs, dogs etc. Significant progress have been made in the district in the direction of milk production, breeding of better varieties of cattle and poultry, and generation of employment through piggery and poultry development. Recently a dairy production firm is planning to open in Khangabok.
Khangabok is famed throughout Manipur for Tule, (Schoenoplectus acutus) know locally as Kouna, based handicrafts too. Kouna is used for making seating mat (phak), stool (mora), chair, mattress and various other crafts.<ref>http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/sep252005/1018.pdf</ref>

Fishing also contributes to the economy of Thoubal District. Fishing provides an important occupation for a large number of people in the district. Fishing is commonly practiced in villages such as Tentha, Leishangthem, Wabgai, Khangabok, Kakching-khunou and Wangoo.

==Tourism==
===Khongjom===
{{Main|Khongjom War Memorial Complex}}
It is situated above 10 km to the south of Thoubal, the district headquarters (32 km from Imphal). It is the place where last war of Manipur's independence was fought between the Manipuri and the British soldiers. Khongjom war memorial park has been constructed and on the top Kheba hillock statue of Paona brajabashi is erected. Every year on 23 April Khongjom day is celebrated.

===Sugnu===
Situated 51 km from Thoubal and junction of four districts i.e. Thoubal, Bishnupur, Churachandpur and Chandel, the place is an important trading centre on the south of the district. From it a beautiful view of the Imphal river can be seen. It is on the Imphal–Sugnu State highway. Serou temple near Sugnu is one of the famous pilgrims in Manipur.

===Waithou===
The place is important for its scenic beauty. There is an inspection bungalow on the hill-side over looking the Waithou Lake. The place is noted for its tasty pineapples. An exotic and delicious variety of local fish known as 'Ngaton' used to be available at this place
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File:Waithou lake.jpg|Waithou lake

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abundantly till a few years back from now. It is on the National highway about 3 km from the district headquarters.

===[[Kakching]]===
It is the sub-divisional headquarters of Kakching sub-division and is a famous trading centre of a variety of vegetables, fishes and rice next to Thoubal, the biggest town in the district. The place is easily approachable from the National highway and is connected to the other State highways. Kakching Eco-park is a beautiful park lie on the top of Kakching hills.
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File:Kakching Eco.jpg|Kakching Garden

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===[[Thoubal]]===
It is the district headquarters of Thoubal district and also the sub-divisional headquarters of Thoubal sub-division. It is the largest and busiest town of this district. Situated 22 km from Imphal, the National highway No. 39 divides the town almost into halves from north to south length-wise. The Thoubal river flows through the centre of the town from east to west. It is the biggest town in the district and is one of the most important trading centre of the district. The town has all the infrastructures of a fast developing urban area. All the government offices, institutions and banks of this district are located around Thoubal town.

==Demographics==
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According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Thoubal district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 422,168<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Malta]].<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Malta 408,333 July 2011 est.
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 555th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert|818|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 15.48%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Thoubal has a [[sex ratio]] of 1006 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 76.66%.<ref name=districtcensus/>

== Transports==
Transports system in this district is good. All the important towns and villages are well connected with district headquarters and other sub-divisional headquarters. There are regular taxis playing between Thoubal to Kakching and other places.

===Roads===
As the Asian highway AH-1 passes through the center of the district the road connection in this district is good.Most of the important towns in this district are connected with this highway. The other important state highways in this district are Mayai-lambi road, Indo-Burma-Sugunu road and Imphal Yairipok road etc. Other important district roads are Thoubal-Leishangthem-Mayang Imphal road, Thoubal-yairipok-Sekhong sekmai road, Wangjing-Heirok-Machi road, Wangjing-tentha-Wabgai road, Khangabok-Sangaiyumpham-Tentha road, Kakching-Machi road, Pallel-Chandel road, Sugunu-Saikot-Lamka road, Sugunu-Serou-CH.karong road.

==Education==
[[File:Thoubal College.jpg|thumb|right|Thoubal College]]
Thoubal and Kakching are the main educational hubs of the district. Thoubal College and Kha-Manipur College are degree colleges in the district. Beside this many other colleges are in the district. A nursing college inside the district hospital Thoubal has been under construction. Jawaharlal Novodya vidyalaya kakching-khunou is the only central government school in this district and other schools are Padhma-Ratna school Kakching, K.M blooming Eng. School Khangabok, Evergreen Flower Eng. school Thoubal.

==Health==
list of hospital in Thoubal are:-

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* Thoubal District Hospital [[Khangabok]]
* Jivan Hospital(private)Kakching
* Yoga & Nature Cure Research Hospital Kakching

==Administrative divisions==

The district is divided into 2 sub-divisions:
* [[Thoubal]]
* [[Lilong, Thoubal|Lilong]]

Recently, [[Kakching district|Kakching]] is carved out from Thoubal district as a separate district comprising the sub-divisions of [[Kakching]] and [[Waikhong]].

The 10 Vidhan Sabha constituencies located within the undivided district are: [[Lilong, Thoubal|Lilong]], [[Thoubal]], Wangkhem, Heirok, Wangjing-Tentha, [[Khangabok]], [[Wabagai]], [[Kakching]], Hiyanglam, and Sugnu.

[[Thoubal]] and [[Kakching]] are the municipal towns and [[Lilong, Thoubal|Lilong]], Wangjing, Yairipok, [[Waikhong]], Hiyanglam, and Sugnu are other small town in the undivided district.

===Important offices in Thoubal District===
* Deputy commissioner office Thoubal Athokpam
* District Road transport office Thoubal Athokpam
* Mini Secretariat complex Thoubal Athokpam
* District Hospital Khangabok
* Telephone Exchange BSNL Khangabok
* District Fishery Research Centre Khangabok
* District Superintendent of Police Headquarters Khangabok
* District Civil Court Khangabok
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* District Rice Research Center Khangabok
* District Sericulture Research Center Khangabok
* Food Corporation of India Khangabok
* Zonal Education Office Thoubal
* Public Works Department Thoubal
* Public Health Engineering Department Thoubal
* BSNL office Kakching
* LIC office Kakching

===Banks in Thoubal district===
* SBI Thoubal Athokpam.
* SBI Kakching
* UNITED BANK OF INDIA -Thoubal
* UNITED BANK OF INDIA- Kakching
* INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK - Thoubal
* HDFC BANK Thoubal Athokpam.
* ICICI BANK, NEAR D.C. OFFICE, Thoubal Athokpam.
* MSCD Bank Thoubal
* BOI Thoubal Achouba

==Areas under Imphal Urban Agglomeration==
* [[Lilong, Thoubal|Lilong]]

==Sports Ground==
List of Sports ground in Thoubal are:-
* Thoubal District Table Tennis Indoor stadium Thoubal
* BASU ground Khangabok
* Kodompokpi Football Stadium Wangjing
* DSA ground Kakching

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://thoubal.nic.in/ Thoubal District website]

{{Geographic location
|Centre = Thoubal district
|North = [[Senapati district]]
|Northeast = [[Ukhrul district]]
|East = [[Chandel district]]
|Southeast =
|South =
|Southwest = [[Bishnupur district]]
|West = [[Imphal West district]]
|Northwest = [[Imphal East district]]
}}

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