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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Yairipok
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'''Yairipok''' is a town in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Manipur]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://time.is/map/Yairipok|title=Picture Center Yairipok}}</ref> It consists of four districts, Imphal East, Thoubal, Senapati and Ukhrul.

==Geography==
The Thoubal river passes through the heart of the town. Yairipok has about 120 towns and villages. Communities such as ''viz-metei'', ''metei pangal'', ''naga'', ''kuki'' live there.{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}} Tulihal is the most educated area in Yairipok.{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}}

==Agriculture==
The most fertile and advanced crop field "Salom Loukon" is located in Yairipok. This agricultural land is famous throughout the state and is well known for its unique quality. Every year, where most parts of the state faces drought or flood, this paddy field stays normal. This is because of the irrigation canal from the Thoubal multipurpose project in the Thoubal river. Fish farms and vegetables are the main outputs. Poirou pat loukon also produces food crops.{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}}

==Tourism==
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Yairipok is famous for the Yairipok Thambalnu, a lady who sacrificed her life to save the lives of people from the flood.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.uk/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x374922e2195959fb%3A0x1b22ca47e48619f6!2m22!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2!1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPOlyOwWHVsMm8vT3SsWyilUy3WDt94nf5mgrHU%3Dw227-h128-k-no!5sYairipok%20Thambalnu%20-%20Google%20Search&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipPZ2g9fWB7nvR4Z_53Sd9kEobOsAfe1vtGgreTr&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwidhqLCydfaAhWQN8AKHb1EAaoQoioIgQEwDg|title=Google Maps}}</ref> and an epic based on her life was written about by Mathurabashimayum Nandakishor Sharma in 1966.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_wORFHDs3-Zik2BoxMEEg|title=Yairipok - Topic|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2018-04-26}}</ref>

Yairipok has many tourist events, including festivals, rituals, harvest, landscapes, people and special events.

=== Temples ===
Kaina is the village where Hinduism was introduced in Manipur. The Kaina temple is notable because the idols in the govindaji temple in Imphal are made from [[jackfruit]].

Kwarok Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou is a holy place known for its blessings of lord Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou is the Kwarok Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou.{{Clarify|reason=|date=May 2018}} This place is in Kekru. It is believed that the blessings from the temple have effect. Many visitors go to see it on the top of a hill. Hindu people call it Kwarok Mahadev. They pray on 5th Panchami.

===Pineapple Festival===
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The Andro community celebrates a pineapple festival, one of Manipur's biggest occasions. A hut made of pineapple draws tourists. The aim of the festival is to promote the pineapple products of Yairipok.

===Andro===
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Andro is another tourist spot in Manipur. It is known for its ancient museum where tools of human civilization were found.{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}}

===Leirongthel Pitra ===
Leirongthel Pitra is a small nearby village in Thoubal district. Cultivation and seasonal jobs are the main occupations. Recent press reports concern sand mining restrictions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=27..190218.feb18|title=Sand Mining Restrictions}}</ref>

=== Sports Festival ===
In 2017 came the 13th Annual Sports Festival.<ref>{{Citation|last=Boycha Thiyam|title=YaoShang SpoRt ....YaiRiPok aNgTha.....E.Y.O......2017|date=2017-03-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDYc03hgUcU|access-date=2018-04-26}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
Its population reached around 9,569 people as of 2011 census.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-manipur.php?cityid=1440502000|title=census 2011}}</ref>

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Yairipok had a population of 8263. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. The average literacy rate was 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 74%, and female literacy was 54%. 14% of the population was under 6. The population density was 1,196/km² <small>[2011]</small> , growing at 1.48%/year <small>[2001 → 2011].</small>

==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Thoubal district]]
[[Category:Thoubal]]

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