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'''Imphal East district''' (Pron:/ˈɪmfəl or ɪmˈfɑːl/) is one of the 16 [[districts of Manipur|districts]] of [[Manipur]] state in northeastern [[India]]. As of 2011 it is the second most populous district in the state, after [[Imphal West district|Imphal West]].<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>
'''Imphal East district''' ([[Meitei language|Meitei pronunciation]]: /ˈɪmfəl or ɪmˈfɑːl/) is one of the 16 [[districts of Manipur|districts]] of [[Manipur]] state in northeastern [[India]]. In 2011, it was the second most populous district in the state, after [[Imphal West district|Imphal West]].<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book - Imphal East |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/848/download/36260/DH_2011_1407_PART_A_DCHB_IMPHAL_EAST.pdf |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> In 2016, the [[Jiribam district|Jiribam subdivision]], which was an exclave at the western periphery of the state, was separated as an independent district.<ref name="Telegraph 2016">Khelen Thokchom, [https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/more-districts-in-manipur/cid/1403137 More districts in Manipur], The Telegraph (Kolkata), 9 December 2016. {{ProQuest|2290178396}}</ref>


==History==
==Description==
The Imphal East district occupies the northeastern part of the [[Imphal Valley]]. It was created in June 1997 by dividing the erstwhile Imphal district into two parts. Prior to that, it was a subdivision of the Imphal district.{{sfnp|Manipur Administrative Atlas|2005|pp=14, 36}} The hill territory of [[Jiribam district|Jiribam]], which was attached to the Impal East district since its formation, was separated into its own district in 2016 as part of a major reorganisation of districts.{{sfnp|Manipur Administrative Atlas|2005|p=17}}<ref name="Telegraph 2016"/> At the same time, several hilly regions in the interior of Imphal East associated with [[Senapati district]], were included in Imphal East.<ref>[https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2027871#map=10/24.8515/94.0151&layers=C Imphal East district], OpenStreetMap, 14 August 2023.</ref>


This district came into existence on 18 June 1997.
A major part of the [[Imphal|Imphal city]] urban agglomeration is included in Imphal West, the rest being in Imphal East. Roughly half the population of Imphal East lives in the urban area.


Imphal East District came into existence on  18-06-1997 with its headquarters at Porompat occupying the eastern part of Imphal District. The total area of District is 469.44&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. approximately. The District is situated at an altitude 790 metres above the M.S. Level. The climate of the District is salubrious and Monsoon is tropical. The minimum temperature goes down to 0.6degree Celsius in winter and 41 degree Celsius in summer. It has no rail network and hence communication is entirely dependent on roads except Jiribam Sub-Division bordering Cachar District of Assam where there is a railhead. As of 2017, A new rail line is under construction and a [[Dholakhal railway station|railway station]] will be operational by 2019.  The District is connected with N.H. 39, N.H. 53 and N.H. 150.
The district headquarters of Imphal East is at [[Porompat]]. The total area of the district, prior to the 2016 reorganisation, was approximately 497&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The district is situated at an altitude 790 metres above the M.S. Level. The climate of the district is salubrious and the monsoon is tropical. The minimum temperature goes down to 0.6 degree Celsius in the winter and 41 degree Celsius in the summer. It has no rail network and hence communication is entirely dependent on road. The district is connected via [[National Highway 39 (India, old numbering)|N.H. 39]], [[National Highway 53 (India, old numbering)|N.H. 53]] and [[National Highway 150 (India, old numbering)|N.H. 150]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|60.27}}
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|17.58}}
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{{bar percent|Christian|blue|6.00}}
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===Population ===
===Population ===
{{Historical population
|align = right
| source = [[Census of India]]<ref name="censusindia1">{{cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html |title=A-2 Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901 |publisher=Censusindia.gov.in |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701220701/https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html |archive-date=1 July 2014}}</ref>
| footnote = 2011 Imphal East district (including the [[Jiribam district|Jiribam subdivision]])
| 1951 | 89,821 
| 1961 | 135,594
| 1971 | 189,713
| 1981 | 255,365
| 1991 | 330,460
| 2001 | 394,876
| 2011 | 456,113
}}{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages of Imphal East district (2011)<ref name="language"/>
|label1 = [[Meitei language|Manipuri]] |value1 = 91.01 |color1 = goldenrod
|label2 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]] |value2 = 1.66 |color2 = pink
|label3 = [[Rongmei language|Kabui]] |value3 = 1.61 |color3 = lightblue
|label4 = [[Tangkhul language|Tangkhul]] |value4 = 1.02 |color4 = mediumblue
|label5 = Others |value5 = 4.70 |color5 = grey
}}{{Pie chart|value5=0.66|value4=5.22|value3=15.83|value2=16.78|value1=61.51|color5=Grey|color4=Blue|color3=Green|color2=palegreen|color1=Orange|caption=Religions in Imphal East district (2011)<ref name="religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-01 Population by religious community: Manipur |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11383/download/14496/DDW14C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>|label1=[[Hinduism]]|label2=[[Sanamahi]]|label3=[[Islam]]|label4=[[Christianity]]|label5=Others}}
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Imphal East district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 456,113.<ref name="districtcensus"/>  This gives it a ranking of 551st in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 638 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.63%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Imphal East has a [[sex ratio]] of 1011 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 82.81%.<ref name=districtcensus/>
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!
!Population<ref>{{citation |title=A-11 Appendix: District wise scheduled tribe population (Appendix), Manipur - 2011 |date=2011 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43013 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Government of India}}</ref>
!Percentage
of Total Pop.
|-
|All Scheduled Tribes
|27,657
|6.1%
|-
|Kuki-Zo tribes{{efn|The Kuki-Zo tribes include [[Gangte people|Gangte]], [[Hmar people|Hmar]], [[Paite people|Paite]], [[Simte people|Simte]], [[Sukte people|Sukte]], [[Thadou people|Thadou]], [[Vaiphei people|Vaiphei]], [[Zou people|Zou]], and some smaller tribes designated as "Any Kuki" and "Any Lushai ([[Mizo people|Mizo]])".}}
|10,737
|2.4%
|-
|Naga tribes{{efn|The Naga tribes include [[Angami Naga|Angami]], [[Kabui people|Kabui]], [[Kacha Naga]], [[Mao people (India)|Mao]], [[Maram people|Maram]], [[Poumai people|Poumai]], [[Sümi Naga|Sema]] and [[Tangkhul people|Tangkhul]].}}
|12,902
|2.8%
|-
|Old Kuki/Naga{{Efn|The Old Kuki tribes retaining the Kuki classification include: Aimol, Chiru, Kom, Koireng, Kharam, and Ralte. The tribes under the Naga umbrella include: Anal, Chothe, Koirao, Lamkang, Maring, Moyon, Monsang, Purum and Tarao.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Kom |first=Ch. Sekholal |date=June 2015 |title=Ethno-nationalism: Competing Micro-nationalist Dissents in Manipur |journal=Social Change |volume=45 |issue=2 |pages=289–307 |doi=10.1177/0049085715574192 |issn=0049-0857}}</ref>}}
|3,556
|0.8%
|}


According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Imphal East district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 456,113,<ref name="districtcensus"/> 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.
After the separation of the Jiribam subdivision, the residual district has population 412,275. It has a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1000 males. 42.65% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 2.04% and 5.38% of the population respectively.<ref name="districtcensus" />
}}</ref>  This gives it a ranking of 551st in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 638 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was  14.63%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Imphal East has a [[sex ratio]] of 1011 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 82.81%.<ref name=districtcensus/>


===Languages ===
===Languages ===
As per 2011 census, the languages spoken in Imphal East District (excluding newly created Jiribam district) are [[Meitei language|Manipuri]] (3,75,207), [[Nepali language|Nepali]] (6,851), [[Rongmei language|Kabui]] (6,622), [[Hindi]] (5,870), [[Tangkhul language|Tangkhul]] (4,205), kuki (10,088).<ref>{{cite web |title=Census 2011 for languages |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011Census/Language_MTs.html |website=Census India |publisher=MHA, Govt of India |access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref>
As per 2011 census, the languages spoken in Imphal East district (excluding newly created Jiribam district) are [[Meitei language|Manipuri]] (375,207), [[Nepali language|Nepali]] (6,851), [[Rongmei language|Kabui]] (6,622), [[Tangkhul language|Tangkhul]] (4,205), and [[Kuki-Chin languages|Kuki]] (2,066).<ref name="language">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-16 Population by mother tongue: Manipur |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10213/download/13325/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1400.XLSX |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
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|Sawombung, Sagolmang
|Sawombung, Sagolmang
|}
|}
''Recently, [[Jiribam District]] is carved out from Imphal East district comprising sub-divisions of [[Jiribam]], [[Borobekra]], and [[Babukhal]].''
''Recently, [[Jiribam district]] is carved out from Imphal East district comprising sub-divisions of [[Jiribam]], [[Borobekra]], and [[Babukhal]].''


==Areas under Imphal Urban Agglomeration==
==Areas under Imphal Urban Agglomeration==
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==Economy==
==Economy==
===Agriculture===
===Agriculture===
Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in the district. In the district there are 27,000 and 4,100 hectares of land for H.Y.V. (high yield variety) and improved local paddy field respectively. There are land of 450 hectares for maize, 60 hectares for wheat and 350 hectares for potato in the district. The main food crops are paddy, potato and vegetables. Among the cash crops are sugar cane, maize, pulse, oil seed and other vegetables etc. The total number of workers engaged in agriculture in the district was 42,473 as per 1991 census of which 28,661 were male and 13,812 were female. Spices like chilli, onion, ginger, turmeric and coriander of very good quality are grown in the district.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in the district. There are 27,000 and 4,100 hectares of land for H.Y.V. (High Yield Variety) and improved local paddy field respectively. There are 450 hectares of land for maize, 60 hectares for wheat and 350 hectares for potato. The main food crops are paddy, potato and vegetables. Among the cash crops are sugarcane, maize, pulse, oil seed and other vegetables. The total number of workers engaged in agriculture in the district was 42,473 as per the 1991 census of which 28,661 were males and 13,812 were females. Spices like chilli, onion, ginger, turmeric and coriander of good quality are grown in the district.
   
   
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|+AREA & PRODUCTION OF IMPORTANT CROPS: (during 1998 -99 in Imphal East District)
|+AREA & PRODUCTION OF IMPORTANT CROPS: (during 1998 -99 in Imphal East district)
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!Name of Crops
!Name of Crops
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Horticulture products have been acquiring popularity with the people in the district. Fruits like pineapple, banana, lemon and papaya grow well in the district. Pineapple grows in plenty at the slope of Ngariyan Hill. There is considerable scope for increasing the area under different horticulture crops. The soil and climate favour for mass plantation of horticulture products in the district.
Horticulture products have been acquiring popularity with the people in the district. Fruits like pineapple, banana, lemon and papaya grow well in the district. Pineapple grows in plenty at the slope of Ngariyan Hill. There is considerable scope for increasing the area under different horticulture crops. The soil and climate favour for mass plantation of horticulture products in the district.


The following is the areas and production of horticulture crops in the district during 1998-99
The following is the areas and production of horticulture crops in the district during 1998-99.


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====Livestock====
====Livestock====


In the district, there is a dairy farm and a veterinary training center. There are also 5 veterinary Hospitals and 19 Veterinary Dispensaries in the district along with 3 nos. of Aids centers. The following is the population of livestock as per survey report of 1997 census.
In the district, there is a dairy farm and a veterinary training center. There are also 5 veterinary hospitals and 19 veterinary dispensaries along with three aids centers. The following is the population of livestock as per survey report of 1997 census.


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===Tourism===
===Tourism===


There are two [[motel]]s in the district, one is at Kaina and another at Jiribam. Shree-Shree Govindajee Temple, a golden temple located in the palace compound is still here. There are two war cemeteries maintained by the British war grave commission. In addition to this there is a temple at Kaina a holy place of the Hindu. Besides, Hanuman Temple at Mahabali is a pre-historical place in the State. Manipur is known for its scenic environment, landscapes, climate and cultural heritage which has a great potential for development of tourism.{{original research inline|date=October 2018}}
There are two [[motel]]s in the district at Kaina and Jiribam. Shree-Shree Govindajee Temple, a golden temple is located in the palace compound area. There are two war cemeteries maintained by the British War Grave Commission. There is a temple at Kaina and it is a holy place of the Hindus. The Hanuman temple at Mahabali is a pre-historical place in the State.  
 
Manipur is known for its scenic environment, landscapes, climate and cultural heritage, which has a great potential for development of tourism.{{original research inline|date=October 2018}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of populated places in Imphal East district]]
*[[Huikap]]
*[[Keikhoo]]
*[[Keikhoo]]
==Notes==
{{notelist}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
; Sources
* {{citation |title=Manipur Administrative Atlas |publisher=Census of India, Government of India |year=2005 |url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/4393/1/50276_2001_ADM.pdf |ref={{sfnref|Manipur Administrative Atlas|2005}}}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2027871#map=10/24.8515/94.0151&layers=C Imphal East district], OpenStreetMap, 14 August 2023.
* [http://imphaleast.nic.in/ Imphal East district website]
* [http://imphaleast.nic.in/ Imphal East district website]


Latest revision as of 12:52, 3 October 2025

Imphal East district
District of Manipur
Green field with small stones in front, with blue sky above
Imphal War Cemetery
Location in Manipur
Location in Manipur
Coordinates: 24°48′N 93°57′E / 24.800°N 93.950°E / 24.800; 93.950
Country India
StateManipur
Named forregion of Imphal in the eastern side of the Imphal River
HeadquartersPorompat
Area
 • Total497 km2 (192 sq mi)
 • Rank13
Population
 (2011)
 • Total412,275
 • Density830/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Language(s)
 • OfficialMeiteilon (officially called Manipuri)[1]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MN-EI
Vehicle registrationMN
Websiteimphaleast.nic.in

Imphal East district (Meitei pronunciation: /ˈɪmfəl or ɪmˈfɑːl/) is one of the 16 districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. In 2011, it was the second most populous district in the state, after Imphal West.[2] In 2016, the Jiribam subdivision, which was an exclave at the western periphery of the state, was separated as an independent district.[3]

Description[edit | edit source]

The Imphal East district occupies the northeastern part of the Imphal Valley. It was created in June 1997 by dividing the erstwhile Imphal district into two parts. Prior to that, it was a subdivision of the Imphal district.[4] The hill territory of Jiribam, which was attached to the Impal East district since its formation, was separated into its own district in 2016 as part of a major reorganisation of districts.[5][3] At the same time, several hilly regions in the interior of Imphal East associated with Senapati district, were included in Imphal East.[6]

A major part of the Imphal city urban agglomeration is included in Imphal West, the rest being in Imphal East. Roughly half the population of Imphal East lives in the urban area.

The district headquarters of Imphal East is at Porompat. The total area of the district, prior to the 2016 reorganisation, was approximately 497 km2. The district is situated at an altitude 790 metres above the M.S. Level. The climate of the district is salubrious and the monsoon is tropical. The minimum temperature goes down to 0.6 degree Celsius in the winter and 41 degree Celsius in the summer. It has no rail network and hence communication is entirely dependent on road. The district is connected via N.H. 39, N.H. 53 and N.H. 150.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Population[edit | edit source]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1951 89,821—    
1961 135,594+51.0%
1971 189,713+39.9%
1981 255,365+34.6%
1991 330,460+29.4%
2001 394,876+19.5%
2011 456,113+15.5%
2011 Imphal East district (including the Jiribam subdivision)
Source: Census of India[7]
Languages of Imphal East district (2011)[8]
  1. Manipuri (91.0%)
  2. Nepali (1.66%)
  3. Kabui (1.61%)
  4. Tangkhul (1.02%)
  5. Others (4.70%)
Religions in Imphal East district (2011)[9]
  1. Hinduism (61.5%)
  2. Sanamahi (16.8%)
  3. Islam (15.8%)
  4. Christianity (5.22%)
  5. Others (0.66%)

According to the 2011 census Imphal East district has a population of 456,113.[2] This gives it a ranking of 551st in India (out of a total of 640).[2] The district has a population density of 638 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,650/sq mi) .[2] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.63%.[2] Imphal East has a sex ratio of 1011 females for every 1000 males,[2] and a literacy rate of 82.81%.[2]

Population[10] Percentage

of Total Pop.

All Scheduled Tribes 27,657 6.1%
Kuki-Zo tribes<

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10,737 2.4%
Naga tribes<

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12,902 2.8%
Old Kuki/Naga<

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3,556 0.8%

After the separation of the Jiribam subdivision, the residual district has population 412,275. It has a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1000 males. 42.65% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 2.04% and 5.38% of the population respectively.[2]

Languages[edit | edit source]

As per 2011 census, the languages spoken in Imphal East district (excluding newly created Jiribam district) are Manipuri (375,207), Nepali (6,851), Kabui (6,622), Tangkhul (4,205), and Kuki (2,066).[8]

Administrative divisions[edit | edit source]

Sub Divisions Tehsils/ SDC Circles
Porompat Heingang, Porompat, Bashikhong
Keirao Bitra Keirao Bitra, Tulihal
Sawombung Sawombung, Sagolmang

Recently, Jiribam district is carved out from Imphal East district comprising sub-divisions of Jiribam, Borobekra, and Babukhal.

Areas under Imphal Urban Agglomeration[edit | edit source]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Agriculture[edit | edit source]

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in the district. There are 27,000 and 4,100 hectares of land for H.Y.V. (High Yield Variety) and improved local paddy field respectively. There are 450 hectares of land for maize, 60 hectares for wheat and 350 hectares for potato. The main food crops are paddy, potato and vegetables. Among the cash crops are sugarcane, maize, pulse, oil seed and other vegetables. The total number of workers engaged in agriculture in the district was 42,473 as per the 1991 census of which 28,661 were males and 13,812 were females. Spices like chilli, onion, ginger, turmeric and coriander of good quality are grown in the district.

AREA & PRODUCTION OF IMPORTANT CROPS: (during 1998 -99 in Imphal East district)
Sl. No. Name of Crops Area in Hect. Production in MT
KHARIF CROPS
1 Paddy (HYV) 27.00 80.14
2 Local paddy 4.10 5.44
3 Maize 0.45 0.80
4 Sugar cane 0.29 17.84
5 Kharif Pulse 0.22 0.26
RABI CROPS
1 Wheat 0.06 0.08
2 Pea & other pulses 1.53 1.09
3 Potato 0.35 1.52
4 Muster & other Oilseeds crops 0.60 1.22

Horticulture[edit | edit source]

Horticulture products have been acquiring popularity with the people in the district. Fruits like pineapple, banana, lemon and papaya grow well in the district. Pineapple grows in plenty at the slope of Ngariyan Hill. There is considerable scope for increasing the area under different horticulture crops. The soil and climate favour for mass plantation of horticulture products in the district.

The following is the areas and production of horticulture crops in the district during 1998-99.

Sl.No. Crops Area in Hectare Annual production ( M.T.)
1 Pineapple 650 3,700
2 Banana 50 392
3 Lemon 56 224
4 Plum, Pear & Peach 30 180
5 Papaya 230 1,150
6 Mango 12 60
7 Guava 30 138
8 Others 250 397
Total 1,358 6,646

Livestock[edit | edit source]

In the district, there is a dairy farm and a veterinary training center. There are also 5 veterinary hospitals and 19 veterinary dispensaries along with three aids centers. The following is the population of livestock as per survey report of 1997 census.

Sl. No. Category Total Population
A LIVESTOCK
1 Cattle 85,964
2 Buffaloes 2,310
3 Sheep 461
4 Goats 2,189
5 Horses & Ponies 542
6 Pigs 10,563
7 Dogs 15,940
8 Rabbits 799
B POULTRY
1 Cock 30,719
2 Hen 2,37,704
3 Chicken (below three months) 1,60,018
4 Drakes 21,029
5 Ducks 35,832
6 Ducklings ( below six months ) 21,512
7 Other fowls 5,784

Forest[edit | edit source]

The following is the information of forest products available in the district

OUTTURN VALUES OF MINOR FOREST PRODUCES OF CENTRAL FOREST DIVISION (IMPHAL EAST & IMPHAL WEST) FOR THE YEAR 1999–2000.
Sl.No. Items Units Quantity Value (in Rs.)
1 Firewood M.T. 16.8 43.560
2 Bamboo nil nil nil
3 Charcoal Qtl. 1 80
4 Earth C.M. 1,060 16,620
5 Stone C.M. 31,610 4,77,340
6 Sand C.M. 23,542 3,29,685

Tourism[edit | edit source]

There are two motels in the district at Kaina and Jiribam. Shree-Shree Govindajee Temple, a golden temple is located in the palace compound area. There are two war cemeteries maintained by the British War Grave Commission. There is a temple at Kaina and it is a holy place of the Hindus. The Hanuman temple at Mahabali is a pre-historical place in the State.

Manipur is known for its scenic environment, landscapes, climate and cultural heritage, which has a great potential for development of tourism.[original research?]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Porompat town is the administrative headquarters of the district. Nandeibam is also in the district.

Climate[edit | edit source]

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Source: IMD

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The Kuki-Zo tribes include Gangte, Hmar, Paite, Simte, Sukte, Thadou, Vaiphei, Zou, and some smaller tribes designated as "Any Kuki" and "Any Lushai (Mizo)".
  2. ↑ The Naga tribes include Angami, Kabui, Kacha Naga, Mao, Maram, Poumai, Sema and Tangkhul.
  3. ↑ The Old Kuki tribes retaining the Kuki classification include: Aimol, Chiru, Kom, Koireng, Kharam, and Ralte. The tribes under the Naga umbrella include: Anal, Chothe, Koirao, Lamkang, Maring, Moyon, Monsang, Purum and Tarao.[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 47th report (July 2008 to June 2010)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. p. 78. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "District Census Hand Book - Imphal East" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Khelen Thokchom, More districts in Manipur, The Telegraph (Kolkata), 9 December 2016. ProQuest 2290178396
  4. ↑ Manipur Administrative Atlas (2005), pp. 14, 36.
  5. ↑ Manipur Administrative Atlas (2005), p. 17.
  6. ↑ Imphal East district, OpenStreetMap, 14 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "A-2 Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901". Censusindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Table C-16 Population by mother tongue: Manipur". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  9. ↑ "Table C-01 Population by religious community: Manipur". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  10. ↑ A-11 Appendix: District wise scheduled tribe population (Appendix), Manipur - 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Government of India, 2011
  11. ↑ Kom, Ch. Sekholal (June 2015). "Ethno-nationalism: Competing Micro-nationalist Dissents in Manipur". Social Change. 45 (2): 289–307. doi:10.1177/0049085715574192. ISSN 0049-0857.
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