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'''Jiribam''' is a [[municipal council]] in the [[Jiribam district]] of the state of [[Manipur]], [[India]]. It is one of the fastest growing towns in Manipur. | '''Jiribam''' is a [[municipal council]] in the [[Jiribam district]] of the state of [[Manipur]], [[India]]. It is one of the fastest-growing towns in Manipur. | ||
The town is located on the state's westernmost boundary, adjoining the [[Cachar]] district of [[Assam]]. It is also known as the western gate of [[Manipur]]. Jiribam town is | The town is located on the state's westernmost boundary, adjoining the [[Cachar]] district of [[Assam]]. It is also known as the western gate of [[Manipur]]. Jiribam town is inhabited by various communities, such as the [[Meiteis]], [[Bengalis]], [[Rongmei Naga|Rongmei]], [[Hmars|Hmar]]s, [[Paite people|Paite]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16_Town.html|title = Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref> The majority of the people in Jiribam town are [[Meitei people|Meitei]]s. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The recorded history of Jiribam began during the [[British Empire#Britain's imperial century (1815–1914)|British colonial period]]. At the beginning of the 19th century, several tribes and religious groups began to migrate to the area along the Jiri River. During this era, the Jiri River was a famous landmark and Jiribam was a major trade center. The area was ruled by Maharaja [[Meidingngu Churachand]] from 1891 to 1941; he was a minor at the time of his ascendancy. In 1907, the Manipur State [[Durbar (court)|Durbar]] was established to assist the Maharaja in the administration of the area. Churachand's son, the Maharaja [[Bodhchandra Singh]], ruled the area from 1941 to 1955. | The recorded history of Jiribam began during the [[British Empire#Britain's imperial century (1815–1914)|British colonial period]]. At the beginning of the 19th century, several tribes and religious groups began to migrate to the area along the Jiri River. During this era, the Jiri River was a famous landmark and Jiribam was a major trade center. The area was ruled by Maharaja [[Meidingngu Churachand]] from 1891 to 1941; he was a minor at the time of his ascendancy. In 1907, the Manipur State [[Durbar (court)|Durbar]] was established to assist the Maharaja in the administration of the area. Churachand's son, the Maharaja [[Bodhchandra Singh]], ruled the area from 1941 to 1955. | ||
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===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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Jiribam's climate is [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical]] which is characterized by short winters and long summers with heavy rainfall. Some areas may experience snowfall during the winter months. As are many areas in India, Jiribam is subject to powerful [[monsoons]]. | Jiribam's climate is [[Humid subtropical climate|humid subtropical]] which is characterized by short winters and long summers with heavy rainfall. Some areas may experience snowfall during the winter months. As are many areas in India, Jiribam is subject to powerful [[monsoons]]. | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Jiribam had a population of 6,426. Males constitute 49 percent of the population and females 51 percent. Jiribam has an average literacy rate of 73 percent, which is higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 80 percent while female literacy is 66 percent. In Jiribam, 13 percent of the population is less than six years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Jiribam had a population of 6,426. Males constitute 49 percent of the population and females 51 percent. Jiribam has an average literacy rate of 73 percent, which is higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 80 percent while female literacy is 66 percent. In Jiribam, 13 percent of the population is less than six years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
The Jiribam town is the administrative headquarters of the subdivision. It is also a growth centre, which provides medical, educational and commercial facilities in and around the region. According to the 2001 census, 80 percent of its working population is engaged in non-agricultural activities and the main function of the town is categorized as "services". About 20 percent of the population are government employees, which provides more income than other sectors. | The Jiribam town is the administrative headquarters of the subdivision. It is also a growth centre, which provides medical, educational and commercial facilities in and around the region. According to the 2001 census, 80 percent of its working population is engaged in non-agricultural activities and the main function of the town is categorized as "services". About 20 percent of the population are government employees, which provides more income than other sectors.<ref>http://townplanningmanipur.nic.in/documents/IHSDP_DPR_jiribam{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
[[Jiribam railway station]] was the first railway station in Manipur. This station provides connectivity to [[Silchar]]. Jiribam will be connected to Imphal through 111 kilometer Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway line. | [[Jiribam railway station]] was the first railway station in Manipur. This station provides connectivity to [[Silchar]]. Jiribam will be connected to Imphal through 111 kilometer Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway line. | ||
After the commissioning of the line important trains like Rajdhani Express, Superfast trains will pass through it. | After the commissioning of the line important trains like Rajdhani Express, Superfast trains will pass through it. | ||
<ref>http://news.oneindia.in/2011/01/21/imphaljiribam-railway-line-spearheadinginfrastruc-aid0121.html</ref> | <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2011/01/21/imphaljiribam-railway-line-spearheadinginfrastruc-aid0121.html|title = Imphal-Jiribam Railway Line spearheading infrastructure development in Manipur|date = 21 January 2011}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Jiribam district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Jiribam district]] | ||
[[Category:Jiribam district]] | [[Category:Jiribam district]] | ||
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  Jiribam Location in Manipur, India  Jiribam Jiribam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°48′N 93°07′E / 24.80°N 93.12°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | File:..Manipur Flag(INDIA).png Manipur |
| District | Jiribam |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,343 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Meitei language (Manipuri) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | manipur |
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Jiribam is a municipal council in the Jiribam district of the state of Manipur, India. It is one of the fastest-growing towns in Manipur.
The town is located on the state's westernmost boundary, adjoining the Cachar district of Assam. It is also known as the western gate of Manipur. Jiribam town is inhabited by various communities, such as the Meiteis, Bengalis, Rongmei, Hmars, Paite, etc.[1] The majority of the people in Jiribam town are Meiteis.
History[edit | edit source]
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (October 2018) |
The recorded history of Jiribam began during the British colonial period. At the beginning of the 19th century, several tribes and religious groups began to migrate to the area along the Jiri River. During this era, the Jiri River was a famous landmark and Jiribam was a major trade center. The area was ruled by Maharaja Meidingngu Churachand from 1891 to 1941; he was a minor at the time of his ascendancy. In 1907, the Manipur State Durbar was established to assist the Maharaja in the administration of the area. Churachand's son, the Maharaja Bodhchandra Singh, ruled the area from 1941 to 1955.
Following independence from the United Kingdom, an agreement was signed on 2 September 1949 between the government of India and the Maharaja of Manipur. As a result of this agreement, the region of Manipur was merged with India on 15 October 1949. After the enactment of the Union Territories Act of 1956, Manipur became one of the Union Territories. Imphal was then declared as the state capital.[2]
In 2017, a Manipur Legislative Assembly election candidate from the Bengali community, Ashab Uddin, became the first member of the Jiribam minority community to win an election.[3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Jiribam is located at 24°48′N 93°07′E / 24.80°N 93.12°E.[4]
Climate[edit | edit source]
| This section does not cite any sources. (October 2018) |
Jiribam's climate is humid subtropical which is characterized by short winters and long summers with heavy rainfall. Some areas may experience snowfall during the winter months. As are many areas in India, Jiribam is subject to powerful monsoons.
Jiribam lies under the direct influence of southwest monsoon season and rainfall is abundant compared to other places in the state. About twenty to thirty percent of annual rainfall occurs during the pre-monsoon season in the month of May. About sixty to seventy percent of rainfall occurs in the rainy season which runs from the second half of June to September. The average rainfall during the rainy season ranges from 1,000 to 1,600 mm (39.4 to 63.0 in).
Jiribam is humid with a moderately hot temperature. The months of May and June are the hottest. The hottest temperatures are recorded in May at about 40 °C (104 °F). The temperature is very pleasant in autumn, which falls around September to November. The lowest temperatures are recorded from the second half of December to the first half of January where temperatures can fall below 2.78 °C (37.00 °F) at late night. However, days are comfortably warm even in this period.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census, Jiribam had a population of 6,426. Males constitute 49 percent of the population and females 51 percent. Jiribam has an average literacy rate of 73 percent, which is higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 80 percent while female literacy is 66 percent. In Jiribam, 13 percent of the population is less than six years of age.[5]
Politics[edit | edit source]
Jiribam is part of the Outer Manipur (Lok Sabha constituency).[6]
Economy[edit | edit source]
The Jiribam town is the administrative headquarters of the subdivision. It is also a growth centre, which provides medical, educational and commercial facilities in and around the region. According to the 2001 census, 80 percent of its working population is engaged in non-agricultural activities and the main function of the town is categorized as "services". About 20 percent of the population are government employees, which provides more income than other sectors.[7]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Jiribam railway station was the first railway station in Manipur. This station provides connectivity to Silchar. Jiribam will be connected to Imphal through 111 kilometer Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway line. After the commissioning of the line important trains like Rajdhani Express, Superfast trains will pass through it. [8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India".
- ↑ http://www.hoparoundindia.com/manipur/history-of-jiribam.aspx
- ↑ "ASHAB UDDIN Won with 8189 votes - 2017 Jiribam - Manipur Assembly Election Winner, LIVE Results & Latest News: Election Dates, Polling Schedule, Election Results & Live Election Updates". India. ndia WebPortal Private Limited. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ↑ "Yahoo maps location of Jiribam". Yahoo maps. Retrieved 30 December 2008.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Manipur. Election Commission of India.
- ↑ http://townplanningmanipur.nic.in/documents/IHSDP_DPR_jiribam[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Imphal-Jiribam Railway Line spearheading infrastructure development in Manipur". 21 January 2011.