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{{Short description|Capital city of the Indian state Manipur}} | |||
{{Contains special characters|Meitei}} | |||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Imphal | ||
| other_name = Yumphal | |||
| settlement_type = Capital City | |||
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| | | photo1a = Imphal At Dusk.jpg | ||
| | | photo2a = Temple of God Pakhangba of Sanamahi religion inside the Kangla Fort, Imphal West, Manipur.jpg | ||
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'''Imphal''' ({{IPAc-en|'|I|m|f|@l}})<ref>{{ | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption = '''Clockwise from top:''' <br/> Imphal city view, [[Nongshaba]], [[St. Joseph's Cathedral, Imphal]], [[Shree Govindajee Temple]], Langol Hills, Kangla Fort Complex, Sanamahi Temple | |||
| nickname = | |||
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| pushpin_map = India Manipur #India | |||
| pushpin_label_position = left | |||
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Imphal in Manipur | |||
| coordinates = {{coord|24.8074|N|93.9384|E|display=inline,title}} | |||
| subdivision_type = Country | |||
| subdivision_name = {{IND}} | |||
| subdivision_type1 = State | |||
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | |||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Manipur]] | |||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Imphal East district|Imphal East]], [[Imphal West district|Imphal West]] | |||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | |||
| established_date = | |||
| founder = | |||
| named_for = | |||
| governing_body = Imphal Municipal Corporation | |||
| leader_title1 = Mayor | |||
| leader_name1 = L. Lokeshwor Singh | |||
| government_type = Municipal Corporation | |||
| unit_pref = Metric | |||
| area_footnotes = | |||
| area_total_km2 = | |||
| area_rank = | |||
| elevation_footnotes = | |||
| elevation_m = 786 | |||
| population_total = 576000(2023) | |||
| population_metro = | |||
| population_as_of = 2022 | |||
| population_footnotes = | |||
| population_density_km2 = auto | |||
| population_rank = | |||
| population_demonym = | |||
| demographics_type1 = Language(s) | |||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | |||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | |||
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | |||
| postal_code = 795001 | |||
| area_code = 3852 | |||
| area_code_type = Telephone code | |||
| registration_plate = MN-01 | |||
| website = {{URL|http://imc.mn.gov.in/}} | |||
| footnotes = | |||
| demographics1_info1 = {{Unbulleted list|style=white-space:nowrap; | |||
| [[Meitei language|Manipuri]] (Meitei) | |||
| [[English language|English]] | |||
}} | |||
| official_name = | |||
}} | |||
'''Imphal''' ({{IPA-mni|im.pʰal|lang}};<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=H. Surmangol |date=2006 |title=Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary.Imphal |url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/app/sharma_query.py?qs=%EA%AF%8F%EA%AF%9D%EA%AF%90%EA%AF%A5%EA%AF%9C&searchhws=yes |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=dsal.uchicago.edu |archive-date=28 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728135428/https://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/app/sharma_query.py?qs=%EA%AF%8F%EA%AF%9D%EA%AF%90%EA%AF%A5%EA%AF%9C&searchhws=yes |url-status=live }}</ref> {{IPAc-en|lang|UK|'|I|m|f|@l}},<ref>{{Cite dictionary |url=http://www.lexico.com/definition/Imphal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516231351/https://www.lexico.com/definition/Imphal |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 May 2021 |title=Imphal |dictionary=[[Lexico]] UK English Dictionary |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]}}</ref> {{IPAc-en|US|'|ɪ|m|p|ˌ|h|ʌ|l}})<ref>{{Cite web |title=Definition of IMPHAL |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Imphal |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=www.merriam-webster.com |language=en}}</ref> is the [[capital city]] of the Indian state of [[Manipur]]. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of [[Kangla Palace]] (officially known as [[Kangla Fort]]), the royal seat of the former [[Kingdom of Manipur]], surrounded by a [[moat]]. Spread over parts of the districts of [[Imphal West district|Imphal West]] and [[Imphal East district|Imphal East]], the former contains the majority of the city's area and population.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2016-12-20|title=Simply put: Seven new districts that set Manipur ablaze|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/manipur-violence-new-districts-okram-ibobi-united-naga-council-4436039/|access-date=2020-10-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=15 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015191306/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/manipur-violence-new-districts-okram-ibobi-united-naga-council-4436039/|url-status=live}}</ref> Imphal is part of the [[Smart Cities Mission]] under the [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Imphal Smart City Limited|url=http://imphalsmartcitylimited.com/|access-date=2020-10-16|language=en-US|archive-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301160831/http://imphalsmartcitylimited.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Soldiers of the two wings of the 14th Army link-up at Milestone 109 during the Battle of Imphal-Kohima.jpg|thumb|left|Soldiers of the two wings of the 14th Army link-up at Milestone 109 during the Battle of Imphal-Kohima]] | [[File:Soldiers of the two wings of the 14th Army link-up at Milestone 109 during the Battle of Imphal-Kohima.jpg|thumb|left|Soldiers of the two wings of the 14th Army link-up at Milestone 109 during the Battle of Imphal-Kohima]] | ||
{{see also|History of Manipur}} | {{see also|History of Manipur}} | ||
Initially ruled by | Initially ruled by King Khaba, Imphal was later ruled by the [[Pakhangba]] leaders. The clan of the [[Ningthouja]] tribe originated then. The Ningthouja tribe quickly expanded and dominated the region in politics and war. [[Kangla Palace]] was built by King Khagemba and his son Khunjaoba. The palace was later destroyed by the British during the [[Anglo-Manipur War]]. During the reign of Maharaja Bhagyachandra, there were a number of Burmese invasions. However, the kingdom survived with the help of Maharaj [[Gambhir Singh]]. | ||
The [[ | Imphal remained peaceful until 1891, when there were internal differences in the royal family. The British sent J.W. Quinton to help but the situation only grew worse and Senapati [[Tikendrajit]] was hanged. The autocratic British behavior made people angry. This resulted in the 1891 [[Anglo-Manipur War]], which the British won.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iloveindia.com/travel/imphal/history-of-imphal.html|title=History of Imphal - Imphal History|website=iloveindia.com|access-date=2020-02-22|archive-date=22 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222111052/https://www.iloveindia.com/travel/imphal/history-of-imphal.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
The [[Battle of Imphal]] took place between March and July 1944, during [[World War II]]. The Japanese had invaded Imphal to destroy Allied forces and then invade India, but they were defeated and forced to retreat. The attack made the British realise the militarily strategic position of Imphal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nam.ac.uk/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/britains-greatest-battles/imphal-kohima|title=Imphal and Kohima|work=Britain's Greatest Battles|publisher=[[National Army Museum]]|access-date=9 January 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207003427/http://www.nam.ac.uk/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/britains-greatest-battles/imphal-kohima|archive-date=7 February 2015}}</ref> | |||
Imphal | |||
== Geography and climate == | == Geography and climate == | ||
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Imphal | Imphal lies in the [[Imphal Valley]] surrounded by nine ranges of hills at {{Coord|24.8074|N|93.9384|E}} in extreme eastern India,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/17/Imphal.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Imphal, India|access-date=10 June 2015|archive-date=5 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405133341/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/17/Imphal.html|url-status=live}}</ref> with an average elevation of {{convert|786|m|abbr=out}}. It has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen-Geiger climate classification system|Köppen]]: ''Cwa'')<ref name="Climate-Data.org">{{Cite web |url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/47589/ |title=Climate: Imphal - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table |publisher=Climate-Data.org |access-date=31 October 2013 |archive-date=10 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210031729/https://en.climate-data.org/location/47589/ |url-status=live }}</ref> with cool, dry winters and a slightly hot [[monsoon]] season. Imphal enjoys a moderate climate tempered by its high altitude and the surrounding hills.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Imphal climate: weather by month, temperature, precipitation, when to go |url=https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/india/imphal |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=www.climatestotravel.com |archive-date=14 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114172727/https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/india/imphal |url-status=live }}</ref> Maximum temperatures in the hottest months average about {{convert|29|°C}}; January is the coldest month, with average lows near {{convert|4|°C}}, often drops to around 2 °C in the coldest nights and rarely drops below freezing point. The city receives about {{convert|1320|mm|in|abbr=on}} of rain, with June the wettest month. The highest recorded temperature was {{convert|35.6|C}}, on 22 May 2009, and the lowest temperature was {{convert|-2.7|C}} on 10 January 1970.<ref name="IMD"/><ref name=IMD2>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/Temp_Extremes/histext2010.pdf | |url=http://www.imdpune.gov.in/Temp_Extremes/histext2010.pdf | ||
|title=Ever Recorded Maximum Temperature, Minimum Temperature and 24 Hours Heaviest Rainfall upto 2010 | |title=Ever Recorded Maximum Temperature, Minimum Temperature and 24 Hours Heaviest Rainfall upto 2010 | ||
|publisher=India Meteorological Department | |publisher=India Meteorological Department | ||
|access-date=16 May 2014 | |access-date=16 May 2014 | ||
|url-status=dead | |url-status=dead | ||
|archive-url=https:// | |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316064314/http://www.imdpune.gov.in/Temp_Extremes/histext2010.pdf | ||
|archive-date= | |archive-date=16 March 2014}} | ||
</ref> | </ref> | ||
[[file:Imphal view.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Imphal city nightview]] | [[file:Imphal view.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Imphal city nightview]] | ||
{{Imphal | |||
{{Weather box | |||
| location = Imphal (1981–2010, extremes 1953–present) | |||
| metric first = Y | |||
| single line = Y | |||
| Jan record high C = 27.8 | |||
| Feb record high C = 32.0 | |||
| Mar record high C = 35.0 | |||
| Apr record high C = 34.5 | |||
| May record high C = 35.6 | |||
| Jun record high C = 35.6 | |||
| Jul record high C = 35.7 | |||
| Aug record high C = 34.0 | |||
| Sep record high C = 34.5 | |||
| Oct record high C = 34.2 | |||
| Nov record high C = 30.7 | |||
| Dec record high C = 28.9 | |||
|year record high C = 35.7 | |||
| Jan high C = 22.4 | |||
| Feb high C = 24.2 | |||
| Mar high C = 27.2 | |||
| Apr high C = 28.5 | |||
| May high C = 29.2 | |||
| Jun high C = 29.6 | |||
| Jul high C = 29.4 | |||
| Aug high C = 29.7 | |||
| Sep high C = 29.5 | |||
| Oct high C = 28.7 | |||
| Nov high C = 25.9 | |||
| Dec high C = 22.9 | |||
|year high C = 27.3 | |||
| Jan low C = 4.6 | |||
| Feb low C = 7.7 | |||
| Mar low C = 12.1 | |||
| Apr low C = 15.8 | |||
| May low C = 18.7 | |||
| Jun low C = 21.3 | |||
| Jul low C = 21.9 | |||
| Aug low C = 21.7 | |||
| Sep low C = 20.6 | |||
| Oct low C = 17.2 | |||
| Nov low C = 11.1 | |||
| Dec low C = 6.1 | |||
|year low C = 14.9 | |||
| Jan record low C = -2.7 | |||
| Feb record low C = -1.4 | |||
| Mar record low C = 2.4 | |||
| Apr record low C = 6.2 | |||
| May record low C = 11.1 | |||
| Jun record low C = 14.7 | |||
| Jul record low C = 15.4 | |||
| Aug record low C = 14.6 | |||
| Sep record low C = 14.3 | |||
| Oct record low C = 7.8 | |||
| Nov record low C = 1.5 | |||
| Dec record low C = -1.7 | |||
|year record low C = -2.7 | |||
| rain colour = green | |||
| Jan rain mm = 11.5 | |||
| Feb rain mm = 43.4 | |||
| Mar rain mm = 81.2 | |||
| Apr rain mm = 154.6 | |||
| May rain mm = 174.3 | |||
| Jun rain mm = 221.6 | |||
| Jul rain mm = 231.4 | |||
| Aug rain mm = 186.8 | |||
| Sep rain mm = 157.2 | |||
| Oct rain mm = 122.3 | |||
| Nov rain mm = 34.7 | |||
| Dec rain mm = 17.8 | |||
|year rain mm = 1436.7 | |||
| Jan rain days = 1.1 | |||
| Feb rain days = 3.3 | |||
| Mar rain days = 6.1 | |||
| Apr rain days = 10.3 | |||
| May rain days = 11.8 | |||
| Jun rain days = 15.4 | |||
| Jul rain days = 16.1 | |||
| Aug rain days = 12.9 | |||
| Sep rain days = 10.2 | |||
| Oct rain days = 7.3 | |||
| Nov rain days = 2.4 | |||
| Dec rain days = 1.0 | |||
|year rain days = 97.9 | |||
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |||
| Jan humidity = 60 | |||
| Feb humidity = 54 | |||
| Mar humidity = 53 | |||
| Apr humidity = 62 | |||
| May humidity = 69 | |||
| Jun humidity = 77 | |||
| Jul humidity = 79 | |||
| Aug humidity = 79 | |||
| Sep humidity = 80 | |||
| Oct humidity = 78 | |||
| Nov humidity = 74 | |||
| Dec humidity = 70 | |||
|year humidity = 70 | |||
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals> | |||
{{cite web | |||
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | |||
| archive-date = 5 February 2020 | |||
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | |||
| title = Station: Imphal/Tulihal (A) Climatological Table 1981–2010 | |||
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010 | |||
| publisher = India Meteorological Department | |||
| date = January 2015 | |||
| pages = 335–336 | |||
| access-date = 5 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes> | |||
{{cite web | |||
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf | |||
| archive-date = 5 February 2020 | |||
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf | |||
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012) | |||
| publisher = India Meteorological Department | |||
| date = December 2016 | |||
| page = M156 | |||
| access-date = 5 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDcityweather>{{cite web | |||
| url = http://city.imd.gov.in/citywx/extreme/FEB/imphal2.htm | |||
| title = Imphal Climatological Table 1971–2000 | |||
| publisher = India Meteorological Department | |||
| access-date = 5 February 2020 | |||
| archive-date = 6 February 2020 | |||
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200206011031/http://city.imd.gov.in/citywx/extreme/FEB/imphal2.htm | |||
| url-status = live | |||
}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
== Demographics == | |||
At the time of the 2011 census, Imphal Municipal Council had a population of 277,196, of which 135,059 were males and 142,137 females. Imphal had a sex ratio of 1052 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 90.8%: 95.1% for males and 86.77% for females. 29,216 (10.54%) were under 6 years of age, 14,997 being males and 14,219 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 1,274 (0.46%) and 29,778 (10.74%) of the population respectively.<ref>{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Imphal West |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/850/download/36268/DH_2011_1406_PART_A_DCHB_IMPHAL_WEST.pdf |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]] |access-date=9 February 2023 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209085722/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/850/download/36268/DH_2011_1406_PART_A_DCHB_IMPHAL_WEST.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{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]] |access-date=9 February 2023 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209082718/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/848/download/36260/DH_2011_1407_PART_A_DCHB_IMPHAL_EAST.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
{{bar box | |||
|title=Religions in Imphal Municipal Council (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Population by Religion - Manipur|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11383/download/14496/DDW14C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]|access-date=9 February 2023|archive-date=9 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209082749/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11383/download/14496/DDW14C-01%20MDDS.XLS|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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|left1=Religion | |||
|right1=Percent | |||
|float=left | |||
|bars= | |||
{{bar percent|[[Hinduism in Manipur|Hinduism]]|darkorange|69.66}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Sanamahism]]|chartreuse|14.41}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Christianity in Manipur|Christianity]]|blue|10.33}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Pangal people|Islam]]|green|3.59}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Buddhism]]|yellow|0.54}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Jainism]]|brown|0.45}} | |||
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|1.02}} | |||
}} | |||
Hinduism is the majority religion in Imphal. Sanamahi followers are the second-largest group, and Imphal in particular contains a famous [[Pakhangba Temple, Kangla|Pakhangba temple]] in [[Kangla fort|Kangla Fort]]. Christianity is the third-largest religion, practiced mainly by the hill tribes in Imphal. Islam is a minority religion practiced by the [[Meitei Pangals|Pangals]], while Buddhism is practiced by the Gorkhas and Jainism by migrants from the mainland. | |||
At the time of the 2011 census, 82.80% of the population spoke [[Meitei language|Manipuri]], 3.65% [[Rongmei language|Kabui]], 2.20% [[Hindi]], 1.39% [[Thadou language|Thadou]], 1.31% [[Tangkhul language|Tangkhul]], 1.18% [[Nepali language|Nepali]], 1.11% [[Bengali language|Bengali]], 1.10% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] and 1.00% [[Kuki-Chin languages|Kuki]] as their first language.<ref name="language">{{cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Manipur (Urban) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10240/download/13352/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1400.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]] |access-date=9 February 2023 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209082752/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10240/download/13352/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1400.XLSX |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
== Government and politics == | == Government and politics == | ||
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=== Civic administration === | === Civic administration === | ||
According to Census 2011, Imphal constitutes 42.13% of the total urban population in Manipur. Hence, the history of urban local governance is longer in Imphal than in other parts of the state. The British established the Town Fund Board in Imphal in 1915, which was headed by the then [[Agencies of British India|Political Agent]] Lt. Col. H.W.G. Cole and other nominated members.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Lairenlakpam|first=Bino Devi|date=22 April 2015|title=Development and working of the Imphal Municipal Board from 1956 to 1980|url=http://hdl.handle.net/10603/39465|access-date=9 September 2020|website=Shodhganga|hdl=10603/39465}}</ref> The Town Fund Board continued after Independence and merger with India in 1949 and it was not headed by the Chief Secretary of Manipur Administration. In 1956, the Assam Municipal Act, 1923 was extended to Manipur and the Imphal Municipal Board was formed with 12 elected members. The strength of the elected members of this Board was increased to 24 in 1961 and to 28 in 1972.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chapter VIII, City Utility Services|url=http://14.139.13.47:8080/jspui/bitstream/10603/67587/16/16_chapter%208.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Shodhganga}}</ref> Initially, the Municipal Board was established only to administer the areas in Imphal under the British Reserve, covering {{cvt|3.10|km2}} and 2,862 inhabitants. This was extended to {{cvt|17.48|km2}} in 1960, {{cvt|18.25|km2}} in 1970, and {{cvt|76.58|km2}} in 1972.<ref name=":0" /> | According to Census 2011, Imphal constitutes 42.13% of the total urban population in Manipur. Hence, the history of urban local governance is longer in Imphal than in other parts of the state. The British established the Town Fund Board in Imphal in 1915, which was headed by the then [[Agencies of British India|Political Agent]] Lt. Col. H.W.G. Cole and other nominated members.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Lairenlakpam|first=Bino Devi|date=22 April 2015|title=Development and working of the Imphal Municipal Board from 1956 to 1980|url=http://hdl.handle.net/10603/39465|access-date=9 September 2020|website=Shodhganga|hdl=10603/39465|archive-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328225021/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/39465|url-status=live}}</ref> The Town Fund Board continued after Independence and merger with India in 1949 and it was not headed by the Chief Secretary of Manipur Administration. In 1956, the Assam Municipal Act, 1923 was extended to Manipur and the Imphal Municipal Board was formed with 12 elected members. The strength of the elected members of this Board was increased to 24 in 1961 and to 28 in 1972.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chapter VIII, City Utility Services|url=http://14.139.13.47:8080/jspui/bitstream/10603/67587/16/16_chapter%208.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Shodhganga}}</ref> Initially, the Municipal Board was established only to administer the areas in Imphal under the British Reserve, covering {{cvt|3.10|km2}} and 2,862 inhabitants. This was extended to {{cvt|17.48|km2}} in 1960, {{cvt|18.25|km2}} in 1970, and {{cvt|76.58|km2}} in 1972.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
In 1992, the Municipal Board was upgraded to a Municipal Council under the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) for Imphal, Manipur, FY 2015-16|url=http://amrut.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/8%20SAAPMANIPUR.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation}}</ref> In 2014, the council was upgraded to the status of Municipal Corporation. There are 27 wards under the Municipal Corporation, each with its own elected councillor. There are eight committees and five sections at the corporation to govern the administration of the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Organisational Structure|url=http://imc.mn.gov.in/Organisational%20Structure.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Imphal Municipal Corporation}}</ref> | In 1992, the Municipal Board was upgraded to a Municipal Council under the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) for Imphal, Manipur, FY 2015-16|url=http://amrut.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/8%20SAAPMANIPUR.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation|archive-date=16 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016092720/http://amrut.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/8%20SAAPMANIPUR.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, the council was upgraded to the status of Municipal Corporation. There are 27 wards under the Municipal Corporation, each with its own elected councillor. There are eight committees and five sections at the corporation to govern the administration of the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Organisational Structure|url=http://imc.mn.gov.in/Organisational%20Structure.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Imphal Municipal Corporation|archive-date=15 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215091344/http://imc.mn.gov.in/Organisational%20Structure.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
There are Ward Development Committees in each ward to look after developmental activities at the ward level. The local ward councillor is the chairperson of the committee, which includes two elected and two nominated members as well.<ref name=":1" /> The last election to the corporation was in 2016, with INC winning 12 seats, BJP winning 10 seats, and independent candidates winning 5 seats.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Indo-Asian News Service|date=2016-06-07|title=Congress wins 12 seats in 27-member Manipur local body|work=Business Standard|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/congress-wins-12-seats-in-27-member-manipur-local-body-116060701192_1.html|access-date=2020-09-15}}</ref> According to the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994, the mayor is indirectly elected by the elected councillors from amongst themselves.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994|url=http://imc.mn.gov.in/MMAct009converted.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Imphal Municipal Corporation}}</ref> The first mayor of the corporation was Soram Sunil and was elected in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web| | There are Ward Development Committees in each ward to look after developmental activities at the ward level. The local ward councillor is the chairperson of the committee, which includes two elected and two nominated members as well.<ref name=":1" /> The last election to the corporation was in 2016, with INC winning 12 seats, BJP winning 10 seats, and independent candidates winning 5 seats.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Indo-Asian News Service|date=2016-06-07|title=Congress wins 12 seats in 27-member Manipur local body|work=Business Standard|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/congress-wins-12-seats-in-27-member-manipur-local-body-116060701192_1.html|access-date=2020-09-15|archive-date=15 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315182200/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/congress-wins-12-seats-in-27-member-manipur-local-body-116060701192_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> According to the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994, the mayor is indirectly elected by the elected councillors from amongst themselves.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipur Municipalities Act, 1994|url=http://imc.mn.gov.in/MMAct009converted.pdf|access-date=15 September 2020|website=Imphal Municipal Corporation|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719212649/http://imc.mn.gov.in/MMAct009converted.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> The first mayor of the corporation was Soram Sunil and was elected in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=18 Jun 2016|title=Soram Sunil sworn in as first mayor of Imphal {{!}} Imphal News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/Soram-Sunil-sworn-in-as-first-mayor-of-Imphal/articleshow/52804065.cms|access-date=2020-09-15|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=22 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922050155/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/Soram-Sunil-sworn-in-as-first-mayor-of-Imphal/articleshow/52804065.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The present mayor of Imphal Municipal Corporation is Laisangbam Lokeshwar and was elected to the position in 2017. Sujata Phaomei is the present Deputy Mayor.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IMC Mayor : 10th jun17 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp3..100617.jun17|access-date=2020-09-15|website=e-pao.net|archive-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328225009/http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp3..100617.jun17|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==== Representation in parliament ==== | ==== Representation in parliament ==== | ||
Manipur is divided into two constituencies for the purpose of Lok Sabha - [[Outer Manipur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency]] and [[Inner Manipur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency]]. Imphal city is part of the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Parliamentary Constituencies {{!}} Imphal West District, Government of Manipur {{!}} India|url=https://imphalwest.nic.in/parliamentary-constituencies/|access-date=2020-10-15|language=en-US}}</ref> The last elections took place during the [[2019 Indian general election]]s. [[Rajkumar Ranjan Singh]] from the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] won the election with 2,63,632 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=S|first=Vangamla Salle K.|title=BJP's Rajkumar Ranjan, NPF's Lorho S Pfoze win Manipur LS seats|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2019/05/24/bjps-rajkumar-ranjan-npfs-lorho-s-pfoze-win-manipur-ls-seats|access-date=2020-10-15|website=EastMojo|language=en}}</ref> | Manipur is divided into two constituencies for the purpose of Lok Sabha - [[Outer Manipur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency]] and [[Inner Manipur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency]]. Imphal city is part of the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Parliamentary Constituencies {{!}} Imphal West District, Government of Manipur {{!}} India|url=https://imphalwest.nic.in/parliamentary-constituencies/|access-date=2020-10-15|language=en-US|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020063927/https://imphalwest.nic.in/parliamentary-constituencies/|url-status=live}}</ref> The last elections took place during the [[2019 Indian general election]]s. [[Rajkumar Ranjan Singh]] from the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] won the election with 2,63,632 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|last=S|first=Vangamla Salle K.|title=BJP's Rajkumar Ranjan, NPF's Lorho S Pfoze win Manipur LS seats|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2019/05/24/bjps-rajkumar-ranjan-npfs-lorho-s-pfoze-win-manipur-ls-seats|access-date=2020-10-15|website=EastMojo|language=en|archive-date=16 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016054615/https://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2019/05/24/bjps-rajkumar-ranjan-npfs-lorho-s-pfoze-win-manipur-ls-seats|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Civic amenities == | == Civic amenities == | ||
Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited is responsible for electricity supply in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.mspdcl.com/irj/go/km/docs/internet/MANIPUR/webpage/pages/Home.html|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited}}</ref> Public Health and Engineering Department of the [[Government of Manipur|Manipur Government]] looks after both water supply, and sewage and drainage in Imphal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=http://www.phedmanipur.gov.in|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Public Health and Engineering Department}}</ref> Roads in the city are developed and maintained by the state Public Works Department.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=http://pwdmanipur.nic.in/|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Public Works Department, Government of Manipur}}</ref> Imphal Municipal Corporation is responsible for Solid Waste Management.<ref>{{ | Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited is responsible for electricity supply in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.mspdcl.com/irj/go/km/docs/internet/MANIPUR/webpage/pages/Home.html|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited|archive-date=18 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018235908/https://www.mspdcl.com/irj/go/km/docs/internet/MANIPUR/webpage/pages/Home.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Public Health and Engineering Department of the [[Government of Manipur|Manipur Government]] looks after both water supply, and sewage and drainage in Imphal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=http://www.phedmanipur.gov.in/|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Public Health and Engineering Department|archive-date=29 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029091256/https://www.phedmanipur.gov.in/|url-status=live}}</ref> Roads in the city are developed and maintained by the state Public Works Department.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=http://pwdmanipur.nic.in/|access-date=15 October 2020|website=Public Works Department, Government of Manipur|archive-date=25 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225140232/http://pwdmanipur.nic.in/|url-status=live}}</ref> Imphal Municipal Corporation is responsible for Solid Waste Management.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imc.mn.gov.in/eNewsletter2.pdf |title=Model Action Plan of Municipal solid waste management for the State of Manipur |access-date=29 October 2021 |archive-date=26 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926120029/https://imc.mn.gov.in/eNewsletter2.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> The state Department of Fire Services provides fire safety services in the city with one fire station, which is also the department headquarters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FIRE STATION LIST « Official Website Manipur Fire Servcie|url=http://www.manipurfireservice.gov.in/fire-station-list/|access-date=2020-10-15|website=manipurfireservice.gov.in|archive-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419183821/http://www.manipurfireservice.gov.in/fire-station-list/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Tourist attractions== | ==Tourist attractions== | ||
{{Main|Tourist attractions in Manipur}}Imphal offers sites of religious and historical importance within and around the city. [[Kangla Palace]] (also known as Kangla Fort) is on the banks of the [[Imphal River]]. ''Kangla'' means "dry land" in the [[Meitei language]]. It was the palace of King [[Pakhangba]], and has religious significance with multiple temples present within the complex.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's who 1891 of Manipur state archives|url=http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|access-date=2020-10-19|website=archivesmanipur.nic.in}}</ref> It is also significant in Manipur's history with the British.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's who 1891 of Manipur state archives|url=http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|access-date=2020-10-19|website=archivesmanipur.nic.in}}</ref> [[Bihu Loukon]] is an ancient star-shaped fort made of mud situated in Maklang, [[Imphal West District]]. It was discovered in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Press|first=Imphal Free|title=Ancient star shaped mud fort discovered at Maklang, Manipur – KanglaOnline|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2013/03/ancient-star-shaped-mud-fort-discovered-at-maklang/|access-date=2020-10-19|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple]] is religious site important to both the local religion, [[Sanamahism]], and to Hinduism. The temple is noted for its annual Durga Puja festival.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin)|first=Jitendra(|title=Thousands of devotees throng Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple on the day of Bor on second day of Durga Puja Festival - Impact TV - The Official Website|url=https://impacttv.in/breaking-news/item/821-thousands-of-devotees-throng-hiyangthang-lairembi-temple-on-the-day-of-bor-on-second-day-of-durga-puja-festival|access-date=2020-10-19|website=impacttv.in|language=en-gb}}</ref> | {{Main|Tourist attractions in Manipur}}Imphal offers sites of religious and historical importance within and around the city. [[Kangla Palace]] (also known as Kangla Fort) is on the banks of the [[Imphal River]]. ''Kangla'' means "dry land" in the [[Meitei language]]. It was the palace of King [[Pakhangba]], and has religious significance with multiple temples present within the complex.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's who 1891 of Manipur state archives|url=http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|access-date=2020-10-19|website=archivesmanipur.nic.in|archive-date=19 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119094649/http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> It is also significant in Manipur's history with the British.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who's who 1891 of Manipur state archives|url=http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|access-date=2020-10-19|website=archivesmanipur.nic.in|archive-date=19 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119094649/http://archivesmanipur.nic.in/whoswho.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Bihu Loukon]] is an ancient star-shaped fort made of mud situated in Maklang, [[Imphal West District]]. It was discovered in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Press|first=Imphal Free|title=Ancient star shaped mud fort discovered at Maklang, Manipur – KanglaOnline|url=http://kanglaonline.com/2013/03/ancient-star-shaped-mud-fort-discovered-at-maklang/|access-date=2020-10-19|language=en-US|archive-date=25 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925055356/http://kanglaonline.com/2013/03/ancient-star-shaped-mud-fort-discovered-at-maklang/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple]] is religious site important to both the local religion, [[Sanamahism]], and to Hinduism. The temple is noted for its annual Durga Puja festival.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin)|first=Jitendra(|title=Thousands of devotees throng Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple on the day of Bor on second day of Durga Puja Festival - Impact TV - The Official Website|url=https://impacttv.in/breaking-news/item/821-thousands-of-devotees-throng-hiyangthang-lairembi-temple-on-the-day-of-bor-on-second-day-of-durga-puja-festival|access-date=2020-10-19|website=impacttv.in|language=en-gb|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024033749/https://impacttv.in/breaking-news/item/821-thousands-of-devotees-throng-hiyangthang-lairembi-temple-on-the-day-of-bor-on-second-day-of-durga-puja-festival|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
India Peace Memorial at the Red Hills is located | India Peace Memorial at the Red Hills is located {{cvt|12|km}} south of Imphal. The place was the scene of action and the theater of the battle that took place between the British Army and the Japanese Forces<ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin)|first=William(|title=May 10, 1942: first bomb hit Imphal in World War 2|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/8456-may-10-1942-first-bomb-hit-imphal-in-world-war-2|language=en-gb|access-date=6 January 2021|archive-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517015011/http://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/8456-may-10-1942-first-bomb-hit-imphal-in-world-war-2|url-status=live}}</ref> fighting alongside the [[Indian National Army]] in [[World War II]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Milaap|date=2019-08-27|title=Footprints of the Past: A Visit To India Peace Memorial|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/blog/india-peace-memorial-imphal-manipur/|access-date=2020-10-19|publisher=SheThePeople TV|language=en-US|archive-date=23 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023170139/https://www.shethepeople.tv/blog/india-peace-memorial-imphal-manipur/|url-status=live}}</ref> Red Hill has now become a tourist attraction since the Japanese war veterans constructed a monument at the foot of this hill.<ref>{{Cite web|last=bureau|first=Odisha Diary|date=2018-01-26|title=The India Peace Memorial at Lokpaching, Imphal|url=https://orissadiary.com/india-peace-memorial-lokpaching-imphal/|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Odisha Breaking News {{!}} Odisha News {{!}} Latest Odisha News{{!}} Odisha Diary|language=en-US|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020121641/https://orissadiary.com/india-peace-memorial-lokpaching-imphal/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Imphal War Cemetery]] remembers Indian and British soldiers who fought and died in 1944 during World War II and is managed by the [[Commonwealth War Graves Commission]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cemetery Details {{!}} CWGC|url=https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2064600/imphal-war-cemetery/|access-date=2020-10-19|website=www.cwgc.org|language=en|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021132518/https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2064600/imphal-war-cemetery/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Imphal is also home to the largest all women run market in Asia, called the [[Ima Market|Ima Keithel]] (Mothers' Market).<ref>{{Cite web|title=3-storey market building coming up at Pureiromba Keithel in Imphal|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/3-storey-market-building-coming-up-at-pureiromba-keithel-in-imphal.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US}}</ref> It was established in the 16th century and hosts around 5,000–6,000 women [[vendor]]s who sell a variety of products.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Incredible India {{!}} Ima Keithel/ Ima Market/ Khwairamband Bazar|url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/imphal/ima-keithel--ima-market--khwairamband-bazar.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=www.incredibleindia.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakravarty|first=Ipsita|title=The earthquake has damaged a nerve centre of life in Manipur: the Ima Keithel or Mother's Market|url=http://scroll.in/article/801410/the-earthquake-has-damaged-a-nerve-centre-of-life-in-manipur-the-ima-keithel-or-mothers-market|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> | Imphal is also home to the largest all women run market in Asia, called the [[Ima Market|Ima Keithel]] (Mothers' Market).<ref>{{Cite web|title=3-storey market building coming up at Pureiromba Keithel in Imphal|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/3-storey-market-building-coming-up-at-pureiromba-keithel-in-imphal.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020112911/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/3-storey-market-building-coming-up-at-pureiromba-keithel-in-imphal.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was established in the 16th century and hosts around 5,000–6,000 women [[vendor]]s who sell a variety of products.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Incredible India {{!}} Ima Keithel/ Ima Market/ Khwairamband Bazar|url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/imphal/ima-keithel--ima-market--khwairamband-bazar.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=www.incredibleindia.org|archive-date=2 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802205300/https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/imphal/ima-keithel--ima-market--khwairamband-bazar.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakravarty|first=Ipsita|title=The earthquake has damaged a nerve centre of life in Manipur: the Ima Keithel or Mother's Market|url=http://scroll.in/article/801410/the-earthquake-has-damaged-a-nerve-centre-of-life-in-manipur-the-ima-keithel-or-mothers-market|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US|archive-date=23 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023005813/https://scroll.in/article/801410/the-earthquake-has-damaged-a-nerve-centre-of-life-in-manipur-the-ima-keithel-or-mothers-market|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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===Road=== | ===Road=== | ||
[[File:Imphal, Manipur (55).jpeg|alt=Dark highway, with oncoming headlights|thumb|National Highway 150 in Imphal]] | [[File:Imphal, Manipur (55).jpeg|alt=Dark highway, with oncoming headlights|thumb|National Highway 150 in Imphal]] | ||
Imphal is connected by the [[National Highway (India)|National Highway]] to major cities like [[Guwahati]], [[Kohima]], [[Agartala]], [[Shillong]], [[Dimapur]], [[Aizawl]], and [[Silchar]]. | Imphal is connected by the [[National Highway (India)|National Highway]] to major cities like [[Lamka]], [[Guwahati]], [[Kohima]], [[Agartala]], [[Shillong]], [[Dimapur]], [[Aizawl]], and [[Silchar]]. | ||
==={{anchor|Railways}}Railway=== | ==={{anchor|Railways}}Railway=== | ||
In October 2012, India's [[Cabinet of India|Cabinet]] Committee on Infrastructure approved an extension of the [[Jiribam]]–Silchar railway to Imphal. The extension was expected to reach the city by 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-approves-rail-link-to-imphal/1022103|title=Govt approves rail link to Imphal|date=26 October 2012|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=25 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NFR – Jiribam-Imphal Rail Line – Manipur|url=https://www.construction-ic.com/HomePage/Projects?ReturnUrl=%2FProjects%2FOverview%2F151721|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235238/https://www.construction-ic.com/HomePage/Projects?ReturnUrl=%2FProjects%2FOverview%2F151721|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2018|publisher=Construction Intelligence Centre|access-date=7 November 2017}}</ref> The total length of the railway line is 110.62 km. The revised estimated cost of construction for the railway line sits at Rs 9658 crore, with Rs 4927.54 crore being spent as of 2019. | In October 2012, India's [[Cabinet of India|Cabinet]] Committee on Infrastructure approved an extension of the [[Jiribam]]–Silchar railway to Imphal. The extension was expected to reach the city by 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-approves-rail-link-to-imphal/1022103|title=Govt approves rail link to Imphal|date=26 October 2012|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=25 November 2012|archive-date=15 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515015530/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-approves-rail-link-to-imphal/1022103/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NFR – Jiribam-Imphal Rail Line – Manipur|url=https://www.construction-ic.com/HomePage/Projects?ReturnUrl=%2FProjects%2FOverview%2F151721|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235238/https://www.construction-ic.com/HomePage/Projects?ReturnUrl=%2FProjects%2FOverview%2F151721|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2018|publisher=Construction Intelligence Centre|access-date=7 November 2017}}</ref> The total length of the railway line is 110.62 km. The revised estimated cost of construction for the railway line sits at Rs 9658 crore, with Rs 4927.54 crore being spent as of 2019. | ||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
{{Main|Sports in Manipur}} | {{Main|Sports in Manipur}} | ||
[[Khuman Lampak Main Stadium]] is a multi-purpose stadium in Imphal. It is used mostly for [[association football|football]] and athletics. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1999. This stadium lies inside the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. | [[Khuman Lampak Main Stadium]] is a multi-purpose stadium in Imphal. It is used mostly for [[association football|football]] and athletics. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1999. This stadium lies inside the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. Imphal based professional football clubs [[NEROCA FC]] and [[TRAU FC]] of [[I-League]] play their home matches at this stadium. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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*[[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur]] | *[[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur]] | ||
* [[Manipur Institute of Technology]] | * [[Manipur Institute of Technology]] | ||
* [[National Institute of Technology, Manipur]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitmanipur.ac.in/|title=Welcome To NIT Manipur|access-date=10 June 2015}}</ref> | * [[National Institute of Technology, Manipur]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nitmanipur.ac.in/|title=Welcome To NIT Manipur|access-date=10 June 2015|archive-date=8 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208102810/http://www.nitmanipur.ac.in/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* [[Manipur Technical University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mtu.ac.in/|title=MTU|website=mtu.ac.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-25}}</ref> | * [[Manipur Technical University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mtu.ac.in/|title=MTU|website=mtu.ac.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-25|archive-date=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116154908/http://mtu.ac.in/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Medical colleges=== | ===Medical colleges=== | ||
* [[Regional Institute of Medical Sciences]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rims.edu.in/|title=Regional Institute of Medical Sciences|access-date=28 January 2014}}</ref> | * [[Regional Institute of Medical Sciences]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rims.edu.in/|title=Regional Institute of Medical Sciences|access-date=28 January 2014|archive-date=7 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140207233155/http://rims.edu.in/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* [[Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences|Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jnims.edu.in/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122013632/http://jnims.edu.in/|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 November 2010|title=JNIMS|access-date=28 January 2014}}</ref> | * [[Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences|Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jnims.edu.in/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122013632/http://jnims.edu.in/|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 November 2010|title=JNIMS|access-date=28 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
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*Guru Nanak Public School | *Guru Nanak Public School | ||
*Herbert School | *Herbert School | ||
*Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya | *[[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khumbong]] (Imphal west), Imphal east, Bishnupur, CCpur, Ukrul, Thoubal, Tamenglong and Senapati | ||
*Johnstone Higher Secondary Public School | *Johnstone Higher Secondary Public School | ||
*Kids' Foundation School, Ghari | *Kids' Foundation School, Ghari | ||
*Maria International Montessori School, Koirengei | *Maria International Montessori School, Koirengei | ||
*Meci Explorer Academy Changangei | |||
*Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 Imphal, Lamphelpat | *Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 Imphal, Lamphelpat | ||
*Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 Imphal, Langjing | *Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 Imphal, Langjing | ||
*Nirmalabas High School, Imphal | |||
*Little Flower School | *Little Flower School | ||
*Lodestar Public School | *Lodestar Public School | ||
*Manipur Public School | *Manipur Public School | ||
*Sainik International School & College Imphal | *Sainik International School & College Imphal | ||
*Savio English Higher Secondary School, Thangmeiband | *Savio English Higher Secondary Public School, Thangmeiband | ||
*St. Anthony's English School & College Imphal | *St. Anthony's English School & College Imphal | ||
*St. John English High School, Nambol, Bishnupur District | *St. John English High School, Nambol, Bishnupur District | ||
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==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
{{See|Category:People from Imphal}} | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Moirang]] | * [[Moirang]],[[Lamka]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://imphaleast.nic.in/ Imphal East] | * [http://imphaleast.nic.in/ Imphal East] | ||
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Imphal
Yumphal | |
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Capital City | |
Clockwise from top: Imphal city view, Nongshaba, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Imphal, Shree Govindajee Temple, Langol Hills, Kangla Fort Complex, Sanamahi Temple | |
| Coordinates: 24°48′27″N 93°56′18″E / 24.8074°N 93.9384°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Imphal East, Imphal West |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Imphal Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | L. Lokeshwor Singh |
| Elevation | 786 m (2,579 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 576,000(2,023) |
| Language(s) | |
| • Official | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795001 |
| Telephone code | 3852 |
| Vehicle registration | MN-01 |
| Website | imc |
Imphal (Template:IPA-mni;[1] English: UK: /ˈɪmfəl/,[2] US: /ˈɪmpˌhʌl/)[3] is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace (officially known as Kangla Fort), the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur, surrounded by a moat. Spread over parts of the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East, the former contains the majority of the city's area and population.[4] Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.[5]
History

Initially ruled by King Khaba, Imphal was later ruled by the Pakhangba leaders. The clan of the Ningthouja tribe originated then. The Ningthouja tribe quickly expanded and dominated the region in politics and war. Kangla Palace was built by King Khagemba and his son Khunjaoba. The palace was later destroyed by the British during the Anglo-Manipur War. During the reign of Maharaja Bhagyachandra, there were a number of Burmese invasions. However, the kingdom survived with the help of Maharaj Gambhir Singh.
Imphal remained peaceful until 1891, when there were internal differences in the royal family. The British sent J.W. Quinton to help but the situation only grew worse and Senapati Tikendrajit was hanged. The autocratic British behavior made people angry. This resulted in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War, which the British won.[6]
The Battle of Imphal took place between March and July 1944, during World War II. The Japanese had invaded Imphal to destroy Allied forces and then invade India, but they were defeated and forced to retreat. The attack made the British realise the militarily strategic position of Imphal.[7]
Geography and climate
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Imphal lies in the Imphal Valley surrounded by nine ranges of hills at 24°48′27″N 93°56′18″E / 24.8074°N 93.9384°E in extreme eastern India,[9] with an average elevation of 786 metres (2,579 ft). It has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa)[10] with cool, dry winters and a slightly hot monsoon season. Imphal enjoys a moderate climate tempered by its high altitude and the surrounding hills.[11] Maximum temperatures in the hottest months average about 29 °C (84 °F); January is the coldest month, with average lows near 4 °C (39 °F), often drops to around 2 °C in the coldest nights and rarely drops below freezing point. The city receives about 1,320 mm (52 in) of rain, with June the wettest month. The highest recorded temperature was 35.6 °C (96.1 °F), on 22 May 2009, and the lowest temperature was −2.7 °C (27.1 °F) on 10 January 1970.[8][12]

| Climate data for Imphal (1981–2010, extremes 1953–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 27.8 (82.0) |
32.0 (89.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.5 (94.1) |
35.6 (96.1) |
35.6 (96.1) |
35.7 (96.3) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.5 (94.1) |
34.2 (93.6) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.9 (84.0) |
35.7 (96.3) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 22.4 (72.3) |
24.2 (75.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
29.4 (84.9) |
29.7 (85.5) |
29.5 (85.1) |
28.7 (83.7) |
25.9 (78.6) |
22.9 (73.2) |
27.3 (81.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 4.6 (40.3) |
7.7 (45.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
15.8 (60.4) |
18.7 (65.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
11.1 (52.0) |
6.1 (43.0) |
14.9 (58.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −2.7 (27.1) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
2.4 (36.3) |
6.2 (43.2) |
11.1 (52.0) |
14.7 (58.5) |
15.4 (59.7) |
14.6 (58.3) |
14.3 (57.7) |
7.8 (46.0) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 11.5 (0.45) |
43.4 (1.71) |
81.2 (3.20) |
154.6 (6.09) |
174.3 (6.86) |
221.6 (8.72) |
231.4 (9.11) |
186.8 (7.35) |
157.2 (6.19) |
122.3 (4.81) |
34.7 (1.37) |
17.8 (0.70) |
1,436.7 (56.56) |
| Average rainy days | 1.1 | 3.3 | 6.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 15.4 | 16.1 | 12.9 | 10.2 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 97.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 60 | 54 | 53 | 62 | 69 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 74 | 70 | 70 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[13][14][15] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
At the time of the 2011 census, Imphal Municipal Council had a population of 277,196, of which 135,059 were males and 142,137 females. Imphal had a sex ratio of 1052 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 90.8%: 95.1% for males and 86.77% for females. 29,216 (10.54%) were under 6 years of age, 14,997 being males and 14,219 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 1,274 (0.46%) and 29,778 (10.74%) of the population respectively.[16][17]
Hinduism is the majority religion in Imphal. Sanamahi followers are the second-largest group, and Imphal in particular contains a famous Pakhangba temple in Kangla Fort. Christianity is the third-largest religion, practiced mainly by the hill tribes in Imphal. Islam is a minority religion practiced by the Pangals, while Buddhism is practiced by the Gorkhas and Jainism by migrants from the mainland.
At the time of the 2011 census, 82.80% of the population spoke Manipuri, 3.65% Kabui, 2.20% Hindi, 1.39% Thadou, 1.31% Tangkhul, 1.18% Nepali, 1.11% Bengali, 1.10% Bhojpuri and 1.00% Kuki as their first language.[19]
Government and politics
Imphal is the state capital as well as the headquarters of the Imphal district. The civic administration of the city is under Imphal Municipal Corporation.
Civic administration
According to Census 2011, Imphal constitutes 42.13% of the total urban population in Manipur. Hence, the history of urban local governance is longer in Imphal than in other parts of the state. The British established the Town Fund Board in Imphal in 1915, which was headed by the then Political Agent Lt. Col. H.W.G. Cole and other nominated members.[20] The Town Fund Board continued after Independence and merger with India in 1949 and it was not headed by the Chief Secretary of Manipur Administration. In 1956, the Assam Municipal Act, 1923 was extended to Manipur and the Imphal Municipal Board was formed with 12 elected members. The strength of the elected members of this Board was increased to 24 in 1961 and to 28 in 1972.[21] Initially, the Municipal Board was established only to administer the areas in Imphal under the British Reserve, covering 3.10 km2 (1.20 sq mi) and 2,862 inhabitants. This was extended to 17.48 km2 (6.75 sq mi) in 1960, 18.25 km2 (7.05 sq mi) in 1970, and 76.58 km2 (29.57 sq mi) in 1972.[20]
In 1992, the Municipal Board was upgraded to a Municipal Council under the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994.[22] In 2014, the council was upgraded to the status of Municipal Corporation. There are 27 wards under the Municipal Corporation, each with its own elected councillor. There are eight committees and five sections at the corporation to govern the administration of the city.[23]
There are Ward Development Committees in each ward to look after developmental activities at the ward level. The local ward councillor is the chairperson of the committee, which includes two elected and two nominated members as well.[22] The last election to the corporation was in 2016, with INC winning 12 seats, BJP winning 10 seats, and independent candidates winning 5 seats.[24] According to the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994, the mayor is indirectly elected by the elected councillors from amongst themselves.[25] The first mayor of the corporation was Soram Sunil and was elected in 2016.[26] The present mayor of Imphal Municipal Corporation is Laisangbam Lokeshwar and was elected to the position in 2017. Sujata Phaomei is the present Deputy Mayor.[27]
Representation in parliament
Manipur is divided into two constituencies for the purpose of Lok Sabha - Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency and Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency. Imphal city is part of the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.[28] The last elections took place during the 2019 Indian general elections. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh from the Bharatiya Janata Party won the election with 2,63,632 votes.[29]
Civic amenities
Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited is responsible for electricity supply in the city.[30] Public Health and Engineering Department of the Manipur Government looks after both water supply, and sewage and drainage in Imphal.[31] Roads in the city are developed and maintained by the state Public Works Department.[32] Imphal Municipal Corporation is responsible for Solid Waste Management.[33] The state Department of Fire Services provides fire safety services in the city with one fire station, which is also the department headquarters.[34]
Tourist attractions
Imphal offers sites of religious and historical importance within and around the city. Kangla Palace (also known as Kangla Fort) is on the banks of the Imphal River. Kangla means "dry land" in the Meitei language. It was the palace of King Pakhangba, and has religious significance with multiple temples present within the complex.[35] It is also significant in Manipur's history with the British.[36] Bihu Loukon is an ancient star-shaped fort made of mud situated in Maklang, Imphal West District. It was discovered in 2013.[37] Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple is religious site important to both the local religion, Sanamahism, and to Hinduism. The temple is noted for its annual Durga Puja festival.[38]
India Peace Memorial at the Red Hills is located 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Imphal. The place was the scene of action and the theater of the battle that took place between the British Army and the Japanese Forces[39] fighting alongside the Indian National Army in World War II.[40] Red Hill has now become a tourist attraction since the Japanese war veterans constructed a monument at the foot of this hill.[41] The Imphal War Cemetery remembers Indian and British soldiers who fought and died in 1944 during World War II and is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.[42]
Imphal is also home to the largest all women run market in Asia, called the Ima Keithel (Mothers' Market).[43] It was established in the 16th century and hosts around 5,000–6,000 women vendors who sell a variety of products.[44][45]
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A pair of Kangla Sha dragons at Kangla Fort
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Bamboo huts in Kangla Fort complex
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Kangla Fort Complex
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Ruins of Kangla Fort
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Kangla Museum houses
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Bihu Loukon aerial view
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Imphal War Cemetery
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Women's Market (Ima Keithel)
Transport
Air

Tulihal International Airport is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the city and has direct flights to major Indian cities.[46]
Road

Imphal is connected by the National Highway to major cities like Lamka, Guwahati, Kohima, Agartala, Shillong, Dimapur, Aizawl, and Silchar.
Railway
In October 2012, India's Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved an extension of the Jiribam–Silchar railway to Imphal. The extension was expected to reach the city by 2019.[47][48] The total length of the railway line is 110.62 km. The revised estimated cost of construction for the railway line sits at Rs 9658 crore, with Rs 4927.54 crore being spent as of 2019.
Sports
Khuman Lampak Main Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Imphal. It is used mostly for football and athletics. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1999. This stadium lies inside the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. Imphal based professional football clubs NEROCA FC and TRAU FC of I-League play their home matches at this stadium.
Education
Universities

- Manipur Central University[49]
- Central Agricultural University
- National Sports University
- Manipur University of Culture
Technical colleges
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur
- Manipur Institute of Technology
- National Institute of Technology, Manipur[50]
- Manipur Technical University[51]
Medical colleges

Schools
There are many schools in Imphal affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Board, as well as state government schools.
- Areca School, Ragailong
- Catholic School, Canchipur
- Comet School, Changangei
- Dav Public School, Chingmeirong
- Don Bosco School Imphal, Chingmeirong
- Guru Nanak Public School
- Herbert School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khumbong (Imphal west), Imphal east, Bishnupur, CCpur, Ukrul, Thoubal, Tamenglong and Senapati
- Johnstone Higher Secondary Public School
- Kids' Foundation School, Ghari
- Maria International Montessori School, Koirengei
- Meci Explorer Academy Changangei
- Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 Imphal, Lamphelpat
- Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 Imphal, Langjing
- Nirmalabas High School, Imphal
- Little Flower School
- Lodestar Public School
- Manipur Public School
- Sainik International School & College Imphal
- Savio English Higher Secondary Public School, Thangmeiband
- St. Anthony's English School & College Imphal
- St. John English High School, Nambol, Bishnupur District
- St. Joseph School
- St. Paul's English School
- Sanfort International School & College Imphal
- Sangai Higher Secondary Public School
Healthcare
Imphal has many private and government hospitals that are open 24 hours.
- Regional Institute of Medical Sciences
- Shija Hospitals & Research Institutes
- City Hospital
- Imphal Hospital
- Raj Medicity
- Sky Hospital and Research Institute
- Mother's Care Hospital and Research Centre
- Apex Hospital
- Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences
- Horizon Hospital and Research Institute
- Advanced Hospital
- Catholic Medical Centre
- Maipakpi Maternity and Child Hospital
- Iboyaima Hospital
- Asian Hospital
- Lamjingba Hospital
Notable people
See also
References
- ↑ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary.Imphal". dsal.uchicago.edu. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ↑ "Imphal". Lexico UK English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021.
- ↑ "Definition of IMPHAL". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ↑ "Simply put: Seven new districts that set Manipur ablaze". The Indian Express. 20 December 2016. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ↑ "Imphal Smart City Limited". Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ↑ "History of Imphal - Imphal History". iloveindia.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ↑ "Imphal and Kohima". Britain's Greatest Battles. National Army Museum. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Imphal, India". India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Imphal, India". Archived from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ↑ "Climate: Imphal - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ↑ "Imphal climate: weather by month, temperature, precipitation, when to go". www.climatestotravel.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ↑ "Ever Recorded Maximum Temperature, Minimum Temperature and 24 Hours Heaviest Rainfall upto 2010" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ↑ "Station: Imphal/Tulihal (A) Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 335–336. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M156. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ↑ "Imphal Climatological Table 1971–2000". India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ↑ "District Census Hand Book – Imphal West" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ↑ "District Census Hand Book – Imphal East" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ↑ "Population by Religion - Manipur". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ↑ "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Manipur (Urban)". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Lairenlakpam, Bino Devi (22 April 2015). "Development and working of the Imphal Municipal Board from 1956 to 1980". Shodhganga. hdl:10603/39465. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
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