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Lamka
Lamka | |
|---|---|
  Lamka Location in Manipur, India  Lamka Lamka (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°20′N 93°40′E / 24.333°N 93.667°ECoordinates: 24°20′N 93°40′E / 24.333°N 93.667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Churachandpur District |
| Elevation | 824 m (2,703 ft) |
| Language(s) | |
| • Regional | Thadou Kuki |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795128 795006 |
| Telephone code | 03874 |
| Vehicle registration | MN-02 |
Lamka (/ˈlɑːmkə/), previously known as Churachandpur or Ccpur, is the second largest urban area in the Indian state of Manipur. It is a municipality and the headquarters of the Churachandpur District of Manipur.[1][2]
Wards[edit]
Education[edit]
Universities and colleges[edit]
- Lamka Medical College
- Sangai International University
- Lamka College
- Rayburn College
- Grace Bible College
Transportation[edit]
Air[edit]
The nearest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, which is 60 kilometres (37 miles) from Lamka.
The Lengpui Airport in Mizoram is located 375 kilometres (233 miles) southwest of Lamka.
References[edit]
- ↑ Vualzong, Ginza. "The Story Behind Songpi, Churachandpur and Lamka". www.zogam.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ↑ Guite, Paojakhup. "Churachandpur (Lamka) Town: The Unplanned Growth of Urbanisation and its Civic Management Systems - Imphal Times". www.imphaltimes.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
Further reading[edit]
- Neihsial, Tualchin (1996). This is Lamka: A Historical Account of the Fastest Growing Town of Manipur Hills. Lamka: Zougam. From Google Books.
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