Fast Facts – Manipur
Manipur at a Glance
Fast Facts |
Established |
21st January 1972 |
Area |
2,234 sq km |
Capital |
Imphal |
Largest city |
Imphal |
Legislature (seats) |
Unicameral (60) |
Governor |
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Chief Minister |
N. Biren Singh (BJP) |
Official language |
Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Population |
2,388,634 (2001 Census) |
Annual Rainfall |
1467.5mm (Average) |
Rainy Season |
May to October |
National Highways |
3 (39-Indo-Myanmar road, 53-New Cachar Road, 150-Jessami-Tipaimukh Road) |
Major Rivers |
Barak River, Manipur River, Yu River and Lanye River. |
Major Festivals |
Lai-Haraoba, Ningol Chakouba, Yaoshang, Ramjan ID, Kut, Gan-ngai, Chumpha, Christmas, Cheiraoba, Kang and Heikru Hidongba. |
Government |
manipur.nic.in |
Districts (9) |
Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East, Imphal West, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal, Ukhrul |
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