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 | Najma Heptulla |
| 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 |
Fast Facts – Manipur
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