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Manipur

Manipur
Capital ·
Area · — km²
Population ·
Languages ·
16
Districts
65
Mandals
3,856
Villages
About the state

About Manipur

Manipur has 16 districts indexed on VoiceOfVillage. Editorial content for this state hasn't been published yet — browse districts and villages below.

State at a glance

About Manipur

Chief Minister
President's Rule
— · Since 2025
Governor
Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Since 2024
Capital
Imphal
Formed
1972
54 years ago

State symbols

  • State bird
    Mrs Hume's Pheasant (Nongin)
  • State animal
    Sangai (Brow-antlered Deer)
  • State flower
    Shirui Lily
  • State tree
    Uningthou (Phoebe hainesiana)
  • Classical dance
    Manipuri Raas

Top crops

RiceMaizePulsesPineappleSugarcane

Must-visit places in Manipur

lake

Loktak Lake & Keibul Lamjao

Floating phumdis + the only floating-forest national park (Sangai habitat).

  • fort
    Kangla Fort

    Ancient Meitei seat of power in Imphal.

  • monument
    INA War Memorial, Moirang

    First spot where Subhas Chandra Bose's INA hoisted the tricolour.

  • urban
    Ima Keithel

    Imphal's 500-year-old all-women's market — 4,000 stalls.

  • hill
    Shirui Hills

    Annual Shirui Lily Festival (May/June) in Ukhrul.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Manipur

How many districts and villages are in Manipur?

Manipur has 16 districts, 65 mandals, and 3,856 revenue villages.

What is the capital of Manipur?

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When was Manipur formed?

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How many parliamentary and assembly seats does Manipur have?

Manipur has 2 Lok Sabha seats and 60 assembly seats.

What languages are spoken in Manipur?

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What is the area of Manipur?

Manipur covers — km².

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