Imphal is the capital of Manipur State. Imphal is famous tourist destination with historic places and tourist spots. On 18th June 1997, Imphal district was split into Imphal East and Imphal West with different district headquarters. The historical places, architectural forts and the green valleys and hills surrounding the town present a beautiful and mesmerizing sight for the tourists. Imphal is bordered by the Thoubal district, Senapati district and the Bishnupur district of Manipur.
Imphal Past and Present
The town of Imphal was originally ruled by Kin Khaba and later by the Pakhangba rulers. It is through this that a powerful Ningthouja dynasty originated and ruled. After the Ningthouja tribe, the Britishers took over and ruled here. During that time, wars like the Anglo Manipur war took place due to internal differences between the members of the family. The war also took place among the Manipuris and the British. However, the Britishers won and Manipur remained under the Britishers until Independence.
The present day Imphal is developing at a rapid speed. The government has made all the endeavors to develop the city in terms ofeconomy, culture, education and transportation providing basic amenities to the people. Imphal is gradually becoming one of the most popular tourist destination of northeast India.
Imphal Geography and Climate
Imphal is located in the extreme east of India. It has an average elevation of 786 meters. The Imphal Valley is a rich geographical area with many rivers draining through it. These rivers like the Imphal, Iril, Thoubal and Khuga originate from the hills surrounding it.
Imphal has a sub tropical climate or a humid sub tropical climate. The climatic condition can be well said to be monsoon trop...
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...e major airport and the 2nd international airport in the northeat region after Guwahati. There is no railway station in Imphal but NH-39 links Imphal with railhead at Dimapur in Nagaland and NH 53 links Imphal with railhead at Jiribam. Imphal is also well connected by roads. The Impahl west district is connected with Guwahati through the National Highway 39 to Silchar through the NH53. The National highway 39, 53 and 150 connects Imphal East district to other places of northeast.
Imphal Facts and Figures
Geographical Area: 29.57sq km
Altitude: 786 m above sea level
Latitude: 24.82 degrees N
Longitude: 93.95degrees E
Population (2001): 221,492 lakhs.
Average Temperature: 32 degrees C (Max), 4 degrees C (Min)
Rainfall: 1,320 mm
Languages: Manipuri, Hindi, English
Religions: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Best time to visit: October to March
STD Code: 0385
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