Northeast IndiaStateMN
Manipur
Capital: Imphal
#24
Area Rank
#24
Pop. Rank
79.2%
Literacy
16
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalImphal
Largest CityImphal
Formation21 January 1972
Population28.6 lakh (2011)
Area22,327 sq km
LanguagesMeitei (Manipuri), English
Literacy Rate79.2%
Districts16
Major RiversBarak, Imphal, Iril
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.Manipuri is a classical dance form recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2.Loktak Lake โ largest freshwater lake in Northeast India; has floating islands called "phumdis"
- 3.Keibul Lamjao National Park โ world's only floating national park (on Loktak Lake)
- 4.Sangai (brow-antlered deer) โ critically endangered state animal found only here
- 5.Polo โ the equestrian sport โ originated in Manipur
- 6.Ethnic violence (Meitei vs Kuki-Zo) in 2023 โ major humanitarian crisis
โญFamous For
Manipuri danceLoktak Lake (floating islands)Polo birthplaceKeibul Lamjao NP (floating NP)Ras LeelaWangala festival
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟKeibul Lamjao NP (floating NP, Sangai deer)
- ๐ฟSirohi NP
Tips
- โKeibul Lamjao = only floating national park in the world (on Loktak Lake phumdis)
- โSangai (Manipur brow-antlered deer) is critically endangered โ only in Keibul Lamjao
- โManipur shares border with Myanmar โ strategic for Act East Policy
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Manipur?
When was Manipur officially formed?