Kalapahar falls under the district of Kangpokpi, Manipur in India. The town is well connected with the state capital Imphal through National Highway-39. Kangpokpi is just 5 KM away from Kalapahar and is the nearest developing town. Kalapahar is the connected to Haipi village, Tumnopokpi, Keithelmanbi, Liyai village, Kharkhola, Mukuli and Chandraman. The inhabitants are mostly the permenent settlers of the area, born and brought up by their ancesters. Kalapahar was once a garage during the British era and the remains can still be found in some areas.
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Map of Kalapahar, Manipur 795122
Population
As of 2011, Kalapahar had a total of 302 families, with a total population of 1,725. There are 851 males and 874 females in the town. Kalapahar is sub divided into Lower Kalapahar, Middle Kalapahar & Upper Kalapahar.
Demographics and Culture
Kalapahar is mainly inhabited by Indian Gorkhas and a few other tribes. Nepali is the main language of the village. The cultures of the Manipuris [Meitei] and Gorkhas are similar. The main religion is Hinduism. But there are also Christians and few of the Muslims. Most of the people are religiously tolerant and loves to enjoy all festivals, irrespective of religion. There are temples and churches in the area with freedom to follow any religion of choice.
The place is inhabited by peace loving Gorkha society,who have been dwelling in the area since long time. The nearby location to Kalapahar is the Military colony or Keithelmanbi, which is inhabited by the Kuki tribes and on the other side is the Tumnopokpi and Yaikongpao- inhabited by the Nagas. Kalapahar has a Panchayati Raj System, where elected member of the Panchayati Raj settles small disputes in the area.The village government system have the Pradhan and Members. Kalapahar also have an Organisation with the name Kalapahar Gorkha Youth Association.The main income source of the area is Agriculture. Paddy is the main source of food and vegetables of all kinds are found in the area. Means of transportation in the area are Autorickshaw, Mini Bus,Hiring Vans & Cars.
Geography
Kharkhola, Mukuli, Santolabari, and Koubruleikha all neighboring area of Kalapahar.It lies in the Kangpokpi District. Kalapahar is surrounded by three rivers on each side -namely Kharkhola, Kalikhola & Gangakhola and mountains all around. The village is located in a unique place that looks like a pleateau and is self sufficient for simple livelihood. It is a beautiful place and the center of trade for all tribes, Naga, Kuki, Gorkhas,Meitei etc.
The place for Thursday market, which is very famous in the area that was started long ago by ancestors is ongoing, where people of different ethnicity comes to trade, fresh fruits, vegetables, meat,fish, clothing's, cookery items etc etc.
It is also a place where rice beers and the local wine called Sekmai that are found in abundance, people from all area comes to enjoy the tasty beer.