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Kampang Khullel

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Kampang Maring village, which is now called Kampang Khullel, is situated on the Myanmar border of the Indian state of Manipur in the Tengnoupal block of the Chandel district. In Maring its poetic name is Ningnakhu. It's a small hill village at an altitude of about 2500m above the sea level.

Map of Kampang Khullel, Manipur 795131

As per the Maring legend the village flourished in the New stone Age and was formally settled as Kampang in 1425. The village was frequently raided by Meitei King during 1925–1928. It was also totally deserted during Second World War (1940–1943). The village was burnt down thrice in 1993 due to Naga-Kuki conflict. All the villagers fled to other places and again resettled in 1996.

Most of the Maring historical places are found here. the historical places are Lhouyang pal (Warriors gate), Cholomthil bung, Wapur manchem, Shangthilbung, Phomi Chin etc.

Different varieties of wild animals and plants are growing in the forest near the village.

During British period a police station was set up and named as Kampang thana.

References

Kampang Khullel Wikipedia