Lubanglong

Etymology

The word "Lubanglong" originally referred to the pine tree. The name Lubanglong is thus commonly believed to have derived from a pine tree which grows on the hilltop of the village.

Climate

The climate of Lubanglong is largely influenced by the topography of the hilly region. Lying 790 meters above sea level, this western corner of Manipur enjoys a generally amiable climate, though the winters can be chilly. The maximum temperature in the summer months is around 32 °C (90 °F). In winter the temperature often falls below 0 °C (32 °F), bringing frost.

Population

The Lubanglong village has population of 931 of which 479 are males while 452 are females as per 2011 census. In Lubanglong village population of children with age 0-6 is 137 which makes up 14.72% of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Lubanglong village is 944 which is lower than Manipur state average of 985. Child Sex Ratio for the Lubanglong as per census is 1246, higher than Manipur average of 930.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Lubanglong village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Caste Factor

In Lubanglong village, most of the village population is Schedule Tribe (ST). Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 99.46% of total population in Lubanglong village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Lubanglong village of Tamenglong.

Work Profile

In Lubanglong village out of total population, 510 were engaged in work activities. 65.88% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 34.12% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 510 workers engaged in Main Work, 187 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 70 were Agricultural labourer.

Religion

People of Lubanglong practice two type of Religion Christian the Baptist 98.99 percent and the remaining TRC.

Tourism

Nearby places of Lubanglong are listed below for your reference:

Khouduang waterfall

Located in the southern part of the village. It is the well known place and Highest Fall found in the Area.

Khukdai Cave

A Cave known as Khukdai 3 km from Lubanglong attract visitor and famous for sightseeing. Khukdai Cave one can go for a picnic with family or friends.

Khoupum Dam

Located in the eastern part of Khoupum. This Dam attracted many visitor.

Festivals

Christmas is one of the most important Festival in Lubanglong. In this season people living in different places coming together for Celebrating the Birth of Christ. Starting from the first week of December people start preparing for the greatest festival. In the same season there is one more festival celebrate by the minor community of Lubanglong call Gann Ngai by TRC people.

By Train

There is no railway station near to Lubanglong in less than 10 km. However Silchar Rail Way Station is major railway station 83 km near to Lubanglong.

Nearby Railway Stations

Jiribam- 45 km

Nearest Airports

Imphal Municipal Airport- 46 km

By Bus other source of transport

One can take straight high-class Passenger Bolero or small vehicles like Tata sumo or other source of transport from Bishnupur. The same is also available from Imphal too. Transport service has improved considerably in recent time, reducing the distance of 85 km to just 2 and half hours. Interestingly, as and when the ongoing road construction is completed, natives will have much better commuting facilities enabling commuters to reach their destination at a shorter time.; (dream waiting to become reality).