Country India Vehicle registration MN Elevation 766 m Local time Wednesday 11:37 PM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Website manipur.gov.in Population 16,684 (2001) | |
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People of moirang residing on the banks of loktak lake manipur
Moirang is a city and a municipal council in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of Manipur. It is the largest tourist town in Bishnupur District. Moirang is a town situated 45 km south from the state capital Imphal, Manipur.It has an area of 269 km² with a population of 62,187 (BPL Survey) in 67 villages.
Contents
- People of moirang residing on the banks of loktak lake manipur
- Map of Moirang Manipur
- A visit to moirang manipur india
- Khamba Thoibi
- Powerful clan
- World War II and the INA
- People
- Culture
- Geography
- Tourist places
- Transports and communication
- Demographics
- Politics
- References
Map of Moirang, Manipur
Loktak Lake, the biggest fresh water lake in the North East Indian region and Keibul Lamjao National Park are situated in this district. There are 12 Gram Panchayats in this block.
A visit to moirang manipur india
Khamba Thoibi
Historically, the town of Moirang is famous for the ancient temple of the pre-Hindu deity, Lord Thangjing and the minor love story of "Khamba Thoibi". In a village name Ngangkhaleikai, the old cloth used by Khamba and Nongban are still preserved. The epic story of "Khamba-Thoibi" begins between a beautiful princess name Thoibi daughter of King Chinkhuba and an orphan boy name Khamba. Khamba is a bit younnger to Thoibi (As the story narrate Khamnu the elder's sister of Khmaba was happened to be Thoibi's close mate). Khamba was raised up by her own sister when both their parent died at their very young age. Khamnu used to go around the village for pounding grain and lend a hand to others household works at her young age. In return she fed her brother from the less amount of grain that others paid in gratitude of helping to their household works.
Powerful clan
In ancient times, the king of Moirang was considered as the most powerful among the seven clan kings of Manipur. Till the end of Khamba-Thoibi era the Burmese King paid the annual war reparations money to the Moirang king.
World War II and the INA
During World War II, Moirang was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Shaukat Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA. The INA Museum at Moirang displays some wartime relics and photographs.
People
Mairembam Koireng Singh was the first elected Chief Minister of Manipur. He was elected as Chief Minister of Manipur thrice.
Culture
The Month long Lai Haraoba festival held between mid May to June originated from Moirang. The graceful Khamba-Thoibi dance also originated here at Moirang.
Geography
Moirang is located at 24.5°N 93.77°E / 24.5; 93.77. It has an average elevation of 766 metres (2513 feet).
Tourist places
Transports and communication
Moirang is well connected by Imphal and Churachandpur through NH:-150. Moirang-Kumbi and Moirang-Thanga are the other important district roads which connected to Moirang town.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Moirang had a population of 16,684. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Moirang has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 55%. In Moirang, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics
Moirang is part of Inner Manipur (Lok Sabha constituency).