35-638: Pherzawl (anglicized: Perdʒo:l) is the headquarter of the Pherzawl District of Manipur , India. Pherzawl district was created by bifurcating Churachandpur district . Pherzawl is also the Sub-Divisional headquarter of Pherzawl Sub-Division, one of the four sub-divisional blocks of the district. According to the 2011 census, Pherzawl town has population of 1558 of which 818 are males while 740 are females. Pherzawl village has higher literacy rate compared to Manipur. In 2011, literacy rate of Pherzawl village
70-404: A humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa ) with cool, dry winters and a slightly hot monsoon season. Imphal enjoys a moderate climate tempered by its moderately high altitude and the surrounding hills. Maximum temperatures in the hottest months average about 29 °C (84 °F); January is the coldest month, with average lows near 4 °C (39 °F), often drops to around 1 °C in
105-552: A literacy rate of 90.8%: 95.1% for males and 86.77% for females. 29,216 (10.54%) were under 6 years of age, 14,997 being males and 14,219 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 1,274 (0.46%) and 29,778 (10.74%) of the population respectively. Hinduism is the majority religion in Imphal. Sanamahi followers are the second-largest group, and Imphal in particular contains a famous Pakhangba temple in Kangla Fort . Christianity
140-636: A tourist attraction since the Japanese war veterans constructed a monument at the foot of this hill. The Imphal War Cemetery remembers Indian and British soldiers who fought and died in 1944 during World War II and is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission . Imphal is also home to the largest all women run market in Asia, called the Ima Keithel (Mothers' Market). It was established in
175-522: Is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the city and has direct flights to major Indian cities. Imphal is connected by the National Highway to major cities like Guwahati , Kohima , Agartala , Shillong , Dimapur , Aizawl , and Silchar . In October 2012, India's Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved an extension of the Jiribam –Silchar railway to Imphal. The extension was expected to reach
210-421: Is administered by a Deputy Commissioner , supported by an Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sub-Divisional Officer, and other field staff. The district is divided into four sub-divisions, each with its own administrative setup, including a Sub-Divisional Officer responsible for both administrative and developmental initiatives. Its current MLA is Ngursanglur Sanate from Tipaimukh AC , a constituency which covers
245-511: Is also spelt as "im". Even today, Imphal is occasionally pronounced as "yum-phal." Initially ruled by King Khaba, Imphal was later ruled by the Pakhangba leaders. The clan of the Ningthouja tribe originated then. The Ningthouja tribe quickly expanded and dominated the region in politics and war. Kangla Palace was built by King Khagemba and his son Khunjaoba. The palace was later destroyed by
280-451: Is described as "non-functional", which probably means that it does not have separate subdivisional offices. The district was inaugurated on 16 December 2018 by chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh . Pherzawl District is located between 93° 11' 16" East longitude and 24° 15' 43" North latitude, and is in the southwestern part of Manipur. The district's elevation is approximately 1037 meters, equivalent to 3,402 feet above sea level. Situated in
315-685: Is on the banks of the Imphal River . Kangla means "dry land" in the Meitei language . It was the palace of King Pakhangba , and has religious significance with multiple temples present within the complex. It is also significant in Manipur's history with the British. Bihu Loukon is an ancient star-shaped fort made of mud situated in Maklang, Imphal West District . It was discovered in 2013. Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
350-737: Is religious site important to both the local religion, Sanamahism , and to Hinduism. The temple is noted for its annual Durga Puja festival. India Peace Memorial at the Red Hills is located 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Imphal. The place was the scene of action and the theatre of the battle that took place between the British Army and the Japanese Forces fighting alongside the Indian National Army in World War II . Red Hill has now become
385-452: Is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur . It is the second largest city in northeast India after Guwahati . The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace (officially known as Kangla Fort ), the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur , surrounded by a moat . Spread over parts of the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East , the former contains
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#1732885152689420-470: Is the state capital as well as the headquarters of the Imphal district. The civic administration of the city is under Imphal Municipal Corporation. According to Census 2011, Imphal constitutes 42.13% of the total urban population in Manipur. Hence, the history of urban local governance is longer in Imphal than in other parts of the state. The British established the Town Fund Board in Imphal in 1915, which
455-562: Is the third-largest religion, practised mainly by the hill tribes in Imphal. Islam is a minority religion practised by the Pangals , while Buddhism is practised by the Gorkhas and Jainism by migrants from the mainland. At the time of the 2011 census, 82.80% of the population spoke Manipuri , 3.65% Kabui , 2.20% Hindi , 1.39% Thadou , 1.31% Tangkhul , 1.18% Nepali , 1.11% Bengali , 1.10% Bhojpuri and 1.00% Kuki as their first language. Imphal
490-705: The Visakhapatnam -class stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy , was named in recognition of the Indian soldiers who fought in Battle of Imphal during World War II , and is the first Indian Navy Ship (INS) named after a city in Northeast India . According to Encyclopedia Britannica , Imphal is the only city of Manipur . Imphal is derived from two words: "Yum" meaning house and "Phal" meaning "plenty" or "beautiful". In old Manipuri language, "yum"
525-498: The 16th century and hosts around 5,000–6,000 women vendors who sell a variety of products. Nupi Lal Memorial Complex is a tribute to the courageous Manipuri women, who sacrificed their lives fighting for justice against the British on 12 December 1939. The Nupi Lal is considered to be one of the most important events in Manipuri history, and it is a symbol of the strength and courage of Manipuri women. Tulihal International Airport
560-681: The 1891 Anglo-Manipur War , which the British won. The Battle of Imphal took place between March and July 1944, during World War II . The Japanese had invaded Imphal to destroy Allied forces and then invade India, but they were defeated and forced to retreat. The attack made the British realise the militarily strategic position of Imphal. Imphal lies on the Imphal Valley surrounded by nine ranges of hills at 24°48′27″N 93°56′18″E / 24.8074°N 93.9384°E / 24.8074; 93.9384 in extreme eastern India, with an average elevation of 786 metres (2,579 ft). It has
595-537: The British during the Anglo-Manipur War . During the reign of Maharaja Bhagyachandra, there were a number of Burmese invasions. However, the kingdom survived with the help of Maharaj Gambhir Singh . Imphal remained peaceful until 1891, when there were internal differences in the royal family. The British sent J.W. Quinton to help but the situation only grew worse and Senapati Tikendrajit was hanged. The autocratic British behaviour made people angry. This resulted in
630-672: The Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency. The last elections took place during the 2019 Indian general elections . Rajkumar Ranjan Singh from the Bharatiya Janata Party won the election with 2,63,632 votes. Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited is responsible for electricity supply in the city. Public Health and Engineering Department of the Manipur Government looks after both water supply, and sewage and drainage in Imphal. Roads in
665-521: The Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. Imphal based professional football clubs NEROCA FC and TRAU FC of I-League play their home matches at this stadium. Polo has its origins in Manipur , India, where a traditional version called Sagol Kangjei was played centuries ago. British colonial officers in the 19th century adapted and popularised the game, leading to the modern version of polo that
700-653: The Municipal Board was upgraded to a Municipal Council under the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994. In 2014, the council was upgraded to the status of Municipal Corporation. There are 27 wards under the Municipal Corporation, each with its own elected councillor. There are eight committees and five sections at the corporation to govern the administration of the city. There are Ward Development Committees in each ward to look after developmental activities at
735-498: The South by Sinlung Hills, Mizoram . Pherzawl District has approximately 200 villages. The Pherzawl district was formed in 2017 from two western subdivisions of Churachandpur district , viz., Tipaimukh subdivision and Thanlon subdivision . Two more subdivisions have since been created: Vangai Range subdivision out of Tipaimukh, and the Pherzawl subdivision out of Thanlon. The latter
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#1732885152689770-429: The city are developed and maintained by the state Public Works Department. Imphal Municipal Corporation is responsible for Solid Waste Management. The state Department of Fire Services provides fire safety services in the city with one fire station, which is also the department headquarters. Imphal offers sites of religious and historical importance within and around the city. Kangla Palace (also known as Kangla Fort)
805-455: The city by 2019. The total length of the railway line is 110.62 km. The revised estimated cost of construction for the railway line sits at Rs 9658 crore, with Rs 4927.54 crore being spent as of 2019. Khuman Lampak Main Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Imphal. It is used mostly for football and athletics. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1999. This stadium lies inside
840-404: The coldest nights and in some clear nights drops below freezing point. Frost is observable in the winter mornings few days of the year. The city receives about 1,381 mm (54.4 in) of rain, with June and July being the wettest months. Imphal observes 42.2 days with thunder and 46.1 days with fog , annually. Thunder is common in the pre monsoon and rainy season, whereas fog mostly occurs in
875-455: The confluence of Tuivai and Barak rivers, serves as a significant trading hub and port for river transportation. It is also the proposed site for the controversial Tipaimukh Dam project, aimed at flood control and Hydroelectric power generation. Pherzawl District experiences a humid subtropical climate, with moderately fertile soil conducive to agriculture. The district's main crops include rice , maize , and ginger , with agriculture being
910-407: The corporation was Soram Sunil and was elected in 2016. The present mayor of Imphal Municipal Corporation is Laisangbam Lokeshwar and was elected to the position in 2017. Sujata Phaomei is the present Deputy Mayor. Manipur is divided into two constituencies for the purpose of Lok Sabha - Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency and Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency . Imphal city is part of
945-490: The dry winter mornings which clears out in the noon. The highest recorded temperature was 36.1 °C (97.0 °F), on 29 April 1999, and the lowest temperature was −2.7 °C (27.1 °F) on 10 January 1970. Religion in Imphal At the time of the 2011 census, Imphal Municipal Council had a population of 277,196, of which 135,059 were males and 142,137 females. Imphal had a sex ratio of 1052 females per 1000 males and
980-437: The extreme southwest of Manipur , it shares borders with Churachandpur , Noney , Tamenglong and Jiribam districts of Manipur, as well as the states of Assam and Mizoram . The district covers a total area of 2285 sq.km, characterized by rugged hill terrain with prominent rivers such as Barak (Tuiruong), Tuipi, Tuivai , and Hringtuinek (Sartuinek), along with numerous streams and rivulets. Tipaimukh (Ruonglevaisuo),
1015-495: The majority of Pherzawl district. Pherzawl district is connected with the state capital Imphal via National Highway 2 . There is also helicopter service at Parbung . A bus service running between Imphal and Pherzawl began in 2017. The district has one Community Health Centre (CHC) at Parbung . Languages in Pherzawl (2011) Imphal Imphal ( Meitei: [im.pʰal] ; English: UK : / ˈ ɪ m f əl / , US : / ˈ ɪ m p ˌ h ʌ l / )
1050-519: The majority of the city's area and population. Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs . Being a mega commercial hub, Imphal is known for its weaving, brass-ware, bronze-ware, and other cottage industries. Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language ) is the most widely spoken language in the city. INS Imphal , the third ship of
1085-456: The primary occupation of the residents. The region falls within a humid subtropical climate classification. Its soil composition predominantly consists of moderately fertile clay loam, interspersed with patches of clay and loam. Temperature fluctuations span from a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) to a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F). Annual precipitation levels vary between 670 to 1,450 mm (26 to 57 in). Pherzawl District
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1120-436: The ward level. The local ward councillor is the chairperson of the committee, which includes two elected and two nominated members as well. The last election to the corporation was in 2016, with INC winning 12 seats, BJP winning 10 seats, and independent candidates winning 5 seats. According to the Manipur Municipality Act, 1994, the mayor is indirectly elected by the elected councillors from among themselves. The first mayor of
1155-486: Was 85.75% compared to 76.94% of Manipur. In Pherzawl town, Male literacy stands at 86.67% while female literacy rate was 84.74%. Pherzawl District Pherzawl district is located in the southern part of the state of Manipur . It is bounded on the east by Churachandpur District ; on the north by Tamenglong District , Noney District and Jiribam district ; on the west by the Cachar District of Assam and on
1190-607: Was headed by the then Political Agent Lt. Col. H.W.G. Cole and other nominated members. The Town Fund Board continued after Independence and merger with India in 1949 and it was not headed by the Chief Secretary of Manipur Administration. In 1956, the Assam Municipal Act, 1923 was extended to Manipur and the Imphal Municipal Board was formed with 12 elected members. The strength of the elected members of this Board
1225-467: Was increased to 24 in 1961 and to 28 in 1972. Initially, the Municipal Board was established only to administer the areas in Imphal under the British Reserve, covering 3.10 km (1.20 sq mi) and 2,862 inhabitants. This was extended to 17.48 km (6.75 sq mi) in 1960, 18.25 km (7.05 sq mi) in 1970, and 76.58 km (29.57 sq mi) in 1972. In 1992,
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