Manipur State GK
Manipur is a beautiful state surrounded by hill ranges and was rightly called the ‘Jewel of India’ by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Known as ‘Kangleipak’ or ‘Sanaleipak’ (golden land) to its inhabitants, it has an area of 22,327 sq. km, and is bounded by Nagaland in the north, Assam in the west, Mizoram in the south-west and Myanmar in the east and south-east. The valley is a plateau; its height above the sea level is about 2,600 ft. The hills and mountains of Manipur are offshoots from the Himalayas, which form the northern boundary of India. The state has a population of 27.21 lakh (as per census 2011).
Manipur comprises 16 districts — Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Jiribam, Kakching in the valley, and Ukhrul, Churachandpur, Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong, Kangkpokpi, Kamjong, Tengnoupal, Noney and Pherzawl in the hills. These districts are divided into sub-divisions and community or tribal development blocks. While the villages in the valley districts are grouped under Panchayats and Zilla Parishads for development purposes, the hill districts have been provided with Autonomous District Councils to administer their social and developmental affairs.
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History of Manipur
Manipur is a fabled state that finds mention in Mahabharata.The archaic literature of the Meiteis, the largest community of the state, preserved in the form of Chietharol Kumbaba or the royal chronicles, claims an uninterrupted line of kings since 33 A.D. However, Manipur appears to have emerged as a well-established kingdom under King Kyamba in 1467-1506.
The general features of the people are mongoloid. But, there are also some traces of Aryan features. They are believed to have originally migrated from a territory in the north near the tri-junction of Tibet, China and Myanmar and come to the country through the mountainous region, east of Assam. This eastern migration, mixed with the people coming from west and the old nomadic tribes has led to an ethnic evolution of the present day Meiteis in the valley. Originally, there were seven principalities in the valley, namely, Ningthouja, Angom, Khuman, Moirang, Luwang, Sarag-Leishangthem and Khaba-Nganba. Each of the seven clans had an independent principality and a well-defined region in the valley. Gradually, the Ningthouja clan proved its dominance and adopted the Meitei title which now applies to all seven clans.Manipur State: Overview
Manipur state was a princely state under British rule in 1891. In 1956, Manipur was made a union territory and a full-fledged state in 1972. The first CM of Manipur was Mairembam Koireng Singh. In Manipur ruled by Kulachandra Singh: (1890-1891 ), Churachandra Singh: (1891-1941 ), Bodhchandra Singh: (1941-1949). The Kangla Sha the state emblem. Manipur came under British rule as a princely state in 1891 and existed until 1947 as an Independent Princely Conuntry. Singda- The place where the Highest Mud Dam in India is located.
| Description | Summary |
|---|---|
| Founded on/Statehood | 21 January 1972 |
| Capital Formation | 1972 |
| Largest city | Imphal |
| Also Known as | "The Land of Jewels" |
| Ruled By | The Kangleipak Kingdom |
| Major Historical Events | During the 2nd World War, Manipur was the scene of battles between Japanese and Allied forces. The Japanese forces were beaten back before the Allies could enter Imphal. |
Geographical Structure of Manipur:
| Description | Summary |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 22,327 km2 (8,621 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,721,756 (census 2011) |
| Rank of the State | Area Rank: 24th, Population Rank: 24th |
| Population Density | 122/km2 |
| Sex Ratio | 987 |
| State Bounded By | Nagaland (north), Mizoram (south), Assam (west), Myanmar (east) |
| Forest Area | 17,436 sq. km. (FSI 2017) |
| Climate | Mostly tropical with an alpine climate |
Administrative Structures of Manipur:
| Description | Summary |
|---|---|
| Capital | Imphal |
| Administrative HQ | Imphal West |
| State Animal | Sangai |
| State Bird | Nongyeen |
| State Flower | Shirai lily |
| State Tree | Toona (Iningthiu) |
| No. of Districts | 16 (check recent update, if any) |
| Lok Sabha Seats | 2 (Legislative Council) |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 1 |
| Vidhan Sabha Seats | 60 |
| Official Language | Manipuri (Meiteilon), English |
| Time Zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Major Airport | Tulihal International Airport |
| International Borders | Myanmar |
| Judiciary | Manipur High Court |
| Largest District (Area) | Churachandpur |
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Facts About Manipur| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who founded the Chorus Repertory Theatre? | Ratan Thiyam |
| Total area covered by Manipur is? | 22,327 sq.km |
| Who inaugurated the 2017 Sangai Festival? | President Ram Nath Kovind |
| Which one is recognised as the State animal of Manipur? | Sangai |
| Name the Mono String Instrument of Manipur Which falls in the lute category? | Pena |
| Which one is the highest peak in Manipur? | Mount Tempü |
| Name the festival of Manipur where married women are invited to a feast at their Parental Home? | Ningol Chakouba |
| Who is the first to elect from Manipur as Rajya Sabha member after Manipur attain Statehood? | Salam Tombi Singh |
| Which athletic of Manipur won a medal in Olympics 2020? | Saikhom Mirabai Chanu |
| In which year Meidingu Pamheiba adopted Hinduism as the state religion? | 1714 |
| When was Mary Kom awarded Padma Shri Award? | 2006 |
| Which one is the First Indian Film to win a Grand Prix Award at the Festival des 3 Continents, Nantes? | Imagi Ningthem |
| What was the total weight lifted by Mirabai Chanu in the Tokyo Olympics 2020? | 202 Kg |
| Which one is the first film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma? | Lamja Parshuram |
| Who inaugurated Khuga Dam? | Sonia Gandhi |
| Who is the first Manipuri to participate in the Olympics? | Pangambam Nilkamal |
| Who is the first IAS officer of Manipur? | Kaikhokam Kipgen |
| When was Saikhom Mirabai Chanu awarded Padma Shri Award? | 2018 |
| Which Institution was founded by Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami in 1989? | Ranganiketan Manipuri Cultural Arts Troupe |
| How many Autonomous Councils are in Manipur? | Six |
| When was the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) established? | 14 September 1972 |
| Who is the first recipient of the Dhyanchand Award from Manipur? | L. Anita Chanu |
| When was the first President’s Rule imposed in Manipur? | 12 January 1967 |
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