Manipur is situated in the Northeast region of India. Imphal is the capital of Manipur. Manipur is richly endowed with natural beauty and splendor. Manipur is bordered by the Indian states of Nagaland to its north, Mizoram to its south, Assam to its west, and shares an international border with Myanmar to its east. Here are 20 amazing facts about Manipur: 1. Manipur is also known as ‘ JEWEL OF INDIA ’. 2. Nehru called Manipur ‘ The Kashmir of East ’. 3. Lord Irwin called Manipur as ‘ The Switzerland of India ’. 4. Irom Chanu Sharmila ( Iron Lady) , the civil activists started her Hunger strike against AFSPA in 2000. The strike was lasted until 2016. 5. ‘Mukna Kangjei’ is a sports which is a mixture of hockey and wrestling. 6. Highest hill resort of Manipur is Ukhrul . 7. Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. 8. India’s first floating elementary school named Loktak Elem
MANIPUR (Jewel of INDIA) Manipur are surrounded by the hill in all sides and bordered by the Nagaland to its north, Mizoram to its south, Assam to its west, and shares international border with Myanmar to its east. The state covers an area of 22,327 square kilometers (8,621 sq mi). Manipur has been known through the ancient and medievak times through Meetei/Meitei manuscripts as one of the richest intellectual heritage. State Animal of manipur MANIPUR Geography: Total Area - 22,372 sq.km. Total Population (2011) - 28,55,794 Male Population - 14,38,586 Female Population - 14,17,208 Density of Population - 127 per sq.km Literacy Rate - 79.85% Male Literacy Rate - 86.49% Female Literacy Rate - 73.17% Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male)