where is manipur located?why is manipur known as the jewel of India?
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--> Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanmar, Sagaing Region to the east and Chin State to the south.
--> Surrounded by nine hills with an oval shaped valley at the center, a natural made Jewel and hence the name “A Jeweled land” or ‘Manipur’, it’s literal translation. Even the first prime minister of India famously said Manipur was the Jewel of India. Apart from being a nature’s gift to India, Manipur is also a melting pot of culture. It is the birthplace of Polo, the sport and the birthplace of Ras Lila, a classical dance form.
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In the third part of the North East series, we look at Manipur, the Jewel of India. Manipur is known for many things apart from being the birthplace of Polo. It has a rich culture.
Surrounded by nine hills with an oval shaped valley at the center, a natural made Jewel and hence the name “A Jeweled land” or ‘Manipur’, it’s literal translation. Even the first prime minister of India famously said Manipur was the Jewel of India. Apart from being a nature’s gift to India, Manipur is also a melting pot of culture. It is the birthplace of Polo, the sport and the birthplace of Ras Lila, a classical dance form.
The Timeline
1891 – Became a princely state after the defeat in the Anglo-Manipuri War
1949 – Princely state was merged in the Indian Union
1972 – Became a full fledged state of India
The Geography
Manipur has a geographical area of 22,327 sq.kms, that constitutes 0.7 percent of the total land surface of India. 90% of the total geographical area of the state covered by hills and the remaining area is a small valley accounting for only one-tenth of the total area of the state.
The State has 352 km long international border with Burma (Myanmar) to the south-east and 502 km long border with the adjacent states of Nagaland on the north, Assam on the west and Myanmar and Mizoram on the south and the south-west and Surma Tract and upper Chindwin of Myanmar (Burma) on the East.
The altitude of the State above the mean sea level varies from 790 meters to 2020 meters. It has sub-tropical temperate climate.
The People
The people of Manipur include Meitei, Naga, Kuki, Meitei Pangal and other colourful communities which have lived together in complete harmony for centuries. These are the people whose folklore, myths & legends, dances, indigenous games and martial arts, exotic handlooms & handicrafts are infested with the mystique of nature.
The population of Manipur as per 2011 census was 27.2 lakh comprising 13.7 lakh males and 13.5 lakh females. Population of Manipur constitutes nearly 0.22 percent of the total population of India. The decadal growth rate of population is 18.7%, slightly more than the national average.
The Places
From national parks to lakes to temples to war cemeteries to hills to the mysterious caves to the water falls to the zoos to the museums, Manipur has all what it takes to be a perfect holiday destination.
The Games
Sure, Manipur is the birthplace of what we know as Polo, but the original Sagol Kangjei (Manipuri Polo) is still very dear to the people in Manipur. The Manipuri Polo is played with seven players (in each side) who mount and ride ponies, which are usually 4/5 feet in height. Each player is fitted with Polo-stick made of bamboo root.