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INDIAN STATE :
MANIPUR
General Information
Manipur is located in the extreme northeastern corner
of India between 23.80°N to 25.68°N latitude
and 93.03°E to 94.78°E longitude, and literally
meaning "A Jeweled land", it occupies a total
area of 22,327 sq. km. Of its total area, about ninetenths
(20,089 sq. km.) constitute the hills which surround
the remaining one-tenth (2238 sq. km.), the central
valley of alluvial filling. It is bounded by Nagaland
on the north, Assam on the west and Mizoram on the south.
Along the east it shares a 398 km. long international
boundary with Myanmar.The altitude varies from 40 m
above Mean sea level (MSL) (Jiribam) to 2593 m above
MSL (Tamenglong). Imphal, the centrally located State
Capital, has an elevation of 790 m above MSL.
Fact File
| Geographical Area* |
0.22 (lakh sq. km) |
| Capital |
Imphal |
| Population (2001 Census) In lakhs |
21.67 |
| Percentage of State Population to
All India Population |
0.21 |
| Literacy Percentage· |
70.53% |
| Male Literacy· Female Literacy |
80.33%-60.53% |
| Principal Language |
Manipuri, English |
* Excludes Mao-Maran, Paomata,Purul
sub divisions of Senapati districts of Manipur.
Source:
CSO Estimates.
Nagaland Industrial Development Corp Ltd ,
Director of Industries & Commerce, Govt of Nagaland.
Climate
Manipur is blessed with a salubrious climate the year
round. It has two main seasons separated by two transitions:
- Winter (December to February)
- Pre-Monsoon (March and April)
- Monsoon (May to September)
- Post-Monsoon (October and November)
The southwest monsoon chiefly determines the weather
and rainfall throughout the state. The state has tropical
to temperate climate depending upon elevation. Rainfall
varies from 1000 mms to 3500 mms and average rainfall
is 2000 mms. Temperature ranges from sub-zero to 36
degree Celsius.
Advantage Manipur
- Excellent air connectivity including cargo services.
- Trade with Myanmar and other South East Asian countries
- High value exotic fruits and flowers grow in large
quantity.
- Rare medicinal and aromatic plants also available.
- Food Park at Imphal.
- IT Park at Imphal.
- Tourism opportunities.
- Opportunities for contracts in roads and power sectors.
- Law and Order situation Improving.
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