Outline of Manipur

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Manipur:

Manipur () is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. The state covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres (8,621 sq mi). Meitei people (also known as the Manipuris) are the predominant ethnic group of Manipur. Their native language is the Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), serving as the lingua franca as well as the sole official language of Manipur, among the different ethnic groups, including the Kuki, Naga, and Pangal peoples, who speak different Sino-Tibetan languages and dialects. Manipur has been at the crossroads of Asian economic and cultural exchange for more than 2,500 years. It has long connected the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia to East/Southeast Asia, Siberia, Micronesia and Polynesia, enabling migration of people, cultures and religions.

General reference

Names

Pronunciation:
Common English name(s): Manipur
Official English name(s): Manipur
Adjectival(s): Manipuri (refers to region while the Meitei language and the Bishnupriya Manipuri language are also referred to with Manipuri as well)
Demonym(s): Manipuris

Rankings (amongst India's states)

by population: 24th
by area (2011 census): 24th
by crime rate (2015): 21st
by gross domestic product (GDP) (2014): 26th
by Human Development Index (HDI):
by life expectancy at birth: (70)
by literacy rate: (75%)

Geography of Manipur

Manipur is: an Indian state and one of the Seven Sister States
Population of Manipur: 2,855,794 (as of 2011)
Area of Manipur: 22,327 km2 (8,621 sq mi)

Location of Manipur

Manipur is situated within the following regions:
Northern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
Eurasia
Asia
South-East Asia
Northeast India
Seven Sister States
Time zone: Indian Standard Time ()

Environment of Manipur

Natural geographic features of Manipur

Protected areas of Manipur

Keibul Lamjao National Park – the only floating national park in the world. It floats atop Loktak Lake.
Sirohi National Park
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
Manipur Zoological Garden

Regions of Manipur

Ecoregions of Manipur

Administrative divisions of Manipur

Demography of Manipur

Demographics of Manipur

Government and politics of Manipur

Government of Manipur

Law and order in Manipur

History of Manipur

History of Manipur, by period

Prehistoric Manipur

Ancient Manipur

Ancient Manipur

Medieval Manipur

Kingdom of Kangleipak

Colonial Manipur

First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826)
Manipur (princely state) – last of the independent states to be incorporated into British India
Anglo-Manipuri War
Princely states in India

Contemporary Manipur

History of Manipur, by region

History of Manipur, by subject

Culture of Manipur

Architecture of Manipur
Cuisine of Manipur
Monuments in Manipur
Monuments of National Importance in Manipur
State Protected Monuments in Manipur
World Heritage Sites in Manipur
Meitei inscriptions

Art in Manipur

Festivals in Manipur

Lai Haraoba
Maramfest
Sajibu Nongma Panba (also known as Sajibu Cheiraoba)
Sangai festival
Yaosang

Language in Manipur

People of Manipur

Kom people
Manipur Tamil community
Meitei people Ã¢ÂÂ majority ethnic group of Manipur.
Inpui Naga
Hmar people
Naga people
Meitei Pangals
Tangkhul
Mao
Kabui
Maring Naga
Maram Naga
Thadou
Paite
AnÃÂl Naga
Poumei

Religion in Manipur

Buddhism in Manipur
All Manipur Buddhist Association
Christianity in Manipur
Manipur Baptist Convention
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal
Hinduism in Manipur
Sanamahism – indigenous ancient animistic religion

Sports in Manipur

Symbols of Manipur

State animal: Sangai
State bird: Nongeen
State flower: Shirui Lily
State seal: Seal of Manipur
State tree: Oo-Ningthou

Economy and infrastructure of Manipur

Communication in Manipur
Imphal Free Press
Tourism in Manipur
Transport in Manipur
Imphal International Airport

Education in Manipur

Health in Manipur

References

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