Manipur

When we think of Manipur, the one thing that comes to the mind is the Manipuri dance, the serene natural beauty of the land and the tribes of Manipur.

Manipur is well renowned for the dance form that has been a part of their culture since ancient times and is still a very integral part of the culture of the people here. Manipur is a pretty little land also known as the jeweled land that has been blessed with rich natural beauty, hills, rivers, greenery that can bewitch any visitor and the flora and fauna that the state boasts of. Tourism is in its budding stage and one will definitely be not be disappointed when they visit Manipur. This hilly region is difficult to pass through and therefore, one has to know the land well before exploring unknown regions. Maps can come in handy while traveling to Manipur as they provide a lot of information regarding the various interests the state has to offer to its tourists.

Manipur is surrounded by various Indian states like Nagaland, Assam, Mizoram and one foreign country, the Mynamar. Imphal is the capital city of Manipur and is well developed place. The state comprises of nine districts like the Chandel, Imphal west, Impahl east, Thoubal, Bishbipur, Senapati, Churachandpur, Ukhrul and Tamenglong.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in Manipur. Many tribes and communities rely on agriculture for their livelihood. The state economy also depends on the agriculture. There are a variety of crop that is grown here along with fruits and vegetables. Paddy is the main crop grown here and rice is the staple food of the people of Manipur. Sweet rice is famous all over the country as it has a distinct sweet flavor that is appreciated in other parts of India as well. Wheat, pulses, maize are also grown in large scale. The climatic conditions the suitable soil are conducive to grow all types of crops.

Manipur is inhabited with various types of ethnic groups. There are various ethnic groups in Manipur like the Meitei Pangals, the Nagas, Kuki - Chin, BIshnupuri, Tangkhul, Gangte, Pangal, Paite, Vaiphei and many more. They all have their own culture and tradition although you can find some similarities in their lifestyles. The people are simple here and have a simple lifestyle. The staple food of Manipur is rice, fish, Iromba, meat, vegetables etc. There are some people who are totally vegetarians. They dress up traditionally during festivals and the rural people can be seen only in their traditional dresses. They speak Tibeto Burman language and are predominantly Mongoloid. The mother tongue of the Manipur people is Meities and the language of the state, while English is the official language.

People of Manipur love art and culture, which can be seen in their dances, crafts, art and culture. Manipuris are very proud of their culture and heritage and till date practice their ancient culture and tradition religiously. Manipur is a developing state and efforts are being taken by the government to improve the conditions of the people living here.

Last Updated on 5/11/2012