Imphal West District

This is the most populous district in Manipur. The Imphal West district falls in the category of Manipur valley region. It is a tiny plain at the centre of Manipur surrounded by Plains of other districts. Imphal City, the State Capital is the nodal functional centre of this district. A large variety of birds are found in the district. Due to the heavy pressure on land and cleaning of forest land in the valley, the existence of varieties of animals, birds, fauna are on fast decreasing trend. Area: 519 Sq. Km. Density of Population: 998 people per square kilometer Literacy Rate: 86.08 % - Male: 92.24 %, Female: 80.17 % Male Female Ratio: 1000:1031 Latitude: 24.30o N to 25.00o N Longitude: 93.45o E to 94.15o E District HQ: Lamphelpat. Sub-Divisions: Lamsang, Patsoi, Lamphelpat and Wangoi. Blocks: Imphal West-I, Imphal West-II, Patsoi, Hiyangthang. Municipalities: Nambol, Imphal. Major Agricultural Products: Rice, Lentil, Gram, Cowpea, Urd, Groundnut, Sesame. Major Industrial Products: Handicrafts, Bamboo and Cane crafts, Jewelry making, Handloom. Major Rivers: Imphal River, Nambul River. Flora: Bamboos, Pepals, Kaubila, Eucalyptus, Amla, Parkai roxburgil (Yongchak), Arundo donax (yendhou), Carica papaya (papaya), Citrus grandia (Pamelo), Mangifera indica (Mango), Prunus domestics (plum), Prumus persica (peach), Pyrus selerotine (pear), Psidium guavaya (guava), Famarin dus indica (Tamarind). Fauna: Fox, Deer, Wild Pig, Jungle Cat, Monkeys and Leopards were the important animals once habited in the district. The common birds available in the district are Sparrow, Swallow, Owl, Myna, Pigeon, Nightingale, King Fisher, Wood pecker, Heren, Kite, etc. Folk Arts: Ras Lila, Pung Cholom, Nupa Pala, Maibi Jagoi.