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District of Manipur in India

Ukhrul district

District of Manipur

Phangrei Hill, popular tourist spot

Location in Manipur

Coordinates: 25°18′N 94°27′E﻿ / ﻿25.300°N 94.450°E﻿ / 25.300; 94.450
Country|  India
State| Manipur
Formation| 1969
Headquarters| Ukhrul
Area

• Total

| 2,206 km2 (852 sq mi)
• Rank| 4
Elevation

| 3,114 m (10,217 ft)
Population

(2011)[1]

• Total

| 138,382
• Rank| 7
• Density| 63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym| Tangkhul
Language(s)

• Official| Meitei (officially called Manipuri)[a][2]
• Regional| Tangkhul
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode(s)|

795xxx

Vehicle registration| MN
Literacy| 81.35 %
Website| ukhrul.nic.in

Ukhrul district (Meitei pronunciation:/ˈuːkˌɹəl or ˈuːkˌɹʊl/[b][2]) is an administrative district of the state of Manipur in India with its headquarters at Ukhrul. The Ukhrul district has a long history dating back to the 1920s when it was created as the North-East Hill Sub-Division of the then princely state of Manipur. In 2016, the Kamjong subdivision of the Ukhrul district was spun out as a separate district, leading to the present configuration of the Ukhrul district.[3]

## Geography

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2011 district map of Manipur; the Ukhrul district was divided into the present Ukhrul district and Kamjong district in 2016

Ukhrul District occupying the northeastern corner of the state lies between latitudes of 24° 29′ and 25° 42′ N and longitudes 94° 30′ and 94° 45′ E approximately (including Kamjong district). Nagaland bounds the district on the north, Kamjong District on the south, Myanmar (Burma) on the east and Senapati district and Kangpokpi District on the west. The north–south extension is longer than the east–west. The total area of the district is 4,544 square kilometres (1,754 sq mi) including Kamjong District. It has the distinction of being the highest hill station of Manipur. The terrain of the district is hilly with varying heights of 913 m to 3114 m (MSL). The highest peak is the Khayang Peak, at 3114 m (MSL), though the more popularly known peak is the Shirui Kashong Peak, at 2,835 m (MSL). Most of the major rivers originate from the crevices and slopes of this Shirui Peak. The terrain of the district is rippled with small ranges and striped by few rivers.[citation needed][verification needed]

The northern hilly region occupies the northern portion of the district and lies between the Akhong Lok or Laini Lok river and Chammu river. A big range stretches from north to south starting from near Jessami to Shirui Kashong as high as 2,568 metres above the MSL. The eastern hilly region occupies the eastern part of the district that lies east of the Chammu and Maklangkhong rivers. The Gamgimol or Nehdoh Lhang range forms an International boundary with Myanmar. The southern hilly region is situated at the southwestern corner of the district, which divides the Maklangkhong and Taret rivers. The district is drained by the two river systems, the Chindwin River system in the north and the Manipur river system in the south-west.[4][failed verification]

### Flora and fauna

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The district is home to hundreds of varieties of trees and flowering plants, orchids, epiphytic ferns, varied species of plants and shrubs. Some of the best known species of plants and trees includes Alder (Alnus nepalensis), Prunus cerasoides, Acacia auriculiformis, Parkia javanica, Paraserianthes falcataria, Michelia, Gmelina arborea, Pinus kesiya, Robinia pseudoacacia, besides various Iris (plant) species, wild roses, red and white rhododendrons etc. The district being covered with a wide dense of forest is a habitat of wild animals such as Elephant, Leopard, Tiger, Bear, Bison, Gaur, Crested porcupine, Pangolin, Jungle cat, Wild boar, Deer, Monkey etc. The state flower of Manipur, Shirui Lily, also called Shirui Lily or Lilium Macklinae is a rare pinkish white flower found only in the Shirui Hill Range in the Ukhrul District of Manipur. It is named after Jean Macklin, the wife of Dr. Frank Kingdon-Ward who spotted the flower in 1946 while collecting botanical specimens. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), London, United Kingdom, one of the world's leading horticultural organizations honoured the Shirui Lily with its prestigious merit award at its Flower Show in London in 1948. The evergreen forest presents the district with a sylvan landscape. Some commonly found trees are Pine, Albizia, Castanopsis, Mesua, Mangifera indica, Phoebe hainesiana, Albizia lebbeck, Teak, Oak etc. The forests are also interspersed with multi-bamboos especially in the southern portions.[4][failed verification]

Though the State Flower, Shirui Lily have attracted many tourists and botanists from around the world, it now faces a crisis of possible extinction in the near future and has been categorized as an Endangered species due to climate change, deforestation, wildfire, poor conservation approaches, intrusion of other plants and bushes, over exploitation etc. Scientists and experts have advocated for the Shirui Lily to be left as it is in nature, and assured us that nature is capable of healing it without human interruptions caused by a forest fire and unguided tourists. They have also suggested number of steps and measures that can be taken up by the centre and state government and participation of various research institutions to raise awareness of protection of Shirui Lily and implementation of conservative initiatives.[5]

## Demographics

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Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±%

|
|

1951 | 41,182| —
1961 | 48,590| +18.0%
1971 | 62,229| +28.1%
1981 | 82,946| +33.3%
1991 | 109,275| +31.7%
2001 | 140,778| +28.8%
2011 | 183,998| +30.7%
2011 Ukhrul district (includes the present Kamjong district)
Source: Census of India[6]

| Religions in Ukhrul district (2011)[7]

|  |
Christianity |

| 94.09%
Hinduism |

| 4.56%
Islam |

| 0.66%
Other or not stated |

| 0.69%

According to the 2011 census Ukhrul district has a population of 183,998.[8] This gives it a ranking of 593rd in India (out of a total of 640).[8] The district has a population density of 40 inhabitants per square kilometre (100/sq mi).[8] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 30.07%.[8] Ukhrul has a sex ratio of 948 females for every 1000 males,[8] and a literacy rate of 81.87%. The composition of population as per 2011 census is as below:

| Population[9] | Percentage

of Total Pop.

|
|

All Scheduled Tribes  | 173,606  | 94.4%
Kuki-Zo tribes[c] | 9,473  | 5.1%
Naga tribes[d] | 160,534  | 87.2%
Old Kuki/Naga[e] | 376  | 0.2%

The overwhelming majority of the people are Tangkhul Nagas, who make up 87.2% of the population.[9]

Languages of Ukhrul district (2011)[11]

Tangkhul (88.83%)

Thadou (2.22%)

Kuki (1.69%)

Nepali (1.59%)

Khezha (1.41%)

Hindi (1.08%)

Others (3.18%)

In terms of languages, 88.83% of the population speak Tangkhul, 2.22% Thadou, 1.69% Kuki, 1.59% Nepali, 1.41% Khezha and 1.08% Hindi as their first language.[11]

After the separation of the Kamjong district, the residual district has a population of 138,382 as per 2011 census. It has a sex ratio of 942 females per 1000 males. 19.64% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 0.16% and 93.62% of the population respectively.[8]

## Administrative divisions

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The present district was made a full-fledged district as Manipur East District in 1969. The village, Ukhrul, became its headquarters, comprising Ukhrul North, Ukhrul Central, Phungyar Phaisat, Kamjong Chassad, and Ukhrul South as sub-divisions. Under Manipur Gazette Notification No.174 dated August 5, 1983, the name of the district came to be known as Ukhrul District after the name of the district headquarters, as in the case of other districts.[12]

SDPO  | Jurisdiction

|

SDPO, Ukhrul  | Ukhrul, Litan, Somdal, Shangshak
SDPO, Jessami  | Jessami, Chingjaroi, Kharasom, soraphung,
SDPO, Chingai  | Chingai

Ukhrul District had three assembly constituencies before the bifurcation of the district into Ukhrul and Kamjong Districts. The constituencies are:

1. Phungyar Assembly Constituency (43-ST).
2. Ukhrul Assembly Constituency (44-ST).
3. Chingai Assembly Constituency (45-ST).

The Ukhrul District Autonomous Council (UADC) was instituted in the year 1971 under the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1971.[13]

## See also

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* List of populated places in Ukhrul district
* List of Naga people
* List of Naga tribes
* List of Naga languages

## Notes

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1. ^ Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) is the official language of Manipur. Other regional languages of different places in Manipur may either be predominantly spoken or not in their respective places but "Meitei" is always officially used.
2. ^ Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) is the official language of Manipur. Other regional languages of different places in Manipur may either be predominantly spoken or not in their respective places but "Meitei" is always officially used.
3. ^ The Kuki-Zo tribes include Gangte, Hmar, Paite, Simte, Sukte, Thadou, Vaiphei, Zou, and some smaller tribes designated as "Any Kuki" and "Any Lushai (Mizo)".
4. ^ The Naga tribes include Angami, Kabui, Kacha Naga, Mao, Maram, Poumai, Sema and Tangkhul.
5. ^ The Old Kuki tribes retaining the Kuki classification include: Aimol, Chiru, Kom, Koireng, Kharam, and Ralte. The tribes under the Naga umbrella include: Anal, Chothe, Koirao, Lamkang, Maring, Moyon, Monsang, Purum and Tarao.[10]

## References

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1. ^ "Ukhrul District". OurVillageIndia.com.
2. ^ a b "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 47th report (July 2008 to June 2010)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. p. 78\. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
3. ^ Khelen Thokchom, More districts in Manipur, The Telegraph (Kolkata), 9 December 2016. ProQuest 2290178396
4. ^ a b "District Census Handbook-Ukhrul" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. p. 19.
5. ^ "Implications of climate change to Shirui Lily and response of Churches Part 1 by Somi Kasomwoshi".
6. ^ "A-2 Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901". Censusindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014.
7. ^ "Table C-01 Population by religious community: Manipur". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
8. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Hand Book - Ukhrul" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
9. ^ a b A-11 Appendix: District wise scheduled tribe population (Appendix), Manipur - 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Government of India, 2011
10. ^ Kom, Ch. Sekholal (June 2015). "Ethno-nationalism: Competing Micro-nationalist Dissents in Manipur". Social Change. 45 (2): 289–307\. doi:10.1177/0049085715574192. ISSN 0049-0857.289-307&rft.date=2015-06&rft_id=info:doi/10.1177/0049085715574192&rft.issn=0049-0857&rft.aulast=Kom&rft.aufirst=Ch.+Sekholal&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Ukhrul+district" class="Z3988">
11. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by mother tongue: Manipur". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
12. ^ Chapter 1 shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in
13. ^ Legislative document [dead link‍]

## External links

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* Ukhrul District of Manipur
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Places adjacent to Ukhrul district

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Senapati district |

Ukhrul district

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Kangpokpi district | Kamjong district |

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Ukhrul district

Towns|

* Ukhrul (census town in Ukhrul Central)

Sub-
divisions|

| Kamjong-Chassad|

* Aishi
* Apong
* Bungpa Khullen
* Bungpa Khunou
* Chahong Khullen
* Chahong Khunou
* Chamu
* Chassad
* Chatric
* Gambal
* Grihang
* Hangkou
* Huimin Thana
* Kachouphung (Kachouphung (K) and Kachouphung (T))
* Kangpat (Kangpat Khullen and Kangpat Khunou)
* Kashung
* Khayang
* Khoikai
* Kongkan
* Kultuk
* Lakhan
* Lanchah
* Langli
* Lankhe
* Maku
* Maokot
* Matiyang
* Meiti
* Molvailup
* Nampisha
* Ningchou
* Ningthi
* Phaikok
* Phaimol
* Phange
* Pihang
* Roni
* Sahamphung
* Sampui
* Shingcha
* Skipe
* Yentem
* Z. Choro

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Phungyar-Phaisat|

* Alang
* Chadong (T)
* Chungkai
* H. Goda
* Honkhuiphung
* Khambi
* Khongjal
* Koso
* Lamlai Khullen
* Lamlai Khunou
* Leishi
* Leiting
* Louphong
* Loushing
* Loushing Khunthak
* Lungphu (Lungpha)
* Marou
* Meiring
* Ngaprum
* Nongman
* Patbung
* Phalang
* Phungyar
* Punge
* Riha (T)
* Shakok
* Shingkap
* Shingta
* Sikibung
* Sorathen
* Sorbung
* Sorde
* T. Hundung (T. Hundung Khullen and T. Hundung Khunou)
* Thoyee (Thawai(K) and Thawai(T))
* Tusom

Ukhrul Central|

* Champhung
* Changa
* Chingshou(Zingsui)
* Choithar
* Hatha
* Huime
* Halang (Huining)
* Hundung
* Jalembung
* Kachai
* Khamanom
* Khamasom
* Khangkhui (Khangkhui Khullen and Khangkhui Khunou)
* Lambui (Ramva)
* Lamlai Chingphei
* Lamlang
* Langdang
* Leiyaram
* Litan
* Litan Sareikhong
* Lonshak
* Lunghar
* Lungshang Chingkha
* Lungshang Chingthak
* M.Kamsei
* Maichon
* Mangkot Chepu
* Mapum
* Mayophung
* Molnom
* Moulsohoi
* Muirei
* Mullam
* New Cannon
* Ngaimu (Ngainga)
* Nungou
* Nungshong (Nungshong Khullen and Nungshong Khunou)
* Pashong
* Phadang (Phalee)
* Pharung
* Phungthar
* Pushing
* Sanakeithel
* Seikhor
* Shangkai
* Shangshak (Shangshak Khullen and Shangshak Khunou)
* Shangzing
* Shirui (Shiroy Chingkha and Shiroy Chingthak)
* Shokvao
* Shongphel
* Sihai (including Sihai Khunou)
* Sirarakhong
* Somdal
* T. Chanhong
* T.M. Kasom
* Tanrui (Leisan)
* Tolloi (Talui)
* Tora
* Tuinem
* Tungou
* Tushen (Tashar / Tushar)
* Wunghon
* Yaolen

Ukhrul North|

* Awang Kasom
* Challow
* Chingai
* Chingjaroi (Chingjaroi Christian, Chingjaroi Khullen and Chinjaroi Khunou)
* Huishu
* Jessami
* Kalhang
* Khamasom Phungrei (K/ Phungrei)
* Kharasom
* Kongai
* Kuirei
* Marem
* Maremphung
* Namrei
* New Tusom
* Longpi (Nungbi Khullen and Nungbi Khunou)
* Paoyei (Peh)
* Phungcham
* Poi
* Razai Khullen
* Razai Khunou
* Soraphung
* Tusom Christian
* Wahong

Ukhrul South|

* Ashang Khullen
* Bungpun
* Chakama
* Chingshou
* Chongdan
* Itham
* K. Ashang Khullen
* K. Leihaoram
* Kangkum
* Kangoi
* Kashung
* Kasom Khullen
* Kasom Khunou
* Kasom Somrei
* Khamlang
* Kharam Khullen
* Khoiripok
* Khongle
* Khunthak
* Lairam Khullen
* Lairam Phungka
* Makan
* Manthouram
* Mawai
* Nambashi Kachumram
* Nambashi Khullen
* Nambashi Valley
* Nambshi Khunou
* Nongdam
* Nongdam (K)
* Shangpunram
* Shungriphai
* T. Natuiang
* Tarong
* Wanglee
* Yeasem

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State of Manipur

Capital: Imphal

State symbols|

* Emblem: Emblem of Manipur
* Anthem: Sana Leibak Manipur
* Animal: Sangai
* Bird: Mrs. Hume's pheasant (Nongyeen)
* Flower: Shirui Lily
* Tree: Uningthou
* Fish: Pengba

Topics|

* Cuisine
* Dance
* Government
* History
* Music
* People

Languages|

* Meitei (officially known as Manipuri)

Administration|

* Government
* Legislative Assembly
* Chief Ministers
* Governors
* High Court
* Police
* Political Party

Districts|

* Bishnupur
* Chandel
* Churachandpur
* Imphal East
* Imphal West
* Jiribam
* Kakching
* Kamjong
* Kangpokpi
* Noney
* Pherzawl
* Senapati
* Tamenglong
* Tengnoupal
* Thoubal
* Ukhrul

Municipal corporation|

* Imphal

Municipalities|

* Bishnupur
* Nambol
* Moirang
* Ningthoukhong
* Kumbi
* Kwakta
* Thoubal
* Wangjing Lamding
* Lilong
* Kakching
* Kakching Khunou
* Sugnu
* Wangoi
* Mayang Imphal
* Lamlai
* Jiribam

| Proposed|

* Ukhrul
* Tamenglong
* Churachandpur
* Kangpokpi
* Moreh

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Town councils|

* Senapati
* Chandel
* Tengnoupal
* Longmai (Noney)
* Kamjong
* Pherzawl
* Andro
* Patsoi
* Samurou
* Thongkhong Laxmi Bazar
* Lamsang
* Sekmai
* Hiyangthang
* Lilong Chajing
* Heirok
* Oinam

Minor townships|

* Chakpikarong
* Tamei
* Nungba
* Tuibong
* Singngat
* Chingai
* Jessami
* Phungyar
* Purul
* Tadubi
* Saikul

Sport|

* All Manipur Football Association
* Manipur Cricket Association
* Manipur State League
* North Imphal Sporting Association
* Khong kangjei
* Khuman Lampak Main Stadium
* Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium

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Minority Concentrated Districts in India

Andaman and Nicobar Islands|

* Nicobar

Arunachal Pradesh|

* Changlang
* East Kameng
* Lower Subansiri
* Papum Pare
* Tawang
* Tirap
* West Kameng

Assam|

* Barpeta
* Bongaigaon
* Cachar
* Darrang
* Dhubri
* Dima Hasao
* Goalpara
* Hailakandi
* Kamrup
* Karimganj
* Kokrajhar
* Morigaon
* Nagaon

Bihar|

* Araria
* Darbhanga
* Katihar
* Kishanganj
* Purnia
* Sitamarhi
* West Champaran

Delhi|

* North East Delhi

Haryana|

* Gurgaon
* Sirsa

Ladakh|

* Leh

Jharkhand|

* Gumla
* Pakur
* Ranchi
* Sahibganj

Karnataka|

* Bidar
* Kalaburagi

Kerala|

* Wayanad
* Malappuram

Madhya Pradesh|

* Bhopal

Maharashtra|

* Buldhana
* Hingoli
* Parbhani
* Washim

Manipur|

* Chandel
* Churachandpur
* Senapati
* Tamenglong
* Thoubal
* Ukhrul

Meghalaya|

* West Garo Hills

Mizoram|

* Lawngtlai
* Mamit

Odisha|

* Gajapati

Sikkim|

* North Sikkim

Uttar Pradesh|

* Amroha
* Baghpat
* Bahraich
* Balrampur
* Barabanki
* Bareilly
* Bijnor
* Budaun
* Bulandshahr
* Ghaziabad
* Kheri
* Lucknow
* Meerut
* Moradabad
* Muzaffarnagar
* Pilibhit
* Rampur
* Saharanpur
* Shahjahanpur
* Shrawasti
* Siddharthnagar

Uttarakhand|

* Haridwar
* Udham Singh Nagar

West Bengal|

* Bardhaman
* Birbhum
* Cooch Behar
* Dakshin Dinajpur
* Howrah
* Kolkata
* Maldah
* Murshidabad
* Nadia
* North 24 Parganas
* South 24 Parganas
* Uttar Dinajpur

Source: "List of 90 Minority Concentration Districts" (PDF). www.minorityaffairs.gov.in. Retrieved 2 September 2020.

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