Manipur

Nestled on a plateau far above the sea level, Manipur is a land of Polo's birth. The martial arts tradition of Manipur is reflected in their indigenous games even today. Surcharged with nature's pristine glory, Manipur lies on a melting pot of culture as one of the world's beauty spots. Rajshree Bhagyachandra created the Ras Lila, the classical dance of Manipur in his enchanting dream by the grace of Lord Krishna. Manipur's mythological concept of creation reveals in her famous folk dances. The place of surpassing attractions include Manipur's superb panorama of evergreen hill ranges, the soil of Khongjom soaked with sacred blood of martyrs, the first battle of Anglo-Manipur war of 1891 at Kangla, the Kohinoor of Manipur- the Loktak lake, natural habitat of Brow-antlered Deer at the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the I.N.A. Memorial at Moirang, the Siroi Lily found only on the Siroi Hills, the symmetrical two Second World War cemeteries, exquisite handloom and handicraft products of world fame, the "Nupi Keithel" - women's market at Khwairamband bazar, the gold-domed Shri Govindajee Temple, the Saheed Minar, the Khonghampat Orchid Yard, the Tharon Cave at Tamenglong, the Khanghui Cave at Ukhrul, the Kangla Park and the Moat surrounding the old historical palace of the Maharajas of ore-British period. Manipur is not only the gateway to the North Eastern region but also a fascinating destination for discerning tourists. Legends say that the discovery of Manipur is the result of the delight the Gods took in dancing. It is this remarkable bid that gives Manipur a unique identity of her own. Blessed with a salubrious climate, famous for its distinctive cultural pattern and its evergreen scenic beauty, extend the tourists a cordial invitation to visit Manipur.

Manipur is a land - locked isolated, hilly state having a geographically distinct identity. It is situated in the eastern most part of Northeastern India. The state is almost rectangular in shape. It covers an area of 22327 sq. km. The climate of the state has distinct winter, warm humid and rainy seasons. Manipur has two important rivers viz. the Imphal river and the Barak river. The Loktak lake of Manipur is the biggest fresh water lake in the NER of India.

►POPULATION:

District-wise Distribution of Population, Growth rate, Density, Sex ratio and Literacy rate of Manipur, (2011 census):

Sources : cesus2011.co.in

►ECONOMY:

Gross State Domestic Product at Current and Constant (2011-12) Prices:

(Rupee in Crores) (As on 28.02.2018)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation

Net State Domestic Product at Current and Constant (2011-12) Prices:

(Rupee in Crores) (As on 28.02.2018)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation

Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current and Constant (2011-12) Prices:

(Rupees) (As on 28.02.2018)

Source: Central Statistical Organisation

►AGRICULTURE:

Land use Classification (Total Cropped Area) of Manipur in 2013-14 to 2015-16:

(Area in '000 hectares)

Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2016-17

District wise Area, Production and Average Yield of Cereal Crops in Manipur, 2015-16:

(Area in '000 hectares, Production: '000 tonnes and Yield rate in kg./hectare)

Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2016-17

►SERICULTURE:

Manipur has 4 (four) varieties of Silk viz., Mulberry, Eri, Muga and Oak Tasar. To provide employment particularly to womenfolk, Manipur Sericulture Project (MSP) was initiated with the assistance of the Government of Japan through Government of India. Under MSP-II, 200ha of land was brought under Silkwork Food Plantation and 20 Kissan Nurseries have been established in 4 valley districts of Manipur during 2014-15. Again, under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Industrial Oak Tasar Seed Production Centre-I at Thumkhonglok Bishnupur and Post Cocoon Tech. Working Units (2 each at Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Bishnupur and 1 each at Churachanpur and Ulkhrul are established during 2015-16. With the help of Central Silk Board, the Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) has been implemented which covered sericulture farmer excluded in the MSP. The production of cocoon during the year 2015-16 is Mulberry - 1066.81, Eri- 460.14 MT, Tasar-128.19 lakh nos. and Muga-40.7 lakh nos.

Year-wise Production of Raw Silk in Manipur, 2011-12 to 2015-16:

(in kgs)

*: in lakh no.

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

Economic Review Manipur 2016-17

►FISHERY:

Fishery division, fish farm and production of fish in Manipur, 2011-12 to 2015-16:

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

Fishery Statistics in Manipur, 2012-13 to 2015-16:

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

►FORESTRY:

Forest Cover in Manipur:

(Area in Sq. km.)

Source: India State of Forest Report 2017

►LIVESTOCK & POULTRY:

Livestock & Poultry Population of Manipur according to Livestock Census, 2007 and 2012:

No (in '000)

Source: Economy survey Manipur 2016-17

Estimated Production of Milk, Egg and Meat in Manipur, 2011-12 to 2015-16:

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

►EDUCATION:

Number of Educational Institution in Manipur, 2010-11 to 2015-16:

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

►TOURISM:

Year-wise Number of Tourist Spots and Tourist, 2011-12 to 2015-16:

Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2010-11 and 2016-17

►INDUSTRY:

MSME with Udyog Aadhaar Number in Manipur, 2015-16:

Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2016-17

Number of Registered Factories by Class of Industries in Manipur, 2014 to 2016:

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

►ROADWAYS:

District wise Length of Road in Manipur as on March, 2017:

(in kms)

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

Economic Survey Manipur 2016-17

►POWER & ELECTRICITY:

Power Scenario of Manipur, 2011-12 to 2016-17:

*: An on 31st January 2016 (MSPDCL)

Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2015-16 and 2016-17

Electricity generated and consumed in Manipur, 2009-10 to 2015-16:

(Million KWH)

*: MU (Mega Unit)

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

Consumption of Electricity by Users in Manipur

(Million KWH)

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

►HEALTH:

Number of Hospitals/Dispensaries and Beds available in Manipur, 2011-12 to 2015-16:

# excluding RIMS - Not Available

Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2016-17

District wise Number of Beds in the State Govt. Health Institution in Manipur, 2015-16:

(in nos.)

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

►POSTAL:

Statistics on Postal Institution and its activities in Manipur, 2013-14 to 2015-16:

Source: Statistical Handbook Manipur 2017

►BANKING:

Bank-wise and population Group-wise Number of Functioning Offices of Commercial Banks, 2016 and 2017:

(As on December)

Source: Reserve Bank of India