About
Thoubal : The district of Thoubal, which occupies the bigger portion
of the eastern half of the Manipur Valley, takes the shape of an irregular and
triangular with its base facing north. It lies between 23° 45' N and 24°45'
N latitude and 93°45' E and 94°15' E longitude. It is bounded on the
north by Imphal district, on the east by Ukhrul and Chandel districts, on the
south by Chandel and Churachandpur districts and on the west by the districts
of Imphal and Bishnupur.
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Fairs & Festivals : The district is
mainly inhabitated by the Meiteis, the majority of whom have professed Hinduism
about 500 years ago and the important fair and festivals observed in the district
are a mixture of Hindu culture and the age--old traditions and local beliefs.
the biggest festival is the Dol Jatra.
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Flora & Fauna : Various types of trees
are found all over the district. But the more commonly found varieties include
Pipal trees. Kabulliua, Khok, Tera, Sileima, Tairen etc. Bamboos and plantain
trees are common everywhere. Various types of fruit-bearing plants also thrive
in the districts.
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Places to See : Khongjom, It is situated
above 10 kms. to the south of Thoubal, the district headquarters ( 32 kms from
Imphal ). It is the place where last war of Manipur's independence was fought
between the Manipuri and the British soldiers. It has got a memorial erected
on a small hillock, Khongjom is well served by the National highway.
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