Ukhrul

UKHRUL DISTRICT

Most of the parts of Ukhrul district is hilly.

The total area of Ukhrul district is 4544 sq.km.

UKHRUL TOWN: SPECIALITY

The headquarters of Thoubal district is Ukhrul town.

Ukhrul town is the highest hill station in Manipur. Ukhrul town is 83 km from the capital of the state, Imphal.

UKHRUL TOWN: CONNECTIVITY

Ukhrul town is well connected with the state capital, Imphal, and the other parts of the district. National Highway No.150 is the lifeline.

It takes about three hours to reach Ukhrul town from Imphal.

KHRUL DISTRICT: CONNECTION CODES

The STD Code of Ukhrul district is 03870.

The postal Code of Ukhrul district is 795142.

UKHRUL DISTRICT: CLIMATE

Ukhrul district experiences an average annual rainfall of 1,763.7 mm.

The average temperature of Ukhrul district fluctuates between a maximum of 33°C and a minimum of 3°C.

UKHRUL DISTRICT: ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS

Ukhrul district is divided into five administrative sub-divisions.

There are 230 villages in Ukhrul district.

UKHRUL DISTRICT: LOCATION

The Ukhrul district is located between 94°E - 94° 47'E longitude and 24°N - 25° 41'N latitude.

Ukhrul district is located at an altitude of 913 m - 3114m above the sea level.

The highest point of Ukhrul district the Khayang peak. It is 3114 above the sea level.

UKHRUL DISTRICT: BORDERS & BOUNDARIES

Ukhrul district shares a common international border with Myanmar on its eastern side.

Ukhrul district has common boundaries with four districts of Manipur on two other sides.

For instance, on the western side of Ukhrul district are the Manipur districts of Senapati and Imphal East; and on its southern side is Chandel district.

On the northern side of Ukhrul district is the Indian state of Nagaland.

UKHRUL DISTRICT: POPULATION PATTERN

The density of population of Ukhrul district is 24 per sq. km.

The total population in Ukhrul district is 1, 09,275 according to the 1991 Census.

Of the population, 51,278 are females while the male population is 56,997.

The literacy rate is 62.54%.

UKHRUL DISTRICT: THE COMMUNITIES

The majority of the people of Ukhrul district are the Tangkhul Nagas.

A significant aspect of the Tangkhul Nagas is that most of them are fair complexioned with Mongolian facial features.

There are also people of the Mizo or Kuki communities besides non-tribals and Nepalis.
 
UKHRUL DISTRICT: TOURIST DESTINATION SPOTS

The primary natural tourist destination spots are the Shirui Kashung (Shiroi Peak), and the floral garden of Shirui Lily, the Dilily Waterfall near Khayang Phungtha, the Hundung Mangva Cave, Khankhui Cave, Azoa Jenephiu Magi Lake near Kachouphung, the Khayang Peak, Chingjui Matza, the Phangrei picnic spot, besides the saline springs at Luireishimphung, Kalhang, Maramphung,  Marem, Rajai Kl and Kn.

The other popular tourist destination spots the Cold Water Fishery Project near Zero Point at Phangrei in Shirui, MATA Industrial Complex at Lungpha,  the Nillai Tea Estate en route to Tolloi, and the Longpi Pottery at Longpi.

THE KHANGKHUI CAVE

The Khangkhui Cave has a historical importance in Manipur. During World War-II, the villagers sought shelter inside it.

Khangkhui is a natural limestone cave.

The inside of Khangkhui Cave has been extensively mapped.

The common belief is that the Devil King lives inside the sprawling hall. It is named the ‘Durbar Hall’.

Towards its north is the Devil King’s bedroom.
 
KHAYANG PEAK & SHIRUI KASHUNG PEAK

There are two beautiful peaks in this region. These are the Khayang Peak and the Shirui Kashung Peak.

Both the peaks are ideal for trekkers. The panoramic views from atop the peaks is enchanting and breathtaking.

The Khayang Peak is 3114 meters above the sea level. The Khayang Peak is the highest point in the area.

The Shirui Kashung Peak is 2,835 meters above the sea level.

Shirui Kashung is also known as the Shiroi Peak. The Shiroi Peak  and the floral garden of Shirui Lily are the habitats of the exotic and endangered mystic flower – Shiroy Lily.