List of districts in Manipur facts for kids
Manipur is a beautiful state in India. Just like a big school is divided into different classes, a state like Manipur is divided into smaller areas called districts. These districts help the government manage things better. Manipur has sixteen of these administrative districts.
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How Districts are Managed
Each district in Manipur is like a smaller region that has its own leaders. The main leader of a district is called a District Magistrate or a Deputy Commissioner. Think of them as the principal of a big school, making sure everything runs smoothly. They are part of a special group of officers called the Indian Administrative Service. Many other officials help them with different tasks to serve the people.
To keep everyone safe and maintain peace, there's also a Superintendent of Police in each district. They are like the head of security, making sure laws are followed and people are safe. This officer belongs to the Indian Police Service.
A few years ago, on December 9, 2016, the government of Manipur created 7 new districts. This brought the total number of districts in the state to 16. This was done to make it easier to manage different areas and provide services to people more effectively.
Manipur's Divisions and Districts
Manipur is divided into three main parts, called divisions, to help organize its districts. Each division has a few districts under it.
Inner Manipur Division
This division is centered around the state capital, Imphal. It includes five districts:
- Bishnupur
- Imphal West
- Imphal East
- Thoubal
- Kakching
North Manipur Division
This division is located in the northern part of the state, with its main center in Ukhrul. It also has five districts:
- Tamenglong
- Kangpokpi
- Senapati
- Ukhrul
- Kamjong
South Manipur Division
This division covers the southern areas of Manipur, with Churachandpur as its main hub. It has six districts:
- Jiribam
- Noney
- Pherzawl
- Churachandpur
- Chandel
- Tengnoupal
The Sixteen Districts of Manipur
Here are the sixteen districts that make up the state of Manipur, along with their main towns or headquarters:
- Bishnupur District (Headquarters: Bishnupur)
- Thoubal District (Headquarters: Thoubal)
- Imphal East (Headquarters: Porompat)
- Imphal West (Headquarters: Lamphelpat)
- Senapati District (Headquarters: Senapati)
- Ukhrul District (Headquarters: Ukhrul)
- Chandel District (Headquarters: Chandel)
- Churachandpur district (Headquarters: Churachandpur)
- Tamenglong District (Headquarters: Tamenglong)
- Jiribam District (Headquarters: Jiribam)
- Kangpokpi District (Headquarters: Kangpokpi)
- Kakching district (Headquarters: Kakching)
- Tengnoupal District (Headquarters: Tengnoupal)
- Kamjong District (Headquarters: Kamjong)
- Noney District (Headquarters: Noney)
- Pherzawl District (Headquarters: Pherzawl)
