Imphal is the capital of Manipur and is famous for the Kangla Palace ruins. It was once the royal headquarters for the Kingdom of Manipur. It is sub-divided into Imphal East and Imphal West. The city is governed by the Imphal Municipal Corporation. It lies at an elevation of 786 meters with a population estimated at 268,243 people as of the year 2011. The languages spoken here include Manipuri and English. The Imphal coordinates are 24.8074°N 93.9384°E. Key tourist landmarks here include the Kangla Palace or Fort, the Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple, India Peace Memorial at the Red Hills, the Imphal War Cemetery and the biggest market in Asia run solely by women, namely the Ima Keithel or Mother’s Market.
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Imphal is home to numerous educational institutions including the Nirmalabas High School, Kids Foundation School, Maria Montessori School, St. Joseph’s School... अधिक पढ़ें