Thoubal Pincodes

Thoubal, located in the Thoubal district of the Indian state of Manipur, serves as both a town and a municipal council comprising 18 wards. As the district’s headquarters, it derives its name from ‘Athouba,’ signifying brave and courageous individuals, a reflection of its local population. Among the larger towns in Manipur, Thoubal boasts a serene environment with abundant lakes, rivers, lush paddy fields, and gardens. Additionally, it holds strategic significance as the Trans-Asian highway (AH1) traverses through, acting as a gateway to South-East Asia. Thoubal enjoys excellent connectivity to neighboring areas such as Imphal, Kakching, Moreh, and Yairipok.

History

In May 1983, the establishment of this district marked its inception when the Thoubal sub-division, previously part of the former Manipur Central District (later known as Imphal district), was reallocated to form a distinct administrative region. Subsequently, in November 1983, Thoubal district underwent a division into two separate sub-divisions, namely Thoubal and Kakching, encompassing Kakching and Waikhong Tahsils. Currently, Thoubal district consists of three sub-divisions: Thoubal, Lilong, and Kakching, each contributing to the administrative and territorial makeup of the district.

Demography

As per the 2011 census, Thoubal district in India had a population of 422,168, akin to the nation of Malta, ranking 555th out of 640 districts. The district boasted a population density of 818 individuals per square kilometer (2,120/sq mi) and experienced a 15.48% population growth from 2001 to 2011. Thoubal exhibited a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1000 males, with a literacy rate of 76.66%. Following the separation of Kakching district, the remaining Thoubal district had a population of 286,687, with a sex ratio of 1002 females per 1000 males. Approximately 35.82% of the population resided in urban areas, and Manipuri was the predominant language, spoken by 99.35% of the populace. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constituted 0.43% and 0.23% of the population, respectively.

Geography

The district encompasses the majority of the eastern portion of the Manipur Valley, forming an irregular triangular shape oriented with its base to the north. Its geographic coordinates range between 23° 45′ – 24° 45′ North latitudes and 93° 45′ – 94° 15′ East longitudes, placing it in the hilly terrain of northeastern India. The district’s average elevation stands at approximately 790 meters above sea level, characterized by a landscape adorned with a scattering of low-lying hillocks and hills. Among these natural features, Punam Hill stands out, boasting an elevation of 1009 meters above sea level, contributing to the district’s unique topography.

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