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Ningthoukhong
Nestled in the Bishnupur district of Manipur state of India, Ningthoukhong town has got a total population of 10446.

The vast continent of India houses towns and cities that have flourished here by leaps and bounds. The state of Manipur also is not an exception. One such significant place is Ningthoukhong. It is an example of a town, which has its location in the district of Bishnupur. A municipal Council with fourteen wards has been set up for supervising its administration.

For acquiring knowledge about a town`s identifiable features first it is essential for any person to collect enough information that is related to Ningthoukhong`s demography. In this matter the Census report that has been issued forth in the year 2001 deserves due mentioning. As per this report, Ningthoukhong has shown a total population counting of 10,446. Interestingly, in Ningthoukhong both male and female residents are in equal proportion. Thus male populace constitutes 50 %, while the population of females also is the same. In Ningthoukhong, children who are below six years of age constitute 14 % of the population.

Since literacy condition indicates how much growth and development has occurred in a place, it can be derived that progress also has taken place in Ningthoukhong as well. This fact can be cited on the basis of the fact that average literacy rate of Ningthoukhong constitutes 67 %, which is even higher than 59.5 %, India`s average literacy rate. A gap exists between male and female literacy rates. The inclination of males towards education is evident from its high literacy rate, which comprises of 75 %. Female literacy is as low as 58 %. Economy of Ningthoukhong also is quite significant. In comparison to various other places of the state per capita income of the people is quite high.

In Ningthoukhong pious residents revere in great awe various local gods and goddesses of Manipur state. Ibudhou Thangnarel, Ibudhou Oknarel, and Ibudhou Panganba deserve mentioning. One also find temples of these three deities in the town. Gopinath Mandir and Radha Mandhop are the names of some temples of Hindus, which are located in Ningthoukhong.

To facilitate accessibility, this Ningthoukhong town is well connected with other places. Silchar Railway Station lying 180 km from Imphal, serves the needs of the people.

(Last Updated on : 16/01/2010)
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