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'''[http://www.maplandia.com/india/manipur/thoubal/yairipok/ Yairipok]''' is a town<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://time.is/map/Yairipok|title=Picture Center Yairipok|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> of around 9569 people (2011 census<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-manipur.php?cityid=1440502000|title=census 2011|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>) which consists of four main districts namely Imphal East, Thoubal, Senapati and Ukhrul in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Manipur]]. According to a source on Youtube, Yairipok is famous for the Yairipok Thambalnu, which is a well known market<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.uk/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x374922e2195959fb%3A0x1b22ca47e48619f6!2m22!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2!1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPOlyOwWHVsMm8vT3SsWyilUy3WDt94nf5mgrHU%3Dw227-h128-k-no!5sYairipok%20Thambalnu%20-%20Google%20Search&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipPZ2g9fWB7nvR4Z_53Sd9kEobOsAfe1vtGgreTr&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwidhqLCydfaAhWQN8AKHb1EAaoQoioIgQEwDg|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> and may have been written about by Mathurabashimayum Nandakishor Sharma in 1966.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_wORFHDs3-Zik2BoxMEEg|title=Yairipok - Topic|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2018-04-26}}</ref> |
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'''Yairipok''' is a town in [[Thoubal district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Manipur]]. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Yairipok is located at 24° 40' 0" North, 94° 4' 0" East<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maplandia.com/india/manipur/thoubal/yairipok/|title=Yairipok Map {{!}} India Google Satellite Maps|last=Team|first=Maplandia.com|website=www.maplandia.com|language=en|access-date=2018-04-26}}</ref>. It has an average elevation of 845 [[metre]]s (2772 [[foot (length)|feet]]). |
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==Agriculture |
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The most fertile and advanced crop field "Salom Loukon" is located in Yairipok. This agricultural land is famous throughout the state and is well known for its unique quality. Every year, where most parts of the state faces drought or flood, this paddy field stays normal. This is because of the irrigation canal from the Thoubal multipurpose project in the Thoubal river. Fish farms and vegetables are the main outputs. Poirou pat loukon also produces food crops.{{Citation needed|date=April 2018}} |
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==Tourism |
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Yairipok is famous for the [[Yairipok Thambalnu]], a lady who sacrificed her life to save the lives of people from the flood. and an epic based on her life was written about by Mathurabashimayum Nandakishor Sharma in 1966. |
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Kaina: a village which is responsible for the formation of Hinduism in Manipur is the most spectacular holy place in yairipok, the kaina temple is famous because, the idols in the govindaji temple in imphal is made from the jackfruit from this place. This place is located in the south-west of yairipok. |
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=== Temples === |
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Kwarok Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou: |
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Kaina is the village where Hinduism was introduced in Manipur. The Kaina temple is notable because the idols in the govindaji temple in Imphal are made from [[jackfruit]]. |
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| ⚫ | Kwarok Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou is a holy place known for its blessings of lord Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou is the Kwarok Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou.{{Clarify|reason=|date=May 2018}} This place is in Kekru. It is believed that the blessings from the temple have effect. Many visitors go to see it on the top of a hill. Hindu people call it Kwarok Mahadev. They pray on 5th Panchami. |
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The andro development comity celebrates pineapple festival, one of the long and biggest occasions of manipur. Tons{{clarify|How many tons|date=April 2018}} of pineapple is sold here, a hut made of pineapple inspire the tourist and again the tourists were made entertained by the talented people from around manipur and abroad performs here, on the other hand the miss pineapple contest is a must in the different programs of this festival. |
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The Andro community celebrates a pineapple festival, one of Manipur's biggest occasions. A hut made of pineapple draws tourists. The aim of the festival is to promote the pineapple products of Yairipok. |
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| ⚫ | In 2017 came the 13th Annual Sports Festival.<ref>{{Citation|last=Boycha Thiyam|title=YaoShang SpoRt ....YaiRiPok aNgTha.....E.Y.O......2017|date=2017-03-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDYc03hgUcU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/LDYc03hgUcU |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2018-04-26}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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Local dialing code: 3848 |
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Postal code: 795149 |
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Its population reached around 9,569 people as of 2011 census.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.citypopulation.de/php/india-manipur.php?cityid=1440502000|title=census 2011}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Yairipok had a population of 8263. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. The average literacy rate was 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 74%, and female literacy was 54%. 14% of the population was under 6. The population density was 1,196/km² <small>[2011]</small> , growing at 1.48%/year <small>[2001 → 2011].</small> |
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Latest revision as of 18:48, 9 September 2024
Yairipok | |
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Town | |
  Yairipok Location in Manipur, India  Yairipok Yairipok (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°40′N 94°04′E / 24.67°N 94.07°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Thoubal |
| Area | |
| • Land | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 8,263 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | manipur |
Yairipok is a town in Thoubal district in the Indian state of Manipur.
Geography
[edit]The Thoubal river passes through the heart of the town. Yairipok has about 120 towns and villages. Communities such as viz-metei, metei pangal, naga, kuki live there.[citation needed] Tulihal is the most educated area in Yairipok.[citation needed]
Agriculture
[edit]The most fertile and advanced crop field "Salom Loukon" is located in Yairipok. This agricultural land is famous throughout the state and is well known for its unique quality. Every year, where most parts of the state faces drought or flood, this paddy field stays normal. This is because of the irrigation canal from the Thoubal multipurpose project in the Thoubal river. Fish farms and vegetables are the main outputs. Poirou pat loukon also produces food crops.[citation needed]
Tourism
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Yairipok is famous for the Yairipok Thambalnu, a lady who sacrificed her life to save the lives of people from the flood. and an epic based on her life was written about by Mathurabashimayum Nandakishor Sharma in 1966.
Yairipok has many tourist events, including festivals, rituals, harvest, landscapes, people and special events.
Temples
[edit]Kaina is the village where Hinduism was introduced in Manipur. The Kaina temple is notable because the idols in the govindaji temple in Imphal are made from jackfruit.
Kwarok Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou is a holy place known for its blessings of lord Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou is the Kwarok Sarang Laisaba/Nongpok Ningthou.[clarification needed] This place is in Kekru. It is believed that the blessings from the temple have effect. Many visitors go to see it on the top of a hill. Hindu people call it Kwarok Mahadev. They pray on 5th Panchami.
Pineapple Festival
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The Andro community celebrates a pineapple festival, one of Manipur's biggest occasions. A hut made of pineapple draws tourists. The aim of the festival is to promote the pineapple products of Yairipok.
Andro
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Andro is another tourist spot in Manipur. It is known for its ancient museum where tools of human civilization were found.[citation needed]
Leirongthel Pitra
[edit]Leirongthel Pitra is a small nearby village in Thoubal district. Cultivation and seasonal jobs are the main occupations. Recent press reports concern sand mining restrictions.[1]
Sports Festival
[edit]In 2017 came the 13th Annual Sports Festival.[2]
Demographics
[edit]Its population reached around 9,569 people as of 2011 census.[3]
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Yairipok had a population of 8263. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. The average literacy rate was 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 74%, and female literacy was 54%. 14% of the population was under 6. The population density was 1,196/km² [2011] , growing at 1.48%/year [2001 → 2011].
References
[edit]- ^ "Sand Mining Restrictions".
- ^ Boycha Thiyam (16 March 2017), YaoShang SpoRt ....YaiRiPok aNgTha.....E.Y.O......2017, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 26 April 2018
- ^ "census 2011".
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.