Moirang

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Moirang is a district situated in the north east of India, 45 km from Imphal, Manipur. The Moirang C.D. Block come into existence on 4 April 1985 with its headquarters at Moirang Khunou about 1.5 km from the Kumbi main road. It has an area of 269 km² with a population of 62,187 (BPL Survey) in 67 villages.

Loktak Lake, the biggest fresh water lake in the North East Indian region and Keibul Lamjao National Park are situated in this district. There are 12 Gram Panchayats in this block.

Archeologically, the town of Moirang is famous for the ancient temple of the pre-Hindu deity, Lord Thangjing. The graceful khamba-thoibi dance also originated here at Moirang.

During World War II, Moirang was the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauz. Colonel Malik of the Indian National Army, (INA) hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on April 14, 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA. The museum here displays some wartime relics and photographs.

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