Let
us today read about the geographical structure of Manipur. In total
the geographical area of Manipur is 22,327 sqkm in area with a population of 28,55,794.. as per the 2011 census the population
density is 127 per sq.m.
Before we discuss the Geographical structure of Manipur, let's know first where is Manipur and why it needs to research the Geographical structure.
Manipur is a state in India that lies in the northeastern part of it. It borders Myanmar and other Indian states like Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland, etc.
The whole geographical structure is divided into Hills and Valley.
This post helps govt recruitment exam candidates to learn about the Geography of Manipur which is frequently asked AS mcq in various govt jobs recruitment exams like MPSC, SO, OS, LDC, etc.
What are the geographical details of Manipur?
The annual rainfall of the state is 1637 .7 mm and the rainy season starts from June to September
Let's now read more about the urban morphology of Imphal, which is located at 24.048 N and 93.057 E latitude and longitude respectively. Imphal City is one of the most beautiful cities in Manipur. It is situated at 790 meters above sea level. And on the national highway No2, at 214 km southeast of Dimapur, and at 101 km northwest of Moreh town of Manipur.
Major river drains in Imphal city are the Nambul, naga, kongba, and Imphal rivers. Around the city area, there are Lamphelpat, porompat, Takyelpat, and Akampat which are low-lying areas.
The natural regions of the state are divided into 3 landforms. The Manipur hills, Manipur valley, and the Barak basin
The mountains are divided into Western hills and the eastern hills IN WHICH THE FORMER COMRISES OF THE KOUBRU LAIMATON, MAKUI LONGBI, KALA NAGA, AND Vengai ranges.
The eastern hills constitute shirui, capital, yamo dong, etc. The highest peak in the state is Mount Essau or Tenipu.
What is the normal temperature in Manipur?
The normal average temperature of Imphal City is 21 degrees Celcius and it changes in Winter from 14 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius in the Monsoon season. You can watch the Manipur weather forecasting reports for 10 days here online.
Summer is hot and wet while winter is cold and dry. Rain is provided by the Bay of Bengal southwest monsoon. However, the winter cold and dry weather condition is an outcome of the anticyclonic control.
Many factors affect the climatic condition of Manipur including the topography, elevation, and cyclones that originate from the Bay of Bengal and the South China Sea. Remember the western disturbances originate in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea.
How Seasons are divided in Manipur?
The seasons in Manipur are mainly categorized into 4 categories and they are as follows
1. Cold season stars from December, Jan, and february
2. Hot dry season: March, April and May
3. The rainy reason: June July August and September
4. The retreating monsoon season
Types of soil found in Manipur
Residual and transported soils. The residual soils are found in hills where as the transported soils are confined to the Imphal valley and the Barak basin.
The soils that are formed by rivers, glaciers, and winds are called transported soils.
Peat soil: formed by vegetable decomposition.
What re the major Minerals resources found in Manipur?
Limestone is found in Uhrul and Chandel districts. Are like Hundung, mata, khangoi , sokpao, lambui, and kasom of the Ukhrul district manipur have limestone deposits.
Location in Chandel where its deposition is located the 32/4 and 32/6 milestones on National Highway 2 Imphal Moreh Road including areas like Pallel, Toupokpi, Chakpikarong, Changjin, etc.
Copper and nickel: Chanel and ukhrul. The deposition contains copper sulfate, chalcopyrite, and chalcocite and is mainly found in Nungou and kongal thana in Ukhrul Districts
Also found at the Kwatha and Ningthi of Chandel dist and Hunie of Ukhrul.
Lignite an dclay : Theya re foud in te kangvai village of turenloo valleyt i Churachandpur.
Chromite: It is the Manipur online which produces chromite in the entire northeast states.
Where is salt found in Manipur?
Ans : Waikhong, Sikhong and chandrakhong, nignel and keithel manbi.
ASBESTOS Deposition found Near Moreh Nepali Basti, Kwatha of Chandel, and also at some parts of the Ukhrul
Energy resources Of Manipur :
As the state lacks the production of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and natural gas, it uses the hydropower projects to generate electricity and supply to households in Manipur vis MSPDCL and MSPCL
As electricity plays a vital role in industry development, commercial sectors, and also in agriculture sectors it is important.
From the exam point of view for MPSC civil service Exam Manipur, UPSC, SSC, Manipur si, ASI, constable, office assistant, and horticulture jobs, This article will be very helpful to exam-appearing candidates in Manipur.
This Year the first hydroelectric power project was set up in Manipur
in 1930 at Leimakhong with a capacity of 156 KW to supply the Royal palace and the bazaar area of Imphal.
However, after the arrival of the Loktak Hydroelectric Power Project in 1984, there has been a huge improvement in the power generation sectors of Manipur.
Do you want to know where you can apply for GRID solar installation? For this, you need to contact the MANIREDA at the North AOC near to Thangmeiband DM College front gate. MANIREDA STANDS for Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency. It has also recently lit a remote village of Henlep subdivision of Churachandpur and one in Bishnupur dist solar lighting system
For home solar lighting you need a solar battery, and solar panel and dont forget to apply for the gridding system, BECAUSE IN GRIDDING YOU CAN SELL EXTRA LEFT ELECTRIC POWER TO DIRECT COMPANY MSPDCL.
Wind energy: Wind energy is one of the top renewable energy sources in Manipur. The scientific phenomenon here is the kinetic energy of the wind is passed through turbines and converted into electrical energy.
Climatic conditions in 2023 after April
The climatic conditions of Manipur worsen due to massive deforestation in hill districts area like Churachandpur, kangpokpi, etc. This resulted in rain scarcity, soil degradation, drought, blowing of hot wind with high temperatures, etc.
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