Jiribam
| Jiribam | |
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 Jiribam
 Jiribam
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| Coordinates: 24°48′N 93°07′E / 24.80°N 93.12°ECoordinates: 24°48′N 93°07′E / 24.80°N 93.12°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Manipur |
| District | Jiribam |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 43,838 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | manipur |
Jiribam is a town and a municipal council in Jiribam district in the Indian state of Manipur. The town is located on the westernmost boundary of the State, adjoining Cachar district of Assam. It is also known as the western gate of Manipur. Jiribam is inhabited by various communities such as tribes belonging to various communities such as Meiteis, Meitei-Pangan, Bengali-Muslims, Bengali- Hindus, Nagas, Kukis, Thadou, Kabui, Tangkhul, Hmar, Vishnupriya, Nepali etc. inhabit the area of which the Meitei dominates. It is one of the fastest growing town in Manipur.
History of Jiribam: The history of Jiribam mainly begins with the colonial rule. A number of tribes and people of other religions began to migrate to the river side area in the beginning of the 19th century. The Jiri River was very famous during this era and Jiribam was a major trade centre. The entire area was then ruled by Maharaja Churachand from 1891 - 1941, who was then a minor. In the year 1907, the Manipur State Durbar was established to assist the Maharaja in the administration of the area. His son, Maharaja Budhachandra Singh ruled the area from 1941 - 1955 AD. In 1940, Jiribam became a Mauzar and the office of the Mauzardar of Jiribam was converted into S.D.C. office in 1950. Post-independence, an agreement was signedbetween the Government of India and the Maharaja of Manipur on 2 September 1949 and Manipur was merged with Indian Union on 15 October 1949. Manipur become one of the union Territories under the union Territories Act, 1956. Imphal city was declared as the capital city. In 70th years first time In Manipur Jiribam.One Candidate belong from Jiribam Minority cummnity win 2017 Election In 70years He brack the history of Jiribam along as Manipur after his win.His Name is Ashab uddin son of Turfan Ali retired headmaster of Sonapur Primary School.His Mother Name Is (Late)Mazarin Bibi also a teacher of Sonapur Primary School.They weare original belong from Jiribam scince 1906 AD.
Jiribam is located at 24°48′N 93°07′E / 24.80°N 93.12°E.
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