Nambol
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| Coordinates: 24°43′N 93°50′E / 24.71°N 93.84°ECoordinates: 24°43′N 93°50′E / 24.71°N 93.84°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Manipur |
| District | Bishnupur district |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,117 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 795134 |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | manipur |
Nambol is a city and a municipal council in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of Manipur. Nambol is one of the educational hubs of Bishnupur district as well as of Manipur. Its market, known as Nambol Bazaar is the second most busiest market, after Khwairamband Bazaar( also known as 'IMA market' ) in Manipur.
Nambol is located at 24°43′N 93°50′E / 24.71°N 93.84°E. The Nambol tehsil comprises Nambol Awang Leikai, Nambol Makha Leikai, Kongkham, Phoijing, Laitonjam, Leimapokpam, Khathong, Naorem, Sabal Leikai, Mongjing, Khajiri, Utlou, Thangtek, Ishok, Kabowakching, Leimaram, Maibam, Potsangbam, Langpok, Lourembam, Thiyam, Khabi etc.
Farming, Fishery and Agriculture are the main livelihood of the people of Nambol. Women are mainly engaged in weaving, and other handloom related works. Nambol market is dominantly run by the female group.
As of 2001[update] India census, Nambol had a population of 18,117. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nambol has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Nambol, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The most popular festival is the Lai-Haraoba which is celebrated on top of the Khoriphaba Hill (Which was also world war-II based camp spot for the British Army). Other popular Lai Haraoba are Ibudhou Loyalakpa- Kongkham; Chaningleima- Phoijing & Gan-ngai festival is celebrated by Kabui community who are residing at various places among the meiteis.
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