Jiribam | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Jiribam Location in Manipur, India  Jiribam Jiribam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°48′N 93°07′E / 24.80°N 93.12°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Jiribam |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,343 |
| Language(s) | |
| • Official | Meitei (officially called Manipuri)[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | manipur |
Jiribam (Meitei pronunciation:/jee-ree-baam/) is a town governed by a municipal council in the Jiribam district of the state of Manipur, India. It is one of the fastest-growing towns in Manipur.
The town is located on the state's westernmost boundary, adjoining the Cachar district of Assam. It is also known as the western gate of Manipur. Jiribam town is inhabited by the Meiteis, Bengalis, and various other communities.[2]
- ^ "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 47th report (July 2008 to June 2010)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. p. 78. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India".