Thoubal

This article is about the municipality in Manipur, India. For its namesake district, see Thoubal district.
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Thoubal
Town
Thoubal is located in Manipur
Thoubal
Thoubal
Location in Manipur, India
Thoubal is located in India
Thoubal
Thoubal
Thoubal (India)
Coordinates: 24°38′N 94°01′E / 24.63°N 94.02°E / 24.63; 94.02
Country India
StateManipur
DistrictThoubal district
Elevation
765 m (2,510 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total45,947
Language(s)
 • OfficialMeitei (officially called Manipuri)[2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
795138
Telephone code03848
Vehicle registrationMN04
Websitemanipur.gov.in

Thoubal is a town and municipal council with 18 wards, serving as the district headquarters in Thoubal district, in the Indian state of Manipur. The name 'Thoubal' derives from 'Athouba,' meaning brave people, symbolizing the courageous residents of the district. It is one of the larger towns in Manipur, known for its idyllic setting, featuring numerous lakes, rivers, paddy fields, and gardens. Thoubal is also a gateway to Southeast Asia, with the Trans-Asian Highway (AH1) passing through it, and is well-connected to Imphal, Kakching, Moreh, and Yairipok.

Key attractions in Thoubal include the Chinga Lairembi Temple, Tomjing Ching, Panthoibi Temple, Thoubal Bazaar, Thangjing Ching (offering a bird's-eye view of the lake), and Khangabok Menjor Garden. Major shopping centers include Thoubal Keithel, Ningombam Luxmi Bazaar (known for Tharoi Kanghou), Athokpam Bazaar, and Babu Bazaar. The town has two government colleges, Thoubal College and Waikhom Mani Girls College. Notable schools include Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School, K M Blooming Higher Secondary School, The Somorendra Sana Royal Higher Secondary School, Vision Creative School of Science, The Fancier Abhiram Higher Secondary School, Evergreen Flower School, Step Foundation, Ananda Purna High School, Ruda Academy, Paradise English School, MS Global Academy, New Era Higher Secondary School, Peace and Freedom Academy (PAFA), Advance Kid Care, and The Tangjeng Ningthou Flowers School.

A new district hospital provides healthcare services to the general population, supplemented by facilities like Kshetri Sanglen and Rapha Hospital. Thoubal is notable for having the first and only subway in Manipur, located near 'Bokajan,' where various brands of spirits are available. The town has seen the emergence of many industrial and commercial startups. Thoubal hosted the Singju Festival in 2017 at Khangabok Menjor Garden and the 37th Junior National Kho Kho Championship, under the aegis of the Kho Kho Federation of India, at Basu Ground, Khangabok, from March 26–30, 2018.

  • newly constructed market of Thoubal town
    newly constructed market of Thoubal town
  1. ^ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=278751 [dead link]
  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.