Ukhrul

Ukhrul (Tangkhul pronunciation:/ˈuːkˌɹəl or ˈuːkˌɹʊl/ is the headquarters of Ukhrul district, one of the hilly district in the state of Manipur, India. Ukhrul is the home of the Tangkhul Nagas. It is the administrative headquarter of the Ukhrul district. There are also four sub-divisions in the district for administering the villages in and around it. The villages, however, are governed by the 'village heads'. It is also famous for the Shirui Lily.

Geography

Ukhrul is located at. It has an average elevation of above sea level. The district experiences its rainy season from May to early October, while winters are generally cold and dry. The highest peak, Shirui Kaphung, rises to an elevation of 2,835 metres above mean sea level and is widely renowned for the endemic Shirui Kashong Timrawon. The town of Ukhrul, the most populated settlement in the district, lies at an elevation of 2,020 metres. Owing to the ophiolitic terrain, several major rivers originate from the crevices and slopes of Shirui Kaphung, forming vital hydrological networks that sustain the surrounding landscapes and settlements.

Politics

There have been two chief ministers of Manipur from Ukhrul district, as well as other leaders such as Rungsung Suisa and Thuingaleng Muivah. Ukhrul is part of Outer Manipur.