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| Jessami | |||
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| Coordinates | 25°37′0″N 94°32′0″E / 25.616667°N 94.533333°ECoordinates: 25°37′0″N 94°32′0″E / 25.616667°N 94.533333°E | ||
| Country | India | ||
| State | Manipur | ||
| District(s) | Ukhrul | ||
| Parliamentary constituency | Outer Manipur | ||
| Population | 4,000 | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
| Area • Elevation |
• 1,218 metres (3,996 ft) |
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Jessami is a town in Ukhrul district, Manipur, India. The town is in the extreme north of Manipur State and it shares border with Meluri, a border town of Nagaland State.
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[edit] Geography
It is located at 25°37′0″N 94°32′0″E / 25.616667°N 94.533333°E at an elevation of 1218 m above MSL.[1]
[edit] History
The first battle with the Japanese in Indian soil was fought in Jessami. On March 27, 1944, first battalion of the Assam Regiment fought a fierce battle with the Japanese 31 Division. The Jessami battle was significant as it led to strengthening of defenses at Kohima, which played a major role in turning the tide of the Second World War in favor of the Allied Forces.
[edit] Location
National Highway 150 passes through Jessami.
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