Ukhrul
Ukhrul
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Ukhrul is a town in Ukhrul district in the state of Manipur, India. 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 govern by the 'Church' and the 'Village Heads'.
Geography
Ukhrul is located at 25°07′N 94°22′E / 25.12°N 94.37°E.[1] It has an average elevation of Template:M to ft. It has wet summer and cold and dry winter.
Culture
Ukhrul is dominated by the Tangkhul Nagas. They are very rich in culture.They have their own traditional dance known as 'Pheichak',which is known to have been invented by their forefathers.Woman wears a traditional sarong known as 'Kashan' and the men have their shawl known as 'Howrah'.But with the approaching of the 21st century,the people are more westernize.
Language
The common language is 'Tangkhul'. However there are different kinds of dialect for every village.There are more than 70 dialects estimated be spoken in each and every village.
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Politics
Ukhrul is part of Outer Manipur (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ukhrul
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Manipur. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-07.