Ukhrul District(
Tangkhul pronunciation:/ˈuːkˌɹəl or ˈuːkˌɹʊl/
is one of the hilly disctrict in the state of
Manipur
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,
India
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. 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. It has a wet summer and cold, dry winter.
Politics
There have been two chief ministers of Manipur from Ukhrul district (Yangmaso Shaiza and
Rishang Keishing), as well as other leaders such as
Rungsung Suisa and
Thuingaleng Muivah. Ukhrul is part of Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, Outer Manipur.
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References
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Ukhrul,
Cities and towns in Ukhrul district