In the northeastern part of India, the state of Manipur is located, in which the district named Bishnupur is there. The administrative headquarters of the district is located in the town of Bishnupur. Nambol, Moirang and Kumbi are some of the other principal towns of the district. Meiteilon is the main language that is spoken by the people residing in this region. Aimol, which is a Sino-Tibetan language, is another language that is spoken here.  A lesser amount of people, which is around less than 3000 people, speaks this particular language. It is written in Latin Script.

On 25th May, 1983, the district of Bishnupur came into existence. The town of Bishnupur was made the headquarters of the district.  The Imphal West District surrounds the district of Bishnupur on the north and the district of Churachandpur surrounds the southern face of the district, while the eastern frontier is bordered by the districts of Imphal and Thoubal Districts. Bishnupur Sub-Division, Moirang Sub-Division and Nambol Sub-Division are the three sub-divisions in which the district of Bishnupur is trisected for governmental ease and betterment. Bishnupur, Moirang and Nambol were made the headquarters of the Bishnupur Sub-Division, Moirang Sub-Division and Nambol Sub-Division respectively. The district contains SDC Circles. The Bishnupur Sub-Division comprises of Nambol, Oinam and Bishnupur circles. The Moirang Sub-Division comprises of Ningthoukhong, Moirang ang Kumbi circles. According to the census of the year 1991, 91,781 is the population of Bishnupur Sub-Divisions and 88,991 is the population of Moirang Sub-Division. The major part of the inhabitants is formed by the Manipuries. The Tribals and Meitei Pangal makes the rest of the population. For commercial purposes, Biharis and Marwaris reside in this district in fragmented number for temporary periods.

Bishnupur History

The essence of lord Vishnu has been preserved in this very place of Bishunupur by the kings and Brahmins. Drifting of Manu Brahmins to Manipur took place. One of these Brahmins has been summoned by King Kyamba for providing assistance. Thus the customary worship of Vishnu started to take place in Bishnupur. At Bishnupur, a brick temple of Lord Vishnu was constructed by him. Currently, the Ministry of H.R.D, Government of India has given the status of historical monument and thus it has been taken under protection. This temple represents and marks the relics of the old time that has gone by. Pong King has been given a statue by Kyamba, which became a significant mark. A representation of the religious values of the people during that particular time period and the names that had originated from it has been given by this significant statue. Bijoy Govinda, Gopinath, Nityainanda, Madan Mohan, Anuprabhu and Abdeitya are the names. At Bishnupur these have been preserved now. In 1780 AD, the sculpture of Shri Shri Govindagee had been set up. Another aspect of Bishupur worth mentioning is the appealing tale concerning this putting up of the statue, which was popular during King Bheighyachandras rule. A popular belief is that, in his sleep, the king dreamt the arrival of Lord Krishna, who advised him to look for Lords image. Lord Krishnas demand was given an answer, when Govindagees statue was established. Construction of an additional six statues from the exact jackfruit tree was carried out, along the above mentioned statue.

In 1793 AD, in Bishnupurs Vishnu Temple, the statue of Abdeitya was inaugurated. This very temple have been flocked with many a number of pilgrim and saints from the time of the putting up of the statue.