The state of Manipur, India, consists of nine districts, out of which one is the district of Thoubal. The northern frontier of the district is surrounded by the district of Senapati, the eastern frontier of the district is surrounded by the districts of Ukhrul and Chandel, the southern frontier of the district is shared by the districts of Churchandpur and Bishnupur and the western frontier of the district is shared by the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East. The administrative headquarters of the district is located in the town of Thoubal. Khongjom is a famous site situated in the district. Here, a battle was fought between the Manipuris and the British armed forces, for Manipurs independence in the year 1891, in the month of April.

A larger portion of Manipur Valleys eastern part is covered by the district of Thoubal. An asymmetrical and a triangle shaped region, is formed by the valley; towards the north direction, the base of the valley lies. The northern frontier of the district is surrounded by the district of Imphal, the eastern frontier of the district is surrounded by the districts of Ukhrul and Chandel, the southern frontier of the district is shared by the districts of Churachandpur and Chandel and the western frontier of the district is shared by the districts of Imphal and Bishnupur. This district is on the same level as the remaining portions of the Manipur Valley. 790 meters above the sea level is the average elevation of the place. Being a section of the valley of Manipur, the terrain of the district does not only contain plain lands. The landscape is marked by numerous meandering rivers and many a number of lakes. Numerous legends and mythical tales such as the story containing romance of Khamba-Thoibi having incidents of fishing and other occurrences, are closely linked with these lakes present in the district. If truth be told, the district contains all the major lakes of the state of Manipur, excluding the lake of Loktak.

Many a number of destructive and outrageous wars have been witnessed by this district in its recent history; however very less amount of its old history is known. Myanmar can be reached through Moreh and Tammu, with the help of an international road route, which stretches through the district. The military services of Manipur and Burma used to carry out many a number of military missions and counter-missions via this route before the time of Indian Independence; afterwards the same missions were carried out by the British Government. Khongjom is a famous site situated in the district. Here, the final battle was fought between the Manipuris and the British armed forces, for Manipurs independence in the year 1891, in the month of April. The battle from the Manipurs side was fought by a small number of people and with poor arms and ammunitions against the high and mighty British Empire. The death of Major Paona Brajabashi and other took place in the battle it was their destiny not just a mockery. The admirable and praiseworthy feat of a tremendous sacrifice for his motherland was done by him. His sacrifice is represented and signified by this battle. He went into the battle with acknowledging the fact that only defeat would come out of the battle, nothing else.

Thoubal History

Under the Act of Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act 1960, Manipurs Government issued a notification stating the construction of the district of Thoubal in the month of May in 1983. According to the notification, all the administrative divisions of the Thoubal Sub-Division, which was previously a part of the Manipur Central District, were relocated; this gave way to the construction of the district of Thoubal. Thoubal was made the administrative headquarters. Thoubal and Kakching Sub-divisions are the two sub-divisions in which the district of Thoubal was afterwards divided into, in the month of November in 1983. The Kakching and Waikhong Tahsils along with all the villages were included in the Thoubal and Kakching Sub-Divisions. Kakching was made the administrative headquarters of the Kakching sub-division.

Each sub-division includes a total of two community improvement blocks in the district. Each blocks own sub-divisional regions overlap, which excludes the legally reported urban section. Lilong, Thoubal,Yairipok, Shikhong Sekmai, Wangjing, Heirok, Kakching, Kakching Khunou and Sugnu and a section of Samurou are the major towns of the Thoubal District. A large section of the town of Samurou is situated in the district of Imphal. The Municipalities are Thoubal and Kakching.

Thoubal Climate

A reasonable climate and a bountiful of extensive precipitation prevail in the district. The month of June sees the beginning of the rainy season, which goes up to the month of September; however till the month of October occurrence of sporadic rainfall occurs. From the month of December to February, the cold season stays in the district. The northeast monsoon causes not so intense precipitation, in the cold season. 4 degree Celsius to 6 degree Celsius is the range of the standard minimum temperature in the winter months; in some days the mercury level goes below the 0 degree Celsius mark too. The summer months are the months of April and May. During this time, 32 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius remains the temperature range for the maximum temperature. Very rarely the maximum temperature level does not go above the 37 degree Celsius mercury level. These months witness the occurrence of thunderstorm sometimes. In the time phase between 1983 and 1989, 1318.39 mm was the standard yearly precipitation.

Thoubal Tourism

The places of tourist interest in Thoubal are mentioned below:-
Khongjom
Sugnu
Waithou
Kakching
Thoubal
Pallel