Heingang
Heingang | |
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Census town | |
  Heingang Location in Manipur, India  Heingang Heingang (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°50′48″N 93°57′01″E / 24.8467°N 93.9503°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Imphal East |
| Subdivision | Porompat |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 6,115 |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Heingang is a town located in the Porompat division of Imphal East district in Manipur. Heingang's cultural and religious significance is well-known in the Meitei religion. It is also well-known for being connected to traditional sports including Sagol Kangjei, the predecessor to modern polo.[1][2]
Demographics
[edit]According to the District Census 2011 Book for Imphal East:[3][4][5]
- There are 6115 people living in Heingang in total[6]
- Sex ratio: 1,010 females per 1,000 males[6]
- Children (0–6 years): 726 (11.9%); child sex ratio: 936[6]
- Literacy rate: 84.93%[7]
- There are about 1,320 houses with access to essential civic services, like roads, water, and electricity[8]
Administration and politics
[edit]Heingang is a part of the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency and is a component of the Heingang Assembly constituency (Constituency No. 2)..[9]
Culture and landmarks
[edit]- Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill), a holy location, is connected to Ibudhou Marjing, the Meitei God of horses and polo.
- Marjing Polo Complex: World's largest polo statue.[10]
- Ibudhou Marjing Lai Haraopham: The deity's shrine and cultural museum[11]
- The Lai Haraoba Festival is a yearly tradition that honours the religious and cultural significance of the local deities.[12]
Geography
[edit]Heingang is surrounded by hills, paddy fields, and wooded areas and is roughly 4 km from the northeastern side of Imphal. One designated conservation area is the Heingang Reserved Forest.[13]
Economy
[edit]The majority of the local economy is based on agriculture, particularly rice farming. The region is also well-known for its traditional handicrafts, such as the production of polo saddles and equipment.[14][15]
Transport
[edit]Heingang is roughly 6 km from Imphal via the Imphal Ring Road project and has good access to local roads.[16] There are both private and state-operated taxis, autorickshaws, and buses in the area. Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, which is about 10 km away, is the closest airport.[17]
Environmental issues
[edit]According to some local reports, the illegal construction activities in the area have resulted in unchecked trespassing on wetlands and paddy fields.[18]
Education
[edit]- Heingang Higher Secondary School[19]
- Heingang Primary School[20]
- Additional private and public educational institutions offer services up to the senior secondary level.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "List of Census Towns and Wards". Imphal East District, Government of Manipur. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Himanshu Shekhar (2007). Encyclopaedia of North-East India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 311. ISBN 8178350688.
- ^ "DCHB Imphal East Part B – Demographic Profile" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "District Census Handbook – Village and Town Directory (Imphal East)". Imphal East District Administration. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Primary Census Abstract – Census Towns in Porompat Sub‑division". Census of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "List of Census Towns in Porompat". Census of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Town-wise Literacy Rates in Imphal East". Census of India HL-14. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Town Amenities Data for Heingang". Census of India HL-14 – Amenities. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Marjing Polo Complex inaugurated". Northeast Now. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Ibudhou Marjing Lai Haraopham, Heingang". Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Cultural Significance of the Lai Haraoba". Sahapedia. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Map of Heingang Reserved Forest". Imphal East District Government. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "US museum unveils exhibit on Manipur polo history". The Times of India. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ Amalendu Guha (2008). Art and Culture of North-East India. National Book Trust. p. 178.
- ^ Bikash Singh (14 April 2024). "Imphal Ring Road project includes Heingang route". The Economic Times. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Imphal Airport". Airports Authority of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Rampant illegal constructions in paddy fields go unchecked in Heingang area". Imphal Times. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Heingang H/S (UDISE 14070104903)". Vidyatime. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Heingang P/S, Imphal". ICBSE. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "List of Schools in Imphal East District". District Education Office, Imphal East. Retrieved 15 June 2025.