Ngainga Explained

Ngainga
Other Name:Ngaimu
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Manipur#India
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Manipur, India
Coordinates:25.1453°N 94.3239°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Manipur
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ukhrul
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:2881
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tangkhul (Meitei)
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:795142
Registration Plate:MN
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Ukhrul
Blank2 Name Sec1:Literacy
Blank2 Info Sec1:92.22%
Blank3 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank3 Info Sec1:Outer Manipur
Blank4 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank4 Info Sec1:Chingai

Ngainga also called Ngaimu is a village located west of Ukhrul in Ukhrul district, Manipur state, India. The village is approximately 17 kilometers from Ukhrul. As per 2011 census,[1] the village has a total of 267 households with 2881 persons of which 964 are male while 917 are female. Of the total population, 323 are in the age group of 0–6 years. The average sex ratio of the village is 1015 female per 1000 male which is higher than the state's average of 930. The literacy rate of the village is 92.22%. Neighbouring villages of Ngainga are Seikhor, Tolloi, Phalee Somdal and Tuinem. Ngainga is the birthplace of Luingamla who was shot dead on 24 January 1986 by Indian army personnel for resisting their attempt to rape her.[2]

Religion

Ngainga is one of the Tangkhul villages that embraced Christianity very early. For this, the villagers got access to western education right from the coming of Christian missionaries to Ukhrul district. Majority of the inhabitants are Christians. As per 2011 census, the literacy rate of the village stood at 92.22% which is higher than the state's average of 76.94%.

People and occupation

The village is home to people of Tangkhul Naga tribe. Agriculture is the primary occupation of the inhabitants. Ngainga is well known in the district for its scenic beauty.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: District census report . Census India . 2015-08-20 .
  2. Web site: A trip to Ngainga . Kangla Online . 2015-08-20 .
  3. Web site: A case study on Ngainga. 2020-06-11. Kalpavriksh.