Tungjoy Explained

Tungjoy
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Manipur#India
Coordinates:25.484°N 94.236°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name1:Manipur
Subdivision Name2:Senapati
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:5988
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:795104 [1]

Tungjoy is a village in Senapati district, Manipur, India.[2] [3] [4] It is one of the largest villages of the Poumai tribe.

In January 2020, a campaign was launched for an Indian Reserve Battalion post to be built in the village, pending construction of the village's police station.[5]

In May 2020, people of the village built 80 huts for use in quarantine of people from the surrounding areas, during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[6] [7] [8]

Economy

Paddy rice, cabbages, potatoes, maize, and cereals are some of the economic crops of the village. Cabbage farming is the main source of income. Rice is the staple food. Cattle, buffalo, and pigs are the main animals reared in the village. Poultry and fish are common as well.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tungjoy Pin Code | Postal Code (Zip Code) of Tungjoy, Senapati, Manipur, India. www.indiatvnews.com.
  2. Web site: Tungjoy re visited By Moirangthem LakshmiKumar. e-pao.net.
  3. Web site: Covid-19: Manipur village builds 80 huts with to quarantine returnees. 13 May 2020. Hindustan Times.
  4. Web site: A beautiful Landscape of Tungjoy village in Senapati District :: First week of January 2020 ~ Pictures from Manipur. e-pao.net.
  5. Web site: Tungjoy yearns for IRB post. www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  6. Web site: Tungjoy villagers build model quarantine huts. www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  7. Web site: Manipur Village Builds Over 80 Bamboo Quarantine Huts For Migrants Returning To The State. Gizel. Menezes. 15 May 2020.
  8. Web site: Manipur villages’ set up model quarantine centres for returnees. Vangamla Salle K.. S. 13 May 2020. EastMojo.