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Heingang
Census town
Heingang is located in Manipur
Heingang
Heingang
Location in Manipur, India
Heingang is located in India
Heingang
Heingang
Heingang (India)
Coordinates: 24°50′48″N 93°57′01″E / 24.8467°N 93.9503°E / 24.8467; 93.9503
CountryIndia
StateManipur
DistrictImphal East
SubdivisionPorompat
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
6,115
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
Postal code
795002
Marjing polo statue.

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

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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

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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

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  • Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill), a holy location, is connected to Ibudhou Marjing, the Meitei God of horses and polo.
  • Marjing Polo Complex: The largest polo statue of the world.[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

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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

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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

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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

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According to some local reports, the illegal construction activities in the area have resulted in unchecked trespassing on wetlands and paddy fields.[18]

Education

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "List of Census Towns and Wards". Imphal East District, Government of Manipur. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  2. ^ Himanshu Shekhar (2007). Encyclopaedia of North-East India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 311. ISBN 8178350688.
  3. ^ "DCHB Imphal East Part B – Demographic Profile" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  4. ^ "District Census Handbook – Village and Town Directory (Imphal East)". Imphal East District Administration. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Primary Census Abstract – Census Towns in Porompat Sub‑division". Census of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "List of Census Towns in Porompat". Census of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Town-wise Literacy Rates in Imphal East". Census of India HL-14. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Town Amenities Data for Heingang". Census of India HL-14 – Amenities. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Marjing Polo Complex inaugurated". Northeast Now. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  11. ^ "Ibudhou Marjing Lai Haraopham, Heingang". Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  12. ^ "Cultural Significance of the Lai Haraoba". Sahapedia. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
  13. ^ "Map of Heingang Reserved Forest". Imphal East District Government. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  14. ^ "US museum unveils exhibit on Manipur polo history". The Times of India. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  15. ^ Amalendu Guha (2008). Art and Culture of North-East India. National Book Trust. p. 178.
  16. ^ Bikash Singh (14 April 2024). "Imphal Ring Road project includes Heingang route". The Economic Times. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  17. ^ "Imphal Airport". Airports Authority of India. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  18. ^ "Rampant illegal constructions in paddy fields go unchecked in Heingang area". Imphal Times. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  19. ^ "Heingang H/S (UDISE 14070104903)". Vidyatime. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Heingang P/S, Imphal". ICBSE. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  21. ^ "List of Schools in Imphal East District". District Education Office, Imphal East. Retrieved 15 June 2025.