State Focus Manipur District Environment & Climate Geography & Disasters

Bishnupur, once called Lumlangdong, lies 27 kilometres from Imphal and holds Keibul Lamjao National Park

Background

Bishnupur is called the cultural and religious capital of Manipur.
The town was previously known as Lumlangdong and is located 27 kilometres from Imphal, the capital of Manipur.
Bishnupur is also the headquarters of its district, which has Churachandpur district in the west and Thoubal district on the east.
Most of the people residing there are Meities, and the other communities include the Meitei Pangals, the Manipuri Muslims.
The most popular festival celebrated there is the Lai Haroba festival.
The small rivers of the district such as the Thongjaorock, the Nambol and the Khuga flow there, and except Khuga River the others start from the hill west of the Tiddim Road and flow east into Loktak Lake.
Besides the Brow-antlered deer, the fauna in Keibul Lamjao National Park boasts 425 species of animals, made up of 249 vertebrates and 176 invertebrates.

Distance from Imphal: 27 kilometres Earlier name of Bishnupur: Lumlangdong Animal species in Keibul Lamjao National Park: 425 species of animals Vertebrates among them: 249 vertebrates Invertebrates among them: 176 invertebrates

Why it matters for exams: Keibul Lamjao, Loktak Lake and the old name of Bishnupur are frequently asked in state and environment papers.

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13 November 2026 Source: Bishnupur District Administration, Government of Manipur

In plain words

Keibul Lamjao National Park Keibul Lamjao National Park — The park in Bishnupur district known for the Brow-antlered deer.

Loktak Lake Loktak Lake — The lake into which most rivers of the district flow.

Lai Haroba Lai Haroba festival — The most popular festival celebrated in Bishnupur.

Meitei Pangal Meitei Pangals — The Manipuri Muslims, one of the communities of the district.