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Ukhrul District began as a Sub-Division in 1919 and gave up Kamjong District

Background

Ukhrul District lies in the north of the Manipur State and is a hill district of the state.
The district is home of the Tangkhul people, and Tangkhuls are the dominant tribe there, with another tribe like Kuki also included in very low number.
The British Raj first marked the area out as a Sub-Division in 1919, and in November 1969 it became a full-fledged district named Manipur East District.
Tengnoupal District, now called Chandel District, was carved out from it on 15th July, 1983, and the title then changed to Ukhrul District.
Kamjong District was carved out from the district area on 8th December 2016.
Myanmar lies to the East, Nagaland State to the North, and Kangpokpi and Senapati Districts to the West.
Khayang peak, at 3114 m, is the highest in the region, but the peak that is more popularly known is the Shirui Kashung Peak, at 2,835 m.

First marked as a Sub-Division: 1919 Kamjong District carved out: 8th December 2016 Highest peak in the region: 3114 m Shirui Kashung Peak: 2,835 m District HQ distance from Imphal on NH 150: 84 Km

Why it matters for exams: District formation dates, the tribes of a hill district and its highest peaks are standard state geography questions.

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

In plain words

Tangkhul Tangkhul people — The dominant tribe of Ukhrul District.

Shirui Kashung Peak Shirui Kashung Peak — The more popularly known peak of the district, at 2,835 m.

Kamjong District Kamjong District of Manipur — Carved out of Ukhrul District on 8th December 2016.

Manipur East District Former name of Ukhrul District — The name the district carried from 1969 until 1983.