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Thoubal district | |
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![]() Location in Manipur | |
Coordinates: 24°39′N 93°59′E / 24.650°N 93.983°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Manipur |
Headquarters | Thoubal |
Area | |
• Total | 324 km2 (125 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 286,687 |
• Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
Language(s) | |
• Official | Meitei (officially called Manipuri)[1] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
ISO 3166 code | IN-MN-TH |
Vehicle registration | MN |
Website | thoubal |
Thoubal district (Meitei pronunciation:/ˈθɑʊbɑːl orˈθɑʊbəl/[1]) is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. This district is bounded by Senapati district on the north, Ukhrul and Chandel districts on the east, Churchandpur and Bishnupur districts on the south and Imphal West and Imphal East districts on the west. The district occupies an area of 324 km2. The population as of 2011 is 286,687.[2] Thoubal town is the district headquarters. This district is known for Khongjom, where the last battle of the independence of Manipur was fought in April 1891 against the British army.