Lamka
Lamka (/ˈlɑːmkə/) is an urban area in the Indian state of Manipur. It is located in the Churachandpur District of Manipur.[1][2]
Lamka | |
|---|---|
  Lamka Location in Manipur, India  Lamka Lamka (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24.346°N 93.70°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Churachandpur District |
| Elevation | 824 m (2,703 ft) |
| Language(s) | |
| • Regional | Paite |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795128 795006 |
| Telephone code | 03874 |
| Vehicle registration | MN-02 |
Wards
- Bungmual
- Hiangzou
- Kamdou Veng
- Zenhang Lamka
- Manniang Veng
- Simveng
- Hiangtam Lamka
- Zomi Colony
- Zoveng
- New Lamka
- Tuibuong
- Simveng
- Rengkai
- Sielmat
- Salem Veng
Education
Universities and colleges
- Lamka Medical College
- Sangai International University
- Lamka College
- Rayburn College
- Grace Bible College
Transportation
Air
The nearest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, which is 60 kilometres (37 miles) from Lamka.
The Lengpui Airport in Mizoram is located 375 kilometres (233 miles) southwest of Lamka.
References
- Vualzong, Ginza. "The Story Behind Songpi, Churachandpur and Lamka". www.zogam.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Guite, Paojakhup. "Churachandpur (Lamka) Town: The Unplanned Growth of Urbanisation and its Civic Management Systems - Imphal Times". www.imphaltimes.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
Further reading
- Neihsial, Tualchin (1996). This is Lamka: A Historical Account of the Fastest Growing Town of Manipur Hills. Lamka: Zougam. From Google Books.
External links
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