Mayang Imphal is a `panchayat town` situated in Imphal West district of the northeastern state of Manipur. The neighbouring towns are Wabagai at a distance of 10 kms. Lauiangdong at a distance of 14 kms. Buri Bazar at a distance of 14 kms. Thanga at a distance of 14 kms and Tulihal at a distance of 15 kms. The major access point is the Imphal Airport in the south of Mayang Imphal at a distance of 16 kms. Thoubal - Mayang Imphal Road, which passes through this town, is an important road communication. Situated around the Loktak Lake wetland system, the Thoubal River joins Imphal River at Irong near Mayang Imphal.
It is important to know the demography of the town in order to get an idea about the status of the population inhabiting the town.As per the Indian Census report published in 2001, the population of Mayang Imphal was enumerated to be 20, 536. To be specific, males comprises of 50% of the population and females account for the remaining 50%. In Mayang Imphal, 17% of the population is less than six years of age. The average literacy rate of Mayang Imphal is 56%, which is lower than the national average literacy rate of 59.5%. To be specific, the male literacy rate is 67% and the female literacy rate is 45%. The prime attraction of Mayang Imphal is Myang Imphal Bazar where Manipuri handicrafts and other antique products are sold.
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