Imphal (Meitei: [im.pʰal];[1] English: UK: /ˈɪmfəl/,[2] US: /ˈɪmpˌhʌl/)[3] is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur.

[4] Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

[5] Being a mega commercial hub, Imphal is known for its weaving, brass-ware, bronze-ware, and other cottage industries.

It has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa)[14] with cool, dry winters and a slightly hot monsoon season.

The city receives about 1,381 mm (54.4 in) of rain, with June and July being the wettest months.

Christianity is the third-largest religion, practised mainly by the hill tribes in Imphal.

At the time of the 2011 census, 82.80% of the population spoke Manipuri, 3.65% Kabui, 2.20% Hindi, 1.39% Thadou, 1.31% Tangkhul, 1.18% Nepali, 1.11% Bengali, 1.10% Bhojpuri and 1.00% Kuki as their first language.

[22] The Town Fund Board continued after Independence and merger with India in 1949 and it was not headed by the Chief Secretary of Manipur Administration.

[23] Initially, the Municipal Board was established only to administer the areas in Imphal under the British Reserve, covering 3.10 km2 (1.20 sq mi) and 2,862 inhabitants.

[28] The present mayor of Imphal Municipal Corporation is Laisangbam Lokeshwar and was elected to the position in 2017.

[31] Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited is responsible for electricity supply in the city.

[32] Public Health and Engineering Department of the Manipur Government looks after both water supply, and sewage and drainage in Imphal.

[33] Roads in the city are developed and maintained by the state Public Works Department.

[38] Bihu Loukon is an ancient star-shaped fort made of mud situated in Maklang, Imphal West District.

[39] Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple is religious site important to both the local religion, Sanamahism, and to Hinduism.

[40] India Peace Memorial at the Red Hills is located 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Imphal.

[46][47] Nupi Lal Memorial Complex is a tribute to the courageous Manipuri women, who sacrificed their lives fighting for justice against the British on 12 December 1939.

[48] Imphal is connected by the National Highway to major cities like Guwahati, Kohima, Agartala, Shillong, Dimapur, Aizawl, and Silchar.

In October 2012, India's Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved an extension of the Jiribam–Silchar railway to Imphal.

Polo has its origins in Manipur, India, where a traditional version called Sagol Kangjei was played centuries ago.

British colonial officers in the 19th century adapted and popularised the game, leading to the modern version of polo that is played worldwide today.