Samurou is a town and a Municipal Council in Imphal West district in the Indian state of Manipur.

From the ancient times Samurou has been a noted place in the history of Kangleipak(Manipur).

This proverb came into existence when Ibudhou Pakhangba (the first king of Manipur), who is also one of the gods, decided to safeguard Samurou.

Samurou is the birthplace of the famous Manipuri poet Hijam Angahal.

Hijam Angahal wrote the famous epic of Manipur "Khamba Thoibi Seireng", and Ebemma(drama), Thambal(allegory) etc.