Manipur () (Meitei: Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanmar, Sagaing Region to the east and Chin State to the south. The state covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres (8,621 sq mi). Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state, spoken natively by the Meiteis and as a lingua franca by the Nagas, Kukis, Zomis and other smaller communities, who speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages. Manipur has been at the crossroads of Asian economic and cultural exchange for more than 2,500 years. It connects the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia to Southeast Asia, East Asia, Siberia, regions in the Arctic, Micronesia and Polynesia enabling migration of people, cultures and religions.During the days of the British Indian Empire, the Kingdom of Manipur was one of the princely states. Between 1917 and 1939, some people of Manipur pressed the princely rulers for democracy. By the late 1930s, the princely state of Manipur negotiated with the British administration its preference to continue to be part of the Indian Empire, rather than part of Burma, which was being separated from India. These negotiations were cut short with the outbreak of World War II in 1939. On 11 August 1947, Maharaja Budhachandra signed an Instrument of Accession, joining India. Later, on 21 September 1949, he signed a Merger Agreement, merging the kingdom into India, which led to its becoming a Part C State. This merger was later disputed by groups in Manipur, as having been completed without consensus and under duress. The dispute and differing visions for the future has resulted in a 50-year insurgency in the state for independence from India, as well as in repeated episodes of violence among ethnic groups in the state. From 2009 through 2018, the conflict was responsible for the violent deaths of over 1000 people.The Meitei represents around 53% of the population of Manipur state, followed by various Naga tribes at 24% and various Kuki/Zomi tribes at 16%. The main language of the state is Meiteilon (also known as Manipuri). Tribals constitute about 41% of the state population (according to 2011 census) and have dialects and cultures that are often village-based. Manipur's ethnic groups practice a variety of religions. According to 2011 census, Hinduism is the major religion in the state, closely followed by Christianity. Other religions include Islam, Sanamahism, Buddhism, and Judaism, etc.Manipur has primarily an agrarian economy, with significant hydroelectric power generation potential. It is connected to other areas by daily flights through Imphal airport, the second largest in northeastern India. Manipur is home to many sports and the origin of Manipuri dance, and is credited with introducing polo to Europeans.

Kangpokpi (Meitei pronunciation:/kāng-pōk-pī/), also known as Kanggui, is the headquarter of Kangpokpi district and the Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council in the Indian state of Manipur.Kangpokpi is mainly inhabited by the Thadou-Kuki, Mao Naga, Poumai Naga, Liangmai Naga, Thangal Naga, and Nepali speaking people. Thadou-Kuki is the main language spoken in this town with significant populations also speaking Thangal, Mao, Poumai, Liangmai and Nepali. There is also a group of people from other states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, to start their own businesses. Most of the grocery stores and other small businesses are owned by these migrants from other parts of India. Kanggui is a full-fledged township with all sorts of amenities and facilities available for daily needs.Kanggui has two hospitals, one government and one private. There are approximately 20 schools, with two high schools offering computer education. It is the site of a new branch campus of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University. It has two colleges, Kanggui College and Manipur Theological College.The major newspaper of the town is Eimi Times. Jingvalpa, a monthly magazine in Thadou-Kuki, is printed in Kanggui. The people of the township also has mobile news service facility that ensures better connectivity and effective spreading of information.