Bishnupriya Manipuris in Bangladesh
Among the countries outside India,
Bangladesh has the major Bishnupriya Manipuri population. The
localities are Sriipur, Madhavpur, Tilakpur (Nagar), Kalaraibil,
Bhanubil(Banughas), Ghoramara, Charapathari, Baghbati, Baligaon,
Teteigaon, Mahung, Hiramati, Bendaria, Ghanashyampur,
Chunarughat, Baram, Majergaon, Baluchar, Lakhat, Rajbari,
Machimpur(Sylhet city), Lamabazar, North Tilakpur or Alipur,
Guler Haour, Shimutala, Bamangaon, Gobindabari, Bhandari,
Shukkur, Ulla-gaon, Chaygaii, Kalibari, Chaigaon, Fultali, East
Tilakpur (Paligo), Digalbhag etc. Besides, there are a
considerable number of the Bishnupriyas Manipuris living
scatteredly in the local headquarters cities like Kamalganj,
Khuwaighat, Rangamati of the Cittagoan Hill Tracts and alsoat
Tezgaon, Manipuri-para of Dacca, the capital city of Bangladesh.
Statistical Figures
Population - 80,000
Literacy rate - 99.99%
Growth of population - 0.0%
Industries - weaving, handloom, handicrafts
Govt. institutes:
Manipuri Lalitkola Academy
Shivbnazar, madhabpur
kamalganj, Moulvibazar
Major Cultural Events:
Maras lila at Juramondhob, Madhabpur
Rathyatra
Bishu
Lesang Jonmo (Dolyatra)
Songkranti
