Nambol is a Town of Manipur, India. It Stretches across one of the major heartline of Highway Known as Tiddim Road.The General functionalities are under administration of Nambol municipal council Most part of Nambol comes under Bishnupur district, While some parts of Nambol belongs to Imphal west District. Nambol as a whole is known to be a Sub- Division. Nambol is one of the educational hubs of Bishnupur district as well as of Manipur. Its market, known as Nambol Bazaar is the second most busiest market, after Khwairamband Bazaar in Manipur. It is Famous for the local snacks known as Nambol Bora.
Geography
Nambol is located at. The Nambol tehsil comprises Nambol Awang Leikai, Nambol Makha Leikai, Kongkham, Phoijing, Laitonjam, Leimapokpam, Khathong, Naorem, Sabal Leikai, Mongjing, Khajiri, Utlou, Thangtek, Ishok, Kabowakching, Leimaram, Maibam, Potsangbam, Langpok, Lourembam, Thiyam, Khabi etc.
Economy
Farming, Fishery and Agriculture are the main livelihood of the people of Nambol. Women are mainly engaged in weaving, and other handloom related works. Nambol market is dominantly run by the female group.
Demographics
India census, Nambol had a population of 18,117. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nambol has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Nambol, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Festivals
The most popular festival is the which is celebrated on top of the Khoriphaba Hill and followed by Ibudhou Thanjing Haraoba of Leimapokpam. Other popular Lai Haraoba are Ibudhou Loyalakpa- Kongkham; Chaningleima- Phoijing & Gan-ngai festival is celebrated by Kabui community who are residing at various places among the meiteis.
Tourism
Hill is famous for its part in the Indo-Japanese War, 1944. The at Nambol Maibam Lokpa Hill is a hot destination for foreign tourists. Khoriphaba Hill is very famous for its Lai Haraoba festival during the summer season. During this festival many local tourists flock to see the nightlong celebrations. Nambol Bora, a local cuisine is very popular in the State of Manipur, which is available in every nook and corner of this town,the taste is so popular that every local tourist would admire to have a bite available at the very heart of Nambol Bazaar.
