Indigenous container of Churachandpur made from bamboo and cane, in Manipur

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Churachandpur is the largest district in the Indian state of Manipur. Lamka (Churachanpur), is the District Headquarters of Southern Manipur (Churachanpur District). It is located in the south western corner of Manipur and covers an area of 4570 km² and is the largest district within the state of Manipur. The terrain of the district is mainly hilly, with narrow valleys that support wet rice cultivation. Churachanpur town is the district headquarters. Originally the name, as called by the original settlers, is LAMKA. However the name Churachanpur is imposed from the name of Manipur Raja Churachand Singh by the Meiteis. It is the second-largest town of Manipur, after the state capital, Imphal. Lamka is called the "second town" of Manipur and remains the fastest growing town in the state.[cit