What is "mapum"

Mapum is a village located east of Ukhrul in Ukhrul district, Manipur state, India. The village is about 35 kilometers from Ukhrul and is partially connected by National Highway 150 that connects Imphal and Kohima via Ukhrul and Jessami. The village is flanked by Pushing in the south, Sihai in the north, Ronshak in the south and Khangkhui in the east. Locally, the inhabitants speak Mapum tui which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.