- Also called Manipuri
- Dominant population in the state
- Manipur Valley – dominated by Meitei community people
- Speak Meitei or Manipuri language
- Most community members follow Hinduism
- Number – around 1.5-1.6 million
Valley Districts
- Imphal East, Jirbam, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur