Manipur
Manipur is an Indian State located in the Northeastern region of India. Manipur state is established on 21-Jan-1972 and the capital of Manipur is Imphal. Manipur is a lovely state, surrounded by green hills and valleys. It's where you can find the beautiful Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the country. It's known for its unique dance called Manipuri and beautiful handwoven clothes. People in Manipur are friendly, and the state is rich in colorful festivals and natural beauty! The major cities of Manipur include Imphal, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Ukhrul etc., while the largest city in the state is Imphal.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Manipur is 22,327 km², including 22,147.50 km² of rural area and 179.50 km² of urban area. Manipuri is the official language of Manipur, spoken by the majority of the population. Manipur has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Manipur is IN-MN.
List of Districts of Manipur
For administrative purposes, Manipur state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 9 districts in Manipur. Here is the complete list of Manipur districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishnupur | 496 | 2,37,399 | 478.6 |
| 2 | Chandel | 3,313 | 1,44,182 | 43.52 |
| 3 | Churachandpur | 4,570 | 2,74,143 | 59.99 |
| 4 | Imphal East | 709 | 4,56,113 | 643.3 |
| 5 | Imphal West | 519 | 5,17,992 | 998.1 |
| 6 | Senapati | 3,271 | 4,79,148 | 146.5 |
| 7 | Tamenglong | 4,391 | 1,40,651 | 32.03 |
| 8 | Thoubal | 514 | 4,22,168 | 821.3 |
| 9 | Ukhrul | 4,544 | 1,83,998 | 40.49 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Churachandpur is the largest district in Manipur covering an area of 4570 km², while Bishnupur is the smallest district covering an area of 496 km². Imphal West is the most populous, whereas Tamenglong is the least populous district in Manipur state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Churachandpur | Imphal West |
| Smallest District | Bishnupur | Bishnupur |
Population of Manipur
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Manipur State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Manipur State is 28,55,794, with around 14,38,586 males and 14,17,208 females.
- About 20,21,640 people live in rural areas, including nearly 10,26,884 males and 9,94,756 females.
- Approximately 8,34,154 people live in urban areas, including around 4,11,702 males and 4,22,452 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,21,640 | 8,34,154 | 28,55,794 |
| Male Population | 10,26,884 | 4,11,702 | 14,38,586 |
| Female Population | 9,94,756 | 4,22,452 | 14,17,208 |
Households in Manipur
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Manipur State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Manipur State is approximately 5,57,859.
- Out of the total, around 3,85,520 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 1,72,339 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 3,85,520 |
| Urban Households | 1,72,339 |
| Total Households | 5,57,859 |