Bishnupur

Bishnupur is a district in the Manipur State of India. Total area of Bishnupur is 496 km² including 458.98 km² rural area and 37.02 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Bishnupur has a population of 2,37,399 peoples, out of which urban population is 87,505 while rural population is 1,49,894. Bishnupur has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 478.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,580 houses in the district, including 17,343 urban houses and 29,237 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 48 villages in bishnupur district.

The Bishnupur district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Moirang is the largest subdivision in bishnupur district by both area and population. Nambol is the smallest subdivision in bishnupur district by both area and population. There are 3 subdivisions in Bishnupur district. Here is the list of all Bishnupur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Bishnupur District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bishnupur16562,778
2Moirang2181,12,739
3Nambol11361,882

Population of Bishnupur District

The population of Bishnupur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Bishnupur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 2,37,399 1,49,894 87,505
Total Male Population 1,18,782 75,171 43,611
Total Female Population 1,18,617 74,723 43,894
Child Population (Age 0–6) 31,303 20,109 11,194
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,192 10,388 5,804
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,111 9,721 5,390
Literate Population 1,56,333 95,558 60,775
Literate Male Population 87,313 54,031 33,282
Literate Female Population 69,020 41,527 27,493
Illiterate Population 81,066 54,336 26,730
Illiterate Male Population 31,469 21,140 10,329
Illiterate Female Population 49,597 33,196 16,401
Households 46,580 29,237 17,343

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bishnupur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 22,113 21,834 279
SC Male Population 11,085 10,949 136
SC Female Population 11,028 10,885 143
Total ST Population 3,287 1,512 1,775
ST Male Population 1,625 766 859
ST Female Population 1,662 746 916
Population Density 479 / km² 327 / km² 2,364 / km²