Bishnupur District, Manipur
Bishnupur District is an administrative district in the state of Manipur, India. It is situated about 30 km from Imphal, the state capital of Manipur. The district headquarters is located at Bishnupur. Meitei (Manipuri) and Bishnupuri are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 496 km², including 458.98 km² of rural area and 37.02 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Bishnupur District
Bishnupur District is divided into 3 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 111 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
Population of Bishnupur District
As per the Census 2011, Bishnupur District has a total population of 2,37,399 people, consisting of 1,18,782 males and 1,18,617 females. There are 46,580 households in the district with an average population density of 479 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,37,399 | 1,49,894 | 87,505 |
| Male Population | 1,18,782 | 75,171 | 43,611 |
| Female Population | 1,18,617 | 74,723 | 43,894 |
| Total Households | 46,580 | 29,237 | 17,343 |
| Population Density | 479 / km² | 327 / km² | 2,364 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,56,333 literate people and 31,303 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,113 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,287 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,303 | 20,109 | 11,194 |
| Literate Population | 1,56,333 | 95,558 | 60,775 |
| Illiterate Population | 81,066 | 54,336 | 26,730 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,113 | 21,834 | 279 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,287 | 1,512 | 1,775 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.