Bishnupur
Bishnupur is a Town and Subdivision in Bishnupur District of Manipur. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bishnupur Block (CD) is 01874. The total area of Bishnupur Subdivision is 165 km², which includes 154.17 km² of rural area and 10.83 km² of urban area. Bishnupur has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bishnupur Subdivision
Bishnupur Subdivision has a total of 13 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bishnupur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khoijuman Khullen | Khoijuman Kwasiphai | Bishnupur Mcl (3 km) |
| 2 | Khoijuman Khunou | Khoijuman Kwasiphai | Bishnupur Mcl (3 km) |
| 3 | Nachou | Nachou | Bishnupur Mcl (4 km) |
| 4 | Naranseina | Phubala | Moirang Mcl (3 km) |
| 5 | Ngaikhong Khullen | Ngaikhong Khullen | Bishnupur Mcl (4 km) |
| 6 | Ningthoukhong Awang | N/A | Ningthoukhong N.p. (4 km) |
| 7 | Ningthoukhong Kha | Thinungei | Ningthoukhong N.p. (1 km) |
| 8 | Phubala | Phubala | Moirang Mcl (5 km) |
| 9 | Potsangbam | N/A | Ningthoukhong (1 km) |
| 10 | Sunusiphai | Phubala | Moirang Mcl (5 km) |
| 11 | Tengkhal Khunou | N/A | Bishnupur Mcl (2 km) |
| 12 | Thinungei | Thinungei | Ningthoukhong N.p. (4 km) |
| 13 | Toubul | Toubul | Bishnupur Mcl (2 km) |
Population of Bishnupur Subdivision
The population profile of Bishnupur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bishnupur Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,778 | 37,533 | 25,245 |
| Male Population | 31,440 | 18,723 | 12,717 |
| Female Population | 31,338 | 18,810 | 12,528 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,742 | 4,704 | 3,038 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,947 | 2,385 | 1,562 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,795 | 2,319 | 1,476 |
| Literate Population | 42,616 | 24,689 | 17,927 |
| Literate Male Population | 23,784 | 13,807 | 9,977 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,832 | 10,882 | 7,950 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,162 | 12,844 | 7,318 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,656 | 4,916 | 2,740 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,506 | 7,928 | 4,578 |
| Total Households | 13,009 | 7,728 | 5,281 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bishnupur Subdivision is around 62,778 people. This includes 31,440 males and 31,338 females. Rural population is about 37,533 (18,723 males and 18,810 females), while urban population is nearly 25,245 (12,717 males and 12,528 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,742 of the population, with 3,947 boys and 3,795 girls. Rural areas have 4,704 children, and urban areas have about 3,038 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 42,616 literate people in Bishnupur Subdivision, including 23,784 literate males and 18,832 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,689 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,927 people.
- About 20,162 people in Bishnupur Subdivision are not literate, including 7,656 males and 12,506 females. Rural areas include 12,844 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,318 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,009 households, with 7,728 in villages and 5,281 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bishnupur Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 198 | 195 | 3 |
| SC Male Population | 102 | 100 | 2 |
| SC Female Population | 96 | 95 | 1 |
| Total ST Population | 1,414 | 281 | 1,133 |
| ST Male Population | 686 | 144 | 542 |
| ST Female Population | 728 | 137 | 591 |
| Population Density | 381 / km² | 244 / km² | 2,331 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bishnupur Subdivision is approximately 198 people, including 102 males and 96 females. Around 195 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bishnupur Subdivision is about 1,414 people, including 686 males and 728 females. Around 281 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,133 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 381 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 244 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,331 people per sq. km.