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 information the sub-district code of Bishnupur Block (CD) is 01874. Total area of bishnupur subdivision is 165 km² including 154.17 km² rural area and 10.83 km² urban area. Bishnupur subdivision has a population of 62,778 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,245 while rural population is 37,533. Bishnupur has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. Bishnupur subdivision has a population density of 380.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,009 houses in the sub-district, including 5,281 urban houses and 7,728 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.88% population of bishnupur subdivision is literate, out of which 75.65% males and 60.09% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bishnupur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |