Moirang
Moirang 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 Moirang Block (CD) is 01875. Total area of moirang subdivision is 218 km² including 204.24 km² rural area and 13.76 km² urban area. Moirang subdivision has a population of 1,12,739 peoples, out of which urban population is 38,018 while rural population is 74,721. Moirang has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. Moirang subdivision has a population density of 517.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,982 houses in the sub-district, including 7,012 urban houses and 13,970 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.37% population of moirang subdivision is literate, out of which 70.32% males and 54.38% females are literate.
List of Villages in Moirang Subdivision
Moirang Subdivision has a total of 22 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 Moirang Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairen | Borayangbi | Kumbi N.p. (22 km) |
| 2 | Champu Khangpok | N/A | Ningthoukhong N.p. (10 km) |
| 3 | Ithai | N/A | Kumbi N.p. (3 km) |
| 4 | Ithing | Thanga Part Ii | Moirang Mcl (8 km) |
| 5 | Karang | N/A | Moirang Mcl (9 km) |
| 6 | Kasom Tampak | Borayangbi | Kumbi N.p. (10 km) |
| 7 | Kha Thingungei | N/A | Moirang Mcl (5 km) |
| 8 | Khoirentak | N/A | Moirang Mcl |
| 9 | Khordak | Kha Thinungei | Kumbi N.p. (10 km) |
| 10 | Kumbi | N/A | Kumbi N.p. (1 km) |
| 11 | Kwakta | Tronglaobi Terakhongsangbi | Moirang Mcl (1 km) |
| 12 | Ngangkha Lawai | Ngangkha Lawai | Moirang Mcl (4 km) |
| 13 | Nongmaikhong | Kha Thinungei | Kumbi N.p. (5 km) |
| 14 | Sagang | Wangoo Terakhong | Kumbi Np (3 km) |
| 15 | Saiton | Saiton | Kumbi Np (5 km) |
| 16 | Tangjeng | Borayangbi | Kumbi N P (16 km) |
| 17 | Thamnapokpi | Ngangkha Lawai | Moirang Mcl (4 km) |
| 18 | Thanga | Kha Thinungei | Moirang Mcl (8 km) |
| 19 | Torbung | N/A | Kwakta N.p. (4 km) |
| 20 | Wangoo Ahallup | N/A | Kumbi Np (5 km) |
| 21 | Wangoo Keirap | N/A | Kumbi N.p. (3 km) |
| 22 | Wapokpi | N/A | Kumbi N.p. (3 km) |
Population of Moirang Subdivision
The population profile of Moirang 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 Moirang's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,12,739 | 74,721 | 38,018 |
| Male Population | 56,521 | 37,601 | 18,920 |
| Female Population | 56,218 | 37,120 | 19,098 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,589 | 10,487 | 5,102 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,024 | 5,389 | 2,635 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,565 | 5,098 | 2,467 |
| Literate Population | 70,316 | 45,001 | 25,315 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,747 | 25,886 | 13,861 |
| Literate Female Population | 30,569 | 19,115 | 11,454 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,423 | 29,720 | 12,703 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,774 | 11,715 | 5,059 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,649 | 18,005 | 7,644 |
| Total Households | 20,982 | 13,970 | 7,012 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Moirang 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 | 19,889 | 19,619 | 270 |
| SC Male Population | 9,980 | 9,850 | 130 |
| SC Female Population | 9,909 | 9,769 | 140 |
| Total ST Population | 633 | 526 | 107 |
| ST Male Population | 327 | 275 | 52 |
| ST Female Population | 306 | 251 | 55 |
| Population Density | 517 / km² | 366 / km² | 2,763 / km² |