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, the sub-district code of Moirang Block (CD) is 01875. The total area of Moirang Subdivision is 218 km², which includes 204.24 km² of rural area and 13.76 km² of urban area. Moirang has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Moirang Subdivision is around 1,12,739 people. This includes 56,521 males and 56,218 females. Rural population is about 74,721 (37,601 males and 37,120 females), while urban population is nearly 38,018 (18,920 males and 19,098 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,589 of the population, with 8,024 boys and 7,565 girls. Rural areas have 10,487 children, and urban areas have about 5,102 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 70,316 literate people in Moirang Subdivision, including 39,747 literate males and 30,569 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 45,001 individuals and urban literacy covers around 25,315 people.
- About 42,423 people in Moirang Subdivision are not literate, including 16,774 males and 25,649 females. Rural areas include 29,720 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,703 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,982 households, with 13,970 in villages and 7,012 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Moirang 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Moirang Subdivision is approximately 19,889 people, including 9,980 males and 9,909 females. Around 19,619 people live in rural parts. Nearly 270 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Moirang Subdivision is about 633 people, including 327 males and 306 females. Around 526 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 107 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 517 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 366 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,763 people per sq. km.