Chandel District, Manipur
Chandel District is an administrative district in the state of Manipur, India. It is situated about 60 km from Imphal, the state capital of Manipur. The district headquarters is located at Chandel. Tangkul, Anal, Lamkang and Meitei are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 3,313 km², including 3,312.00 km² of rural area and 1.00 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Chandel District
Chandel District is divided into 3 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 460 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chakpikarong | 213 | 1,413.00 |
| 2 | Chandel | 144 | 687.00 |
| 3 | Khengjoy | 103 | — |
Population of Chandel District
As per the Census 2011, Chandel District has a total population of 1,44,182 people, consisting of 74,579 males and 69,603 females. There are 28,801 households in the district with an average population density of 44 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,44,182 | 1,27,335 | 16,847 |
| Male Population | 74,579 | 65,909 | 8,670 |
| Female Population | 69,603 | 61,426 | 8,177 |
| Total Households | 28,801 | 25,570 | 3,231 |
| Population Density | 44 / km² | 38 / km² | 16,847 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 90,302 literate people and 17,187 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 540 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,28,280 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,187 | 14,730 | 2,457 |
| Literate Population | 90,302 | 80,017 | 10,285 |
| Illiterate Population | 53,880 | 47,318 | 6,562 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 540 | 499 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,28,280 | 1,18,805 | 9,475 |
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.