Chandel

Chandel is a Town and Subdivision in Chandel 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 Chandel Block (CD) is 01894. The total area of Chandel Subdivision is 687 km². Chandel has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chandel Subdivision

Chandel Subdivision has a total of 96 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 Chandel Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chandel Subdivision

The population profile of Chandel 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 Chandel Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 32,133 people. Includes nearly 16,123 males and 16,010 females. Rural population is about 32,133 people.
• There are around 3,593 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,875 boys and 1,718 girls.
• Literate population is about 22,219 people. Non-literate population is around 9,914 people.
• There are nearly 6,666 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chandel 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chandel Subdivision is approximately 18 people, including 12 males and 6 females. Around 18 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chandel Subdivision is about 29,802 people, including 14,469 males and 15,333 females. Around 29,802 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 47 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 47 people per sq. km.