Churachandpur District, Manipur
Churachandpur District is an administrative district in the state of Manipur, India. It is situated about 65 km from Imphal, the state capital of Manipur. The district headquarters is located at Churachandpur. Zo (Hmar, Paite, Kuki, Thadou) and Meitei are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 4,570 km².
List of Subdivisions in Churachandpur District
Churachandpur District is divided into 10 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 842 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churachandpur | 79 | 590.00 |
| 2 | Henglep | 109 | — |
| 3 | Kangvai | 129 | — |
| 4 | Mualnuam | 19 | — |
| 5 | Saikot | 43 | — |
| 6 | Samulamlan | 74 | — |
| 7 | Sangaikot | 100 | — |
| 8 | Singngat | 71 | 977.00 |
| 9 | Suangdoh | 28 | — |
| 10 | Tuibong | 190 | 825.00 |
Population of Churachandpur District
As per the Census 2011, Churachandpur District has a total population of 2,74,143 people, consisting of 1,38,820 males and 1,35,323 females. There are 49,089 households in the district with an average population density of 60 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,74,143 | 2,55,786 | 18,357 |
| Male Population | 1,38,820 | 1,29,659 | 9,161 |
| Female Population | 1,35,323 | 1,26,127 | 9,196 |
| Total Households | 49,089 | 45,787 | 3,302 |
| Population Density | 60 / km² | 56 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,95,935 literate people and 37,445 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 443 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,54,787 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) | 37,445 | 35,350 | 2,095 |
| Literate Population | 1,95,935 | 1,81,518 | 14,417 |
| Illiterate Population | 78,208 | 74,268 | 3,940 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 443 | 424 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,54,787 | 2,40,718 | 14,069 |
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.