Imphal East
Imphal East is a district in the Manipur State of India. Total area of Imphal East is 709 km² including 668.15 km² rural area and 40.85 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Imphal East has a population of 4,56,113 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,83,207 while rural population is 2,72,906. Imphal East has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 643.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 92,124 houses in the district, including 37,681 urban houses and 54,443 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 191 villages in imphal east district.
The Imphal East district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Sawombung is the largest subdivision in imphal east district covering area of 257.00 km² while Porompat is the smallest subdivision in imphal east district covering area of 98.00 km². Porompat is the most populous whereas Jiribam is the least populous subdivision in imphal east district. There are 4 subdivisions in Imphal East district. Here is the list of all Imphal East Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Imphal East District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Jiribam | 232 | 43,838 |
2 | Keirao Bitra | 122 | 82,024 |
3 | Porompat | 98 | 2,44,089 |
4 | Sawombung | 257 | 86,162 |
Population of Imphal East District
The population of Imphal East offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Imphal East, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 4,56,113 | 2,72,906 | 1,83,207 |
Total Male Population | 2,26,094 | 1,36,789 | 89,305 |
Total Female Population | 2,30,019 | 1,36,117 | 93,902 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59,936 | 38,324 | 21,612 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,851 | 19,784 | 11,067 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,085 | 18,540 | 10,545 |
Literate Population | 3,24,664 | 1,83,881 | 1,40,783 |
Literate Male Population | 1,73,314 | 1,00,937 | 72,377 |
Literate Female Population | 1,51,350 | 82,944 | 68,406 |
Illiterate Population | 1,31,449 | 89,025 | 42,424 |
Illiterate Male Population | 52,780 | 35,852 | 16,928 |
Illiterate Female Population | 78,669 | 53,173 | 25,496 |
Households | 92,124 | 54,443 | 37,681 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Imphal East. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 15,839 | 7,815 | 8,024 |
SC Male Population | 8,055 | 4,081 | 3,974 |
SC Female Population | 7,784 | 3,734 | 4,050 |
Total ST Population | 27,657 | 10,601 | 17,056 |
ST Male Population | 13,500 | 5,356 | 8,144 |
ST Female Population | 14,157 | 5,245 | 8,912 |
Population Density | 643 / km² | 409 / km² | 4,485 / km² |