Imphal West
Imphal West is a district in the Manipur State of India. The total area of Imphal West district is 519 km², which includes 449.82 km² of rural area and 69.18 km² of urban area. There are about 107 villages in Imphal West district.
For administrative convenience, Imphal West district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 4 subdivisions in Imphal West district. Here is the list of all Imphal West Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Imphal West District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamphelpat | 60 | 2,21,422 |
| 2 | Lamshang | 217 | 84,856 |
| 3 | Patsoi | 64 | 70,665 |
| 4 | Wangoi | 178 | 1,41,049 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Lamshang is the largest subdivision in imphal west district, covering an area of 217.00 km², while Lamphelpat is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 60.00 km². Lamphelpat is the most populous, whereas Patsoi is the least populous subdivision in imphal west district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Lamshang | Lamphelpat |
| Smallest Tehsil | Lamphelpat | Lamphelpat |
Population of Imphal West District
The population of Imphal West 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 West, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,17,992 | 1,95,113 | 3,22,879 |
| Total Male Population | 2,55,054 | 96,948 | 1,58,106 |
| Total Female Population | 2,62,938 | 98,165 | 1,64,773 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 61,875 | 25,459 | 36,416 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,747 | 13,141 | 18,606 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,128 | 12,318 | 17,810 |
| Literate Population | 3,92,626 | 1,39,391 | 2,53,235 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,05,985 | 74,969 | 1,31,016 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,86,641 | 64,422 | 1,22,219 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,25,366 | 55,722 | 69,644 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 49,069 | 21,979 | 27,090 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 76,297 | 33,743 | 42,554 |
| Households | 1,11,156 | 41,595 | 69,561 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Imphal West district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Imphal West district is 5,17,992, including 2,55,054 males and 2,62,938 females. In rural areas, it is 1,95,113, including 96,948 males and 98,165 females. In urban areas, it is 3,22,879, including 1,58,106 males and 1,64,773 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Imphal West district is 61,875, including 31,747 boys and 30,128 girls. In rural areas, it is 25,459, including 13,141 boys and 12,318 girls. In urban areas, it is 36,416, including 18,606 boys and 17,810 girls.
- Literate population in Imphal West district is around 3,92,626, including 2,05,985 males and 1,86,641 females. In rural areas, it is 1,39,391, including 74,969 males and 64,422 females. In urban areas, it is 2,53,235, including 1,31,016 males and 1,22,219 females.
- Illiterate population in Imphal West district is about 1,25,366, including 49,069 males and 76,297 females. In rural areas, it is 55,722, including 21,979 males and 33,743 females. In urban areas, it is 69,644, including 27,090 males and 42,554 females.
- There are about 1,11,156 households in Imphal West district, including 41,595 in rural areas and 69,561 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Imphal West. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 16,530 | 11,711 | 4,819 |
| SC Male Population | 8,308 | 5,846 | 2,462 |
| SC Female Population | 8,222 | 5,865 | 2,357 |
| Total ST Population | 24,161 | 4,240 | 19,921 |
| ST Male Population | 11,560 | 2,037 | 9,523 |
| ST Female Population | 12,601 | 2,203 | 10,398 |
| Population Density | 998 / km² | 434 / km² | 4,667 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Imphal West district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Imphal West district is approximately 16,530, including 8,308 males and 8,222 females. In rural areas, it is 11,711, including 5,846 males and 5,865 females. In urban areas, it is 4,819, including 2,462 males and 2,357 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Imphal West district is about 24,161, including 11,560 males and 12,601 females. In rural areas, it is 4,240, including 2,037 males and 2,203 females. In urban areas, it is 19,921, including 9,523 males and 10,398 females.
- Overall population density of Imphal West district is around 998 people per km². Rural areas have about 434 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,667 people per km².