Wangoi
Wangoi is a Town and Subdivision in Imphal West 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 information the sub-district code of Wangoi Block (CD) is 01882. Total area of wangoi subdivision is 178 km² including 157.82 km² rural area and 20.18 km² urban area. Wangoi subdivision has a population of 1,41,049 peoples, out of which urban population is 76,510 while rural population is 64,539. Wangoi has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females for every 1,000 males. Wangoi subdivision has a population density of 792.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 28,718 houses in the sub-district, including 15,220 urban houses and 13,498 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.81% population of wangoi subdivision is literate, out of which 77.03% males and 62.69% females are literate.
List of Villages in Wangoi Subdivision
Wangoi Subdivision has a total of 30 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 Wangoi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitra Urokhong | Samushang Bitra Urokhong | Wangoi N.p. (4 km) |
| 2 | Chongtham Kona | Samushang Bitra Urokhong | Wangoi N.p. (5 km) |
| 3 | Hangoon | Phoubakchao Sekmaijin | Mayang Imphal (8 km) |
| 4 | Hayel | Uchiwa | Mayang Imphal N. P. (11 km) |
| 5 | Hiyangthang | Hiyangthang | Samurou (4 km) |
| 6 | Irom Meijrao | Lairenjam Meijrao | Samurou (3 km) |
| 7 | Kodompokpi | Kodompokpi | Nambol Mcl (5 km) |
| 8 | Komlakhong | Laphupat Komlakhong | Mayang Imphal N.p. (20 km) |
| 9 | Lairenjam | Lairenjam Meijrao | Nambol Mcl (5 km) |
| 10 | Langthabal Kunja | N/A | Wangoi |
| 11 | Langthabal Lep | Langthabal Ningombam | Imphal (8 km) |
| 12 | Langthabal Mantrikhong | Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai | Wangoi |
| 13 | Langthabal Phuramakhong | Langthabal Ningombam | Imphal (8 km) |
| 14 | Laphupat Tera | Laphupat Komlakhong | Mayang Imphal N.p. (23 km) |
| 15 | Leiphrakpam Leikai | N/A | Lilong Np (5 km) |
| 16 | Malom Tulihal | Malom | Nambol (6 km) |
| 17 | Malom Tuliyaima | Malom | Nambol Imphal Municiple Council (6 km) |
| 18 | Meitram | Kodompokpi | Nambol Mcl (5 km) |
| 19 | Mongsangei | Mongsangei | Imphal (8 km) |
| 20 | Naorem Leikai | Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai | Wangoi |
| 21 | Naral Konjil | N/A | Lilong Np (5 km) |
| 22 | Ningombam | Langthabal Ningombam | Imphal (10 km) |
| 23 | Oinam Leikai | Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai | Lilong Np (4 km) |
| 24 | Phoubakchao | Phoubakchao Sekmaijin | Mayang Imphal N.p. (20 km) |
| 25 | Samushang | Samushang Bitra Urokhong | Mayang Imphal N.p. (16 km) |
| 26 | Sangaiprou Mamang | Sagaiprou Mamang | Imphal Municipal Council (6 km) |
| 27 | Takhellambam Konjil | Hiyangthang | Lilong Np (3 km) |
| 28 | Thongam | Phoubakchao Sekmaijin | Mayang Imphal N.p (16 km) |
| 29 | Uchiwa | Uchiwa | Mayang Imphal N.p. (10 km) |
| 30 | Wakching Khullen | Lairenjam Meijrao | Nambol Mcl (4 km) |
Population of Wangoi Subdivision
The population profile of Wangoi 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 Wangoi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,41,049 | 64,539 | 76,510 |
| Male Population | 70,059 | 32,249 | 37,810 |
| Female Population | 70,990 | 32,290 | 38,700 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,015 | 8,729 | 10,286 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,717 | 4,481 | 5,236 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,298 | 4,248 | 5,050 |
| Literate Population | 98,471 | 45,417 | 53,054 |
| Literate Male Population | 53,968 | 24,911 | 29,057 |
| Literate Female Population | 44,503 | 20,506 | 23,997 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,578 | 19,122 | 23,456 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,091 | 7,338 | 8,753 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,487 | 11,784 | 14,703 |
| Total Households | 28,718 | 13,498 | 15,220 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Wangoi Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 141 | 32 | 109 |
| SC Male Population | 49 | 17 | 32 |
| SC Female Population | 92 | 15 | 77 |
| Total ST Population | 2,028 | 377 | 1,651 |
| ST Male Population | 1,037 | 184 | 853 |
| ST Female Population | 991 | 193 | 798 |
| Population Density | 792 / km² | 409 / km² | 3,791 / km² |