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, the sub-district code of Wangoi Block (CD) is 01882. The total area of Wangoi Subdivision is 178 km², which includes 157.82 km² of rural area and 20.18 km² of urban area. Wangoi has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Wangoi Subdivision is around 1,41,049 people. This includes 70,059 males and 70,990 females. Rural population is about 64,539 (32,249 males and 32,290 females), while urban population is nearly 76,510 (37,810 males and 38,700 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,015 of the population, with 9,717 boys and 9,298 girls. Rural areas have 8,729 children, and urban areas have about 10,286 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 98,471 literate people in Wangoi Subdivision, including 53,968 literate males and 44,503 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 45,417 individuals and urban literacy covers around 53,054 people.
- About 42,578 people in Wangoi Subdivision are not literate, including 16,091 males and 26,487 females. Rural areas include 19,122 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,456 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 28,718 households, with 13,498 in villages and 15,220 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Wangoi 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.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Wangoi Subdivision is approximately 141 people, including 49 males and 92 females. Around 32 people live in rural parts. Nearly 109 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wangoi Subdivision is about 2,028 people, including 1,037 males and 991 females. Around 377 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,651 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 792 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 409 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,791 people per sq. km.