Kakching Subdivision - Manipur
Kakching is an administrative subdivision in the Kakching district of Manipur, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kakching is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Jiribam, while the nearest airport is Silchar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 190 km², including 177.85 km² rural area and 12.15 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1002 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kakching Subdivision
Kakching Subdivision has a total of 51 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aimol Khunou | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bijoypur | Rural | Pallel |
| 3 | Elangkhangpokpi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Hangoon | Rural | Hayel Hangoon |
| 5 | Hawairou | Rural | Irengband |
| 6 | Hayel | Rural | Hayel Hangoon |
| 7 | Heibong Makhong | Rural | Maibam Uchiwa |
| 8 | Hiyanglam Part I | Rural | Hiyanglam |
| 9 | Hiyanglam Part II | Rural | Hiyanglam |
| 10 | Hongbiband St | Rural | Wangoo |
| 11 | Irengband | Rural | Irengband |
| 12 | Irong Chesaba | Rural | Irong Chesaba |
| 13 | Kakching Khullen-I | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Kakching Khullen-Ii | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kakching Khullen-Iii | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kakching Wairi-I | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Kakching Wairi-Ii | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Kangoi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Keirak | Rural | Keirak |
| 20 | Kekrupokpi St | Rural | Serou |
| 21 | Khelakhong | Rural | Maibam Uchiwa |
| 22 | Khoidum | Rural | Sekmaijin |
| 23 | Komnao | Rural | Arong Nongmaikhong |
| 24 | Kuraopokpi | Rural | Pallel |
| 25 | Laimanai | Rural | Mayeng Lamjao |
| 26 | Langmeidong | Rural | Langmeidong |
| 27 | Laphupat Khunou | Rural | Sekmaijin |
| 28 | Maibam Konjil | Rural | Maibam Uchiwa |
| 29 | Mairembam | Rural | Irengband |
| 30 | Mantak St | Rural | Keirak |
| 31 | Mayenglamjao | Rural | Mayeng Lamjao |
| 32 | Molnoi St | Rural | Pallel |
| 33 | Morrangkhom Maring St | Rural | Wangoo |
| 34 | Nongmaikhong (Arong Nongmaikhong) | Rural | Arong Nongmaikhong |
| 35 | Pallel | Rural | Pallel |
| 36 | Pangaltabi | Rural | Pangaltabi |
| 37 | Sarik Konjin | Rural | Arong Nongmaikhong |
| 38 | Sekmaijin | Rural | Sekmaijin |
| 39 | Shinam Thingangphai St | Rural | Serou |
| 40 | Sora East | Rural | Pallel |
| 41 | Sora West | Rural | Irengband |
| 42 | Tejpur | Rural | Mayeng Lamjao |
| 43 | Tokpaching | Rural | Arong Nongmaikhong |
| 44 | Uchiwa | Rural | Maibam Uchiwa |
| 45 | Uchiwa Shanthel | Rural | Hayel Hangoon |
| 46 | Unapal | Rural | Pallel |
| 47 | Wabagai | Rural | Wabagai |
| 48 | Wabagai Partly Tera Pishak | Rural | Hayel Hangoon |
| 49 | Wangjing Khunou | Rural | Chairel |
| 50 | Wangoo Warukok | Rural | Wangoo |
| 51 | Yangremphai St | Rural | Wangoo |
Population of Kakching Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kakching Subdivision has a total population of 1,35,481 people, consisting of 67,642 males and 67,839 females. There are 28,572 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 713 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,35,481 | 86,832 | 48,649 |
| Male Population | 67,642 | 43,449 | 24,193 |
| Female Population | 67,839 | 43,383 | 24,456 |
| Total Households | 28,572 | 18,056 | 10,516 |
| Population Density | 713 / km² | 488 / km² | 4,004 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 88,418 literate people and 18,682 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 39,351 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,154 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,682 | 12,445 | 6,237 |
| Literate Population | 88,418 | 54,140 | 34,278 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,063 | 32,692 | 14,371 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 39,351 | 3,828 | 35,523 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,154 | 517 | 637 |
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.