Senapati

Senapati is a district in the Manipur State of India. Total area of Senapati is 3,271 km². As per 2011 stats, Senapati has a population of 4,79,148 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,476 while rural population is 4,71,672. Senapati has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 146.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 83,411 houses in the district, including 1,437 urban houses and 81,974 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 669 villages in senapati district.

The Senapati 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.

Mao-Maram is the largest subdivision in senapati district by both area and population. Paomata is the smallest subdivision in senapati district by both area and population. There are 6 subdivisions in Senapati district. Here is the list of all Senapati Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Senapati District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Mao Maram1,0371,63,380
2Paomata23153,901
3Purul30568,123
4Sadar Hills East76563,364
5Sadar Hills West47671,844
6Saitu Gamphazol45758,536

Population of Senapati District

The population of Senapati 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 Senapati, 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 4,79,148 4,71,672 7,476
Total Male Population 2,47,323 2,43,603 3,720
Total Female Population 2,31,825 2,28,069 3,756
Child Population (Age 0–6) 63,335 62,319 1,016
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 33,463 32,947 516
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 29,872 29,372 500
Literate Population 2,64,477 2,58,978 5,499
Literate Male Population 1,48,012 1,45,129 2,883
Literate Female Population 1,16,465 1,13,849 2,616
Illiterate Population 2,14,671 2,12,694 1,977
Illiterate Male Population 99,311 98,474 837
Illiterate Female Population 1,15,360 1,14,220 1,140
Households 83,411 81,974 1,437

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Senapati. 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 1,000 997 3
SC Male Population 536 535 1
SC Female Population 464 462 2
Total ST Population 4,19,210 4,13,555 5,655
ST Male Population 2,14,519 2,11,741 2,778
ST Female Population 2,04,691 2,01,814 2,877
Population Density 147 / km² 144 / km² N/A