Senapati District, Manipur
Senapati District is an administrative district in the state of Manipur, India. It is situated about 65 km from Imphal, the state capital of Manipur. The district headquarters is located at Senapati. Mao Naga, Maram Naga and Meitei are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 3,271 km².
List of Subdivisions in Senapati District
Senapati District is divided into 6 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 142 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chilivai Phaibung | 17 | — |
| 2 | Paomata | 22 | 231.00 |
| 3 | Purul | 14 | 305.00 |
| 4 | Song Song | 12 | — |
| 5 | Tadubi | 54 | — |
| 6 | Willong | 23 | — |
Population of Senapati District
As per the Census 2011, Senapati District has a total population of 4,79,148 people, consisting of 2,47,323 males and 2,31,825 females. There are 83,411 households in the district with an average population density of 146 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,79,148 | 4,71,672 | 7,476 |
| Male Population | 2,47,323 | 2,43,603 | 3,720 |
| Female Population | 2,31,825 | 2,28,069 | 3,756 |
| Total Households | 83,411 | 81,974 | 1,437 |
| Population Density | 146 / km² | 144 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 2,64,477 literate people and 63,335 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,000 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,19,210 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) | 63,335 | 62,319 | 1,016 |
| Literate Population | 2,64,477 | 2,58,978 | 5,499 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,14,671 | 2,12,694 | 1,977 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,000 | 997 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,19,210 | 4,13,555 | 5,655 |
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.