Purul Subdivision - Senapati District, Manipur
Purul is an administrative subdivision in the Senapati district of Manipur, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Purul is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapahar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 305 km², including 305.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 880 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Purul Subdivision
Purul Subdivision has a total of 14 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 | Chofii | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Kapao | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Keiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Koide Makha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Koide Mathak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Laila | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Ngamju | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Oinam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Purul Akutpa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Purul Atongba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Purul Rosofii | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Raafii | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Thingba Khullen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Thingba Khunou | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Purul Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Purul Subdivision has a total population of 68,123 people, consisting of 36,218 males and 31,905 females. There are 10,540 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 223 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,123 | 68,123 | 0 |
| Male Population | 36,218 | 36,218 | 0 |
| Female Population | 31,905 | 31,905 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,540 | 10,540 | 0 |
| Population Density | 223 / km² | 223 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 35,678 literate people and 8,365 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 66,830 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,365 | 8,365 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 35,678 | 35,678 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,445 | 32,445 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 66,830 | 66,830 | 0 |
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.