Kakching

Kakching is a Town and Subdivision in Thoubal 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 information the sub-district code of Kakching Block (CD) is 01878. Total area of kakching subdivision is 190 km² including 177.85 km² rural area and 12.15 km² urban area. Kakching subdivision has a population of 1,35,481 peoples, out of which urban population is 48,649 while rural population is 86,832. Kakching has a sex ratio of approximately 1002 females for every 1,000 males. Kakching subdivision has a population density of 713.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 28,572 houses in the sub-district, including 10,516 urban houses and 18,056 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.26% population of kakching subdivision is literate, out of which 72.76% males and 57.78% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kakching Subdivision

Kakching Subdivision has a total of 37 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 Kakching Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aimol Khullel N/A Kakching (8 km)
2Aimol Khunou N/A Kakching (8 km)
3Arong Nongmaikhong Arong Nongmaikhong Kakching (24 km)
4Chairel Chairel Kakching Khunou (9 km)
5Elangkhangpokpi N/A Kakching (15 km)
6Hiyanglam I N/A Kakching (3 km)
7Hiyanglam Ii N/A Kakching (5 km)
8Irengband Irengband Kakching (2 km)
9Kangoi N/A Kakching (14 km)
10Keirak Keirak Kakching (1 km)
11Kharungpat N/A Kakching Mcl (14 km)
12Khoidum Sekmaijin Kakching (7 km)
13Laijing N/A Kakching (2 km)
14Laimanai Mayeng Lamjao Kakching (11 km)
15Lakhi Maru N/A Kakching
16Langmeidong Langmeidong Kakching (13 km)
17Laphupat Sekmaijin Kakching (17 km)
18Loushipat N/A Kakching (12 km)
19Mahou N/A Kakching
20Mantak N/A Kakching (2 km)
21Maring Phunal N/A Kakching (2 km)
22Mayenglamjao Mayeng Lamjao Kakching (9 km)
23Nungoo N/A Sugnu (7 km)
24Nungoo Wapokpi N/A Kakching Khunou (11 km)
25Pallel Pallel Kakching (13 km)
26Purul Tampak N/A Kakching (9 km)
27Serou Serou Sugnu (3 km)
28Tangjeng Pangaltabi Sugnu (4 km)
29Thongam N/A Kakching Khunou (2 km)
30Thongjao Waikhong Kakching Khunou (6 km)
31Thounaojam N/A Kakching (11 km)
32Tonsel N/A Kakching
33Toupokpi N/A Sugnu (6 km)
34Wabagai N/A Kakching (3 km)
35Waikhong Laimanai Waikhong Kakching Khunou (6 km)
36Waikhong Ningthoumanai Waikhong Kakching Khunou (6 km)
37Wangoo Wangoo Kakching Khunou (10 km)

Population of Kakching Subdivision

The population profile of Kakching 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 Kakching's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,35,481 86,832 48,649
Male Population 67,642 43,449 24,193
Female Population 67,839 43,383 24,456
Child Population (Age 0–6) 18,682 12,445 6,237
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,587 6,355 3,232
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,095 6,090 3,005
Literate Population 88,418 54,140 34,278
Literate Male Population 49,218 30,686 18,532
Literate Female Population 39,200 23,454 15,746
Illiterate Population 47,063 32,692 14,371
Illiterate Male Population 18,424 12,763 5,661
Illiterate Female Population 28,639 19,929 8,710
Total Households 28,572 18,056 10,516

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kakching Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 39,351 3,828 35,523
SC Male Population 19,522 1,917 17,605
SC Female Population 19,829 1,911 17,918
Total ST Population 1,154 517 637
ST Male Population 596 251 345
ST Female Population 558 266 292
Population Density 713 / km² 488 / km² 4,004 / km²