Manipur

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population

28 Lakh

0.2% of India

Districts

Area

21,486 km²

Literacy Rate

67.1%

National: 63.0%

Sex Ratio

986

National: 943

Manipur is India's 25th most populous state with a population of 28 Lakh spread across 16 districts covering 21,486sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 67.1%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational

Population Density130 /km²▼379 /km²

Sex Ratio986▲943

Literacy Rate67.1%▲63.0%

SC Population3.5%▼16.6%

ST Population39.9%▲8.7%

Worker Participation45.6%▲39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational

Child Stunting25.8%▼33.2%

Child Wasting10.1%▼18.4%

Underweight Children14.1%▼29.1%

Child Anaemia42.0%▼65.2%

Women Anaemia28.4%▼55.3%

Full Vaccination64.1%▼77.4%

Institutional Delivery68.6%▼88.5%

Improved Sanitation73.3%▲72.4%

Clean Cooking Fuel56.4%▲54.6%

Health Insurance15.3%▼41.3%

Safe Drinking Water68.0%▼93.6%

Electricity Access97.2%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational

Child Marriage16.3%▼20.6%

Teen Pregnancy8.6%▲6.6%

Female Literacy Gap11.0%▼14.1%

Female Work Gap10.5%▼23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational

MSME Density83.2 per 1k pop▲42.6 per 1k pop

Total MSMEs (avg per district)10.2k▼61.7k

Manufacturing Share47.5%▲24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational

Pending Cases843 per lakh▼3585 per lakh

Cases Delayed (%)25.7%▼35.5%

Monthly Disposal Ratio0.69▼0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational

SC/ST Atrocities0.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh

Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh

Child Abuse (POCSO)6.5 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh

Cyber Crime1.0 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

Climate Vulnerability

IndicatorStateNational

Climate Vulnerability Index0.59▲0.56

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest

1. Noney19.3%

2. Tamenglong19.3%

3. Kamjang16.0%

4. Ukhrul16.0%

5. Kakching14.9%

Lowest

1. Senapati12.9%

2. Bishnupur11.7%

3. Imphal West10.2%

4. Churachandpur9.8%

5. Pherzawl9.8%

Electricity Access

Highest

1. Chandel99.9%

2. Tengnoupal99.9%

3. Imphal West99.4%

4. Kangpokpi98.8%

5. Senapati98.8%

Lowest

1. Ukhrul95.0%

2. Churachandpur94.0%

3. Pherzawl94.0%

4. Noney93.6%

5. Tamenglong93.6%

Small Business Density

Highest

1. Jiribam674.5

2. Pherzawl127.7

3. Imphal East71.7

4. Imphal West68.6

5. Bishnupur63.3

Lowest

1. Chandel24.7

2. Ukhrul23.0

3. Tamenglong17.2

4. Kamjang16.0

5. Kangpokpi12.5

All Districts

16 districts

District	Population	Literacy %	Sex Ratio	Density /km²
Imphal West	5,17,992	75.8%	1031	1,223
Imphal East	4,12,275	72.0%	1025	939
Thoubal	2,86,687	63.1%	1002	879
Kangpokpi	2,47,505	59.4%	946	179
Bishnupur	2,37,399	65.9%	999	524
Churachandpur	2,26,884	72.0%	974	98
Senapati	1,75,019	49.5%	919	99
Ukhrul	1,38,382	70.6%	942	70
Kakching	1,35,481	65.3%	1003	532
Tamenglong	1,03,980	60.6%	945	34
Chandel	85,072	65.1%	921	42
Tengnoupal	59,110	59.0%	951	52
Pherzawl	47,259	69.0%	977	21
Kamjang	45,616	70.3%	943	19
Jiribam	43,838	63.1%	945	295
Noney	36,671	60.0%	939	30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manipur?

Manipur has a population of 28 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 25th most populous state. The population is spread across 16 districts.

How many districts are in Manipur?

Manipur has 16 districts covering a total area of 21,486 sq km.

Which district in Manipur has the highest literacy rate?

Imphal West has the highest literacy rate in Manipur at 75.8%, compared to the state average of 67.1%.

What is Manipur's sex ratio?

Manipur has a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.

Data Sources

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)

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