Chandel
District in Manipur
Chandel is a district in Manipur with a population of 85.1k spread across 2,015 sq km. Its literacy rate of 65.1% is below the state average of 67.1% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 986. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 43.3% | 43.5% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 64.7% | 61.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 79.7% | 81.1% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 911.639 | 928.719 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 28.1% | 44.9% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 21.0 | 20.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 18.2% | 15.7% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | — | 5.3 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chandel district?
Chandel has a population of 85.1k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 42 people per sq km across 2,015 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Chandel?
Chandel has a literacy rate of 65.1%, which is below the Manipur average of 67.1% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Chandel compare to Manipur?
Chandel has a sex ratio of 921 (below state average of 986) and a literacy rate of 65.1% (below state average of 67.1%).
What data sources are used for Chandel?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.