Chandel Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chandel district in Manipur.
Administrative Details of Chandel
Chandel comprises 437 villages, of which 430 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 28,801, spread across 3,313 square kilometers.
| Villages | 437(430 inhabited • 7 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 28,801 |
| Total Area | 3,313 km² |
Chandel Urban & Rural Population
Chandel had 16,847 people in urban areas (11.7%) and 1,27,335 people in rural areas (88.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,27,335 | 88.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 16,847 | 11.7% |
| Total | 1,44,182 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chandel
The total population comprises 74,579 males (51.7%) and 69,603 females (48.3%). The sex ratio is 933 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 65,909 | 8,670 | 74,579 |
| 👩 Female | 61,426 | 8,177 | 69,603 |
Literacy Rate in Chandel
The literacy rate is 62.63%. Male literacy stands at 68.45% while female literacy is 56.39%, indicating a gender gap of 12.06 percentage points. The total literate population is 90,302.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 45,143 | 5,910 | 51,053 |
| Literate (Female) | 34,874 | 4,375 | 39,249 |
| Total Literate | 80,017 | 10,285 | 90,302 |
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About Chandel Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chandel in Manipur has a total population of 1,44,182 with a literacy rate of 62.63% and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chandel district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.