The Bishnupur district of Manipur had a population of 2,37,399 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 2,72,625 by 2025. It has an area of 496 sq km and population density of 479 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 999 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 75.85%.The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 73.76% and Manipuri is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 37 urban and 63 rural, and rural areas account for 63.14% of the total population.There are a total of 46,580 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Bishnupur |
| State | Manipur |
| Total population 2011 | 2,37,399 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 2,72,625 |
| Estimated population 2026 | 2,74,857 |
| District area (sq km) | 496 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 479 |
| Urban population share | 36.86% |
| Rural population share | 63.14% |
| Overall literacy rate | 75.85% |
| Overall sex ratio | 999 females per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 933 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total households | 46,580 |
- Population is around two lakh forty thousand
- Rural areas hold majority of people
- Literacy is decent but room for improvement
- Sex ratio is almost equal
Population and Demographic Profile
| Total population 2011 | 2,37,399 |
| Male population 2011 | 1,18,782 |
| Female population 2011 | 1,18,617 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 | 13.93% |
| Share in Manipur population | 8.31% |
| Total child population (0–6 years) | 31,303 |
| Child population share | 13.19% |
| Male child population (0–6 years) | 16,192 |
| Female child population (0–6 years) | 15,111 |
- Equal number of males and females
- Children make up over thirteen percent
- Growth has been steady over years
- District is small part of state
Historic Census Data 1951–2011
| Census year | Population | Decadal growth % |
| 1951 | 57,340 | - |
| 1961 | 79,010 | 37.78% |
| 1971 | 1,08,870 | 37.69% |
| 1981 | 1,41,760 | 30.31% |
| 1991 | 1,80,740 | 27.52% |
| 2001 | 2,08,368 | 15.27% |
| 2011 | 2,37,399 | 13.93% |
- Fast growth happened in sixties and seventies
- Recent decades show slower rise
- Population has quadrupled since 1951
- Trends point to stable future
Population Projections 2025–2036
| Year | Estimated population |
| 2025 | 2,72,625 |
| 2026 | 2,74,857 |
| 2027 | 2,77,090 |
| 2028 | 2,79,240 |
| 2029 | 2,81,473 |
| 2030 | 2,83,622 |
| 2031 | 2,85,607 |
| 2032 | 2,87,343 |
| 2033 | 2,89,080 |
| 2034 | 2,90,816 |
| 2035 | 2,92,553 |
| 2036 | 2,94,289 |
- Growth rate is under one percent yearly
- Population may touch three lakhs soon
- Projections help in planning needs
- Slow rise expected ahead
Sex Ratio and Child Sex Ratio
| Overall sex ratio | 999 females per 1000 males |
| Sex ratio 2001 | 993 females per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio (0–6 years) | 933 girls per 1000 boys |
| Child sex ratio 2001 | 952 girls per 1000 boys |
| Urban sex ratio | 1006 females per 1000 males |
| Rural sex ratio | 994 females per 1000 males |
- Balanced sex ratio overall
- Slight drop in child ratio
- Urban areas have better numbers
- Improvement seen from past census
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Overall literacy rate | 75.85% |
| Male literacy rate | 85.11% |
| Female literacy rate | 66.68% |
| Total literates | 1,56,333 |
| Male literates | 87,313 |
| Female literates | 69,020 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Details
| Area | Average literacy | Male/Female literacy |
| Urban | 79.64% | 88.03% / 71.40% |
| Rural | 73.63% | 83.40% / 63.89% |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy |
| Hindu | 77.32% |
| Other religions | 77.19% |
| Muslim | 56.86% |
| Christian | 80.67% |
- Literacy above national average
- Males lead in reading writing skills
- Urban literacy is higher
- Gap between genders exists
Religion Wise Population Data
| Religion | Population | Share % |
| Hindu | 1,75,102 | 73.76 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 38,457 | 16.20 |
| Muslim | 18,691 | 7.87 |
| Christian | 4,264 | 1.80 |
| Buddhist | 76 | 0.03 |
| Sikh | 56 | 0.02 |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01 |
| Religion not stated | 737 | 0.31 |
- Hindus form the largest group
- Local faiths are also common
- Small minorities live here
- Diverse religious scene
Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
| SC population | 22,113 |
| SC male | 11,085 |
| SC female | 11,028 |
| SC share | 9.31% |
| SC sex ratio | 995 |
| ST population | 3,287 |
| ST male | 1,625 |
| ST female | 1,662 |
| ST share | 1.38% |
| ST sex ratio | 1023 |
- SC community is near ten percent
- ST numbers are quite low
- Good sex ratios in both groups
- Part of district social fabric
Child Population and Child Demographics
| Total child population (0–6 years) | 31,303 |
| Child share in total population | 13.19% |
| Male children (0–6 years) | 16,192 |
| Female children (0–6 years) | 15,111 |
| Child sex ratio | 933 girls per 1000 boys |
| Urban child population | 11,194 |
| Rural child population | 20,109 |
- Children form good part of population
- More boys than girls in young age
- Rural children outnumber urban
- Share has dropped from past
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Major language | Manipuri (Meitei) |
| Other languages | Local dialects and tribal tongues |
- Manipuri is spoken by most
- Tribal languages in villages
- Cultural mix in daily life
Population Density and Area Statistics
| District area | 496 sq km |
| Population density 2011 | 479 persons per sq km |
| Population density 2001 | 420 persons per sq km |
| Total households | 46,580 |
| Houseless families | 63 |
| Houseless persons | 328 |
- Density has increased over time
- Area is small for the state
- Almost all have house cover
- Few without proper shelter
Urban and Rural Population Distribution
| Area type | Population | Share % |
| Urban population | 87,505 | 36.86 |
| Rural population | 1,49,894 | 63.14 |
Urban Area Demographics
| Urban male population | 43,611 |
| Urban female population | 43,894 |
| Urban sex ratio | 1006 |
| Urban child population | 11,194 |
| Urban literacy | 79.64% |
Rural Area Demographics
| Rural male population | 75,171 |
| Rural female population | 74,723 |
| Rural sex ratio | 994 |
| Rural child population | 20,109 |
| Rural literacy | 73.63% |
- Rural majority in living
- Urban growth is picking up
- Literacy higher in towns
- Sex ratio fine in both
Workforce and Worker Profile
| Total workers | 1,09,937 |
| Male workers | 62,807 |
| Female workers | 47,130 |
| Worker share in population | 46.31% |
- Nearly half are working age
- Women also join workforce
- Main jobs in fields and trade
Administrative Divisions, Towns and Villages
| Number of towns | 7 |
| Number of villages | 49 |
| Subdistricts / tahsils | Multiple tahsils cover the area |
- Few towns dot the landscape
- Villages form the rural base
- Tahsils manage local admin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bishnupur population in 2011: 2,37,399 people
- Sex ratio in Bishnupur district: 999 females per thousand males
- Literacy rate of Bishnupur: 75.85 percent overall
- Urban rural split in Bishnupur: 37 percent urban 63 percent rural
- Child population share in Bishnupur: 13.19 percent