Chandel District Population 2011–2026: Religion | Literacy | Density | Sex Ratio

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The Chandel district of Manipur had a population of 1,44,182 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,65,576 by 2025. It has an area of 3,313 sq km and population density of 44 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 934 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 71.11%.The child sex ratio is 922 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Christian with 89.5% and local tribal languages are the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 12 urban and 88 rural, and rural areas account for 88.32% of the total population.There are a total of 28,801 households in the district.

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

District nameChandel
StateManipur
Total population 20111,44,182
Estimated population 20251,65,576
Estimated population 20261,66,932
District area (sq km)3,313
Population density (per sq km)44
Urban population share11.68%
Rural population share88.32%
Overall literacy rate71.11%
Overall sex ratio934 females per 1000 males
Child sex ratio (0-6 years)922 girls per 1000 boys
Total households28,801
  • Population around one forty four thousand
  • Vast rural hill landscape
  • Literacy close to national average
  • Low people per square km

Population and Demographic Profile

Total population 20111,44,182
Male population 201174,579
Female population 201169,603
Population growth 2001–201121.85%
Child population (0–6 years)17,187
Child population share11.92%
Male child population8,945
Female child population8,242
  • Males more than females
  • Children under twelve percent
  • Moderate growth last decade

Historic Census Data 1951–2011

Census yearPopulationGrowth %
195124,049-
196127,68115.09
197138,72139.90
198156,44045.76
199171,00725.81
20011,18,32766.62
20111,44,18221.85
  • Huge jump in 2001
  • Consistent rise over years
  • Slowed down recently
  • From twenty four k to one forty four k

Population Projections 2025–2036

YearEstimated population
20251,65,576
20261,66,932
20271,68,288
20281,69,594
20291,70,950
20301,72,256
20311,73,461
20321,74,515
20331,75,570
20341,76,625
20351,77,679
20361,78,734
  • Will reach one sixty five thousand soon
  • Annual rise under one percent
  • Projections show slow growth
  • Helps plan for future

Sex Ratio and Child Sex Ratio

Overall sex ratio934 females per 1000 males
Sex ratio 2001981 females per 1000 males
Child sex ratio (0–6 years)922 girls per 1000 boys
Child sex ratio 2001962 girls per 1000 boys
Urban sex ratio944 females per 1000 males
Rural sex ratio932 females per 1000 males

Sex Ratio by Religion

ReligionSex Ratio
Christian1010
Hindu362
Muslim775
Buddhist852
  • Ratio below national level
  • Dropped from 2001
  • Christian group has good balance
  • Child ratio also lower

Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy

Overall literacy rate71.11%
Male literacy rate77.78%
Female literacy rate63.96%
Total literates90,302
Male literates51,053
Female literates39,249

Urban and Rural Literacy Details

AreaAverage literacyMale/Female literacy
Urban71.47%79.52%/62.88%
Rural71.06%77.56%/64.10%

Literacy Rate by Religion

ReligionAverage literacy
Christian69.88%
Hindu85.57%
Muslim68.07%
Buddhist75.83%
  • Near national literacy mark
  • Male female gap present
  • Hindus top the list
  • Urban rural almost same

Religion Wise Population Data

ReligionPopulationShare %
Christian1,29,04989.50
Hindu10,8107.50
Muslim3,0862.14
Buddhist4000.28
Other religions3540.25
Religion not stated2880.20
Sikh1360.09
Jain590.04
  • Christians dominate the area
  • Hindu second in line
  • Small other groups
  • Tribal faiths also noted

Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)

SC population540
SC male321
SC female219
SC share0.37%
SC sex ratio683
ST population1,28,280
ST male63,622
ST female64,658
ST share88.97%
ST sex ratio1017
  • ST majority in district
  • SC very few
  • ST women outnumber men
  • Tribal culture strong

Child Population and Child Demographics

Total child population (0–6 years)17,187
Child share11.92%
Male children8,945
Female children8,242
Child sex ratio922
Urban child population2,457
Rural child population14,730
  • Children less than twelve percent
  • More boys than girls
  • Rural has majority kids
  • Share dropped from 2001

Languages and Cultural Profile

Major languagesTribal dialects, Manipuri
Common useLocal tribal tongues dominant
  • Tribal languages main
  • Manipuri also spoken
  • Diverse hill cultures

Population Density and Area Statistics

District area3,313 sq km
Population density 201144 persons per sq km
Density 200136 persons per sq km
Total households28,801
Houseless persons170
  • Low density typical for hills
  • Area covers wide terrain
  • Most families housed

Urban and Rural Population Distribution

Area typePopulationShare %
Urban population16,84711.68
Rural population1,27,33588.32

Urban Area Demographics

Urban male8,670
Urban female8,177
Urban sex ratio944
Urban child population2,457
Urban literacy71.47%

Rural Area Demographics

Rural male65,909
Rural female61,426
Rural sex ratio932
Rural child population14,730
Rural literacy71.06%
  • Rural dominates living
  • Small urban pockets
  • Literacy similar across
  • Villages key to district

Workforce and Worker Profile

Total workers76,238
Male workers42,615
Female workers33,623
Worker share52.88%
  • Over half are workers
  • Women contribute much
  • Agriculture key job

Administrative Divisions, Towns and Villages

Number of towns1
Number of villages437
Subdistricts / tahsilsSeveral tahsils manage areas
  • One town only
  • Four thirty seven villages
  • Tahsils cover admin

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Chandel population 2011: 1,44,182 people
  • Sex ratio in Chandel: 934 females per thousand males
  • Literacy rate Chandel district: 71.11 percent
  • Major religion Chandel: Christian 89.5 percent
  • ST share in Chandel: 88.97 percent
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