The Senapati district of Manipur had a population of about 4,79,148 in 2011
and it is expected to grow to around 5,54,751 by 2026. It has an area of 3,271
sq km and a population density of 146 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is
close to 938 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 63.6%. The
child sex ratio is 893 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian
with about 89.08% share and local tribal languages with English are the main
languages used in daily life by most residents. The district population is
about 1.56% urban and 98.44% rural, and rural population accounts for almost
the whole district population. There are a total of about 83,411 households in
the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
General population summary
| District name |
Senapati |
| State |
Manipur |
| Census year (last) |
2011 |
| Population 2011 |
4,79,148 |
| Estimated population 2025 |
5,50,245 |
| Estimated population 2026 |
5,54,751 |
| Area (sq km) |
3,271 |
| Population density (per sq km) |
146 |
| Urban population share |
1.56% |
| Rural population share |
98.44% |
| Total households |
83,411 |
Population and Historical Census Data
Population 2011 and 2001 comparison
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Population (approx in lakh) |
4.79 |
2.84 |
| Actual population |
4,79,148 |
2,83,621 |
| Male population |
2,47,323 |
1,46,548 |
| Female population |
2,31,825 |
1,37,073 |
| Population growth (2001–2011) |
68.94% |
36.09% |
| Area (sq km) |
3,271 |
3,271 |
| Density (persons per sq km) |
146 |
87 |
| Share in Manipur population |
16.78% |
12.36% |
Decadal population trend 1951–2011
| Census year |
Population |
Variation % |
| 1951 |
46,610 |
- |
| 1961 |
70,790 |
51.89% |
| 1971 |
1,02,290 |
44.50% |
| 1981 |
1,53,090 |
49.66% |
| 1991 |
2,08,410 |
36.13% |
| 2001 |
2,83,621 |
36.09% |
| 2011 |
4,79,148 |
68.94% |
- Total population is rising fast
- Growth after 2001 is very high
- Population density has almost doubled
- District holds big share in Manipur
Population Projections and Growth
Estimated population up to 2036
| Year |
Estimated population |
Total growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
5,50,245 |
14.84% |
| 2026 |
5,54,751 |
15.78% |
| 2027 |
5,59,257 |
16.72% |
| 2028 |
5,63,596 |
17.62% |
| 2029 |
5,68,102 |
18.56% |
| 2030 |
5,72,441 |
19.47% |
| 2031 |
5,76,447 |
20.31% |
| 2032 |
5,79,951 |
21.04% |
| 2033 |
5,83,456 |
21.77% |
| 2034 |
5,86,961 |
22.50% |
| 2035 |
5,90,466 |
23.23% |
| 2036 |
5,93,970 |
23.96% |
- Population is growing slowly after 2011
- Annual growth rate is under 1%
- Projected population crosses 5.9 lakh by 2036
- Planning needs to match this growth
Sex Ratio and Child Population
Overall and child sex ratio
| Indicator |
Value |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) |
938 |
| Sex ratio 2001 |
935 |
| Child sex ratio (0–6 years) |
893 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 |
840 |
Child population details
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Total child population (0–6) |
63,335 |
66,547 |
| Child share in total population |
13.22% |
23.46% |
| Male child (0–6) |
33,463 |
- |
| Female child (0–6) |
29,872 |
- |
- Sex ratio is below ideal level
- Child sex ratio shows some improvement
- Share of young children has reduced
- Gap between boys and girls still exists
Literacy Rate and Education Profile
Overall literacy levels
| Indicator |
Percentage |
| Average literacy rate |
63.6% |
| Male literacy rate |
69.21% |
| Female literacy rate |
57.67% |
Literacy by urban and rural area
| Category |
Average literacy |
Male/Female literacy |
| Total |
63.6% |
69.21% / 57.67% |
| Urban |
85.12% |
89.98% / 80.34% |
| Rural |
63.27% |
68.89% / 57.30% |
Literacy rate by religion
| Religion |
Average literacy |
Male/Female literacy |
| Christian |
62.71% |
67.94% / 57.29% |
| Hindu |
72.37% |
80.51% / 62.02% |
| Religion not stated |
73.97% |
77.89% / 70.02% |
| Buddhist |
61.37% |
70.50% / 51.70% |
- Literacy is higher in towns
- Females lag behind males in study
- Hindu and some small groups show higher literacy
- Education level is improving but slow
Religion and Caste Composition
Religion wise population share
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Christian |
4,26,819 |
89.08% |
| Hindu |
43,833 |
9.15% |
| Religion not stated |
3,002 |
0.63% |
| Buddhist |
2,409 |
0.50% |
| Muslim |
1,649 |
0.34% |
| Other religions and persuasions |
1,243 |
0.26% |
| Sikh |
140 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
53 |
0.01% |
Caste (SC and ST) profile
| Category |
Population |
Share in district |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) total |
1,000 |
0.21% |
| SC male |
536 |
- |
| SC female |
464 |
- |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) total |
4,19,210 |
87.49% |
| ST male |
2,14,519 |
- |
| ST female |
2,04,691 |
- |
- Christian population is dominant
- Most residents belong to tribal groups
- SC share is very small
- Minority religions have tiny numbers
Urban and Rural Population Distribution
Urban and rural census details
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population |
4,71,672 |
7,476 |
| Population share |
98.44% |
1.56% |
| Male population |
2,43,603 |
3,720 |
| Female population |
2,28,069 |
3,756 |
| Sex ratio |
937 |
1010 |
| Child population (0–6) |
62,319 |
1,016 |
| Child sex ratio (0–6) |
891 |
969 |
| Average literacy |
63.27% |
85.12% |
| Male literacy |
68.89% |
89.98% |
| Female literacy |
57.30% |
80.34% |
- Most people live in villages
- Urban share is very small
- Town areas show better literacy
- Rural parts need more services
Households, Area and Density
Basic area and housing statistics
| Indicator |
Value |
| Total area (sq km) |
3,271 |
| Population density (per sq km) |
146 |
| Total households |
83,411 |
| Houseless families |
45 |
| Houseless persons |
227 |
- Average density is moderate
- Most families have some roof
- Few families still live without shelter
- Area is large with scattered villages
Workforce and Employment Pattern
Worker profile in the district
| Indicator |
Count |
Share in population |
| Total workers |
2,33,622 |
48.76% |
| Male workers |
1,24,143 |
- |
| Female workers |
1,09,479 |
- |
- Almost half people take part in work
- Male worker share is slightly higher
- Female workers also form big share
- Many households depend on rural jobs
Administrative Units, Towns and Villages
Administrative and settlement details
| Administrative unit |
Number |
| Towns |
1 |
| Villages |
686 |
- District is mainly village based
- Only one town is notified
- Local bodies manage many small villages
- Road links are key for services
Sex Ratio by Area and Religion
Sex ratio pattern
| Category |
Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) |
| Total population |
938 |
| Urban area |
1010 |
| Rural area |
937 |
Sex ratio by religion
| Religion |
Sex ratio |
| Christian |
953 |
| Hindu |
799 |
| Religion not stated |
978 |
| Buddhist |
945 |
- Urban areas show better balance
- Some groups have low female share
- Christian community has near balanced ratio
- Improvement is still needed across groups
Language and Demographic Notes
Language and social pattern
| Aspect |
Details |
| Main language use |
Local tribal languages with wide use of English |
| Major social group |
Scheduled Tribes with strong village communities |
| Lifestyle pattern |
Rural, hill based, farming and allied work |
- Local tongues dominate daily life
- English is used for study and offices
- Village culture is very strong
- Most families rely on land and forest
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What is the population of Senapati district 2011: It is 4,79,148 people
- Is Senapati mostly rural or urban: It is mainly a rural district
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Which religion is largest in Senapati: Christian community is the largest
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How is the literacy rate in Senapati: Literacy is moderate and higher in
towns
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What is the population density of Senapati: It is 146 persons per sq km