The Tamenglong district of Manipur had a population of 1,40,651 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,61,521 by 2025. It has an area of 4391 sq km and population density of 32 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 944 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 70.05%.The child sex ratio is 917 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Christian with 95.81% and tribal languages are the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 14 urban and 86 rural, and rural areas account for 86.23% of the total population.There are a total of 25,039 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Tamenglong |
| State | Manipur |
| Total population 2011 | 1,40,651 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 1,61,521 |
| Estimated population 2026 | 1,62,844 |
| District area (sq km) | 4,391 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 32 |
| Urban population share | 13.77% |
| Rural population share | 86.23% |
| Overall literacy rate | 70.05% |
| Overall sex ratio | 944 females per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 917 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total households | 25,039 |
- Population near one forty thousand
- Large rural spread in hills
- Literacy just below national
- Very low density area
Population and Demographic Profile
| Total population 2011 | 1,40,651 |
| Male population 2011 | 72,371 |
| Female population 2011 | 68,280 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 | 26.15% |
| Child population (0–6 years) | 19,307 |
| Child population share | 13.73% |
| Male child population | 10,072 |
| Female child population | 9,235 |
- Males outnumber females slightly
- Children around fourteen percent
- Good growth over decade
- State share near five percent
Historic Census Data 1951–2011
| Census year | Population | Growth % |
| 1951 | 33,519 | - |
| 1961 | 37,670 | 12.38 |
| 1971 | 46,030 | 22.21 |
| 1981 | 62,290 | 35.31 |
| 1991 | 86,280 | 38.51 |
| 2001 | 1,11,499 | 29.23 |
| 2011 | 1,40,651 | 26.15 |
- Fastest growth in nineties
- Over four times since 1951
- Steady hill population rise
- Recent pace a bit slower
Population Projections 2025–2036
| Year | Estimated population |
| 2025 | 1,61,521 |
| 2026 | 1,62,844 |
| 2027 | 1,64,167 |
| 2028 | 1,65,441 |
| 2029 | 1,66,763 |
| 2030 | 1,68,037 |
| 2031 | 1,69,213 |
| 2032 | 1,70,242 |
| 2033 | 1,71,270 |
| 2034 | 1,72,299 |
| 2035 | 1,73,328 |
| 2036 | 1,74,357 |
- Heading to one sixty thousand
- Growth under one percent yearly
- Will hit one seventy four k by 2036
- Projections for local use
Sex Ratio and Child Sex Ratio
| Overall sex ratio | 944 females per 1000 males |
| Sex ratio 2001 | 922 females per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio (0–6 years) | 917 girls per 1000 boys |
| Child sex ratio 2001 | 936 girls per 1000 boys |
| Urban sex ratio | 969 females per 1000 males |
| Rural sex ratio | 940 females per 1000 males |
- Ratio above national
- Improved since 2001
- Urban higher than rural
- Child ratio bit low
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Overall literacy rate | 70.05% |
| Male literacy rate | 76.09% |
| Female literacy rate | 63.69% |
| Total literates | 85,006 |
| Male literates | 47,403 |
| Female literates | 37,603 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Details
| Area | Average literacy | Male/Female |
| Urban | 86.95% | 90.64%/83.15% |
| Rural | 67.36% | 73.80%/60.54% |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy |
| Christian | 69.75% |
| Hindu | 89.87% |
| Other religions | 55.63% |
| Muslim | Not detailed |
- Literacy up from past census
- Urban much higher
- Hindus lead in rates
- Female gap to close
Religion Wise Population Data
| Religion | Population | Share % |
| Christian | 1,34,760 | 95.81 |
| Hindu | 2,995 | 2.13 |
| Other religions | 1,144 | 0.81 |
| Religion not stated | 622 | 0.44 |
| Muslim | 589 | 0.42 |
| Buddhist | 425 | 0.30 |
| Sikh | 59 | 0.04 |
| Jain | 57 | 0.04 |
- Christians nearly all
- Hindu small group
- Tiny minorities
- Strong faith community
Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)
| SC population | 22 |
| SC male | 17 |
| SC female | 5 |
| SC share | 0.02% |
| ST population | 1,34,626 |
| ST male | 68,226 |
| ST female | 66,400 |
| ST share | 95.72% |
| ST sex ratio | 974 |
- ST almost total population
- SC numbers negligible
- Tribal district fully
- Balanced ST gender
Child Population and Child Demographics
| Total child population (0–6 years) | 19,307 |
| Child share | 13.73% |
| Male children | 10,072 |
| Female children | 9,235 |
| Child sex ratio | 917 |
| Urban child population | 2,683 |
| Rural child population | 16,624 |
- Children over thirteen percent
- Boys more in child count
- Rural kids majority
- Slight drop in share
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Major languages | Tribal dialects |
| Common | Local tongues in villages |
- Tribal speech dominant
- Hill dialects vary
- Culture tied to language
Population Density and Area Statistics
| District area | 4,391 sq km |
| Population density 2011 | 32 persons per sq km |
| Density 2001 | 25 persons per sq km |
| Total households | 25,039 |
| Houseless families | 48 |
- Low density over big land
- Density up from past
- Few without homes
- Hill terrain sparse
Urban and Rural Population Distribution
| Area type | Population | Share % |
| Urban population | 19,363 | 13.77 |
| Rural population | 1,21,288 | 86.23 |
Urban Area Demographics
| Urban male | 9,837 |
| Urban female | 9,526 |
| Urban sex ratio | 969 |
| Urban child population | 2,683 |
| Urban literacy | 86.95% |
Rural Area Demographics
| Rural male | 62,534 |
| Rural female | 58,754 |
| Rural sex ratio | 940 |
| Rural child population | 16,624 |
| Rural literacy | 67.36% |
- Rural life for most
- Urban small but educated
- Good urban gender balance
- Villages core of district
Workforce and Worker Profile
| Total workers | 70,675 |
| Male workers | 37,237 |
| Female workers | 33,438 |
| Worker share | 50.25% |
- Half population working
- Women half of workers
- Farming and forest jobs
Administrative Divisions, Towns and Villages
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of villages | 175 |
| Subdistricts | Tamenglong West, Tamenglong East |
- One town center
- 175 villages scattered
- Two main tahsils
Frequently Asked Questions
- Tamenglong 2011 population: 1,40,651 total
- Sex ratio Tamenglong district: 944 females per thousand
- Literacy in Tamenglong: 70.05 percent average
- Christian share in Tamenglong: 95.81 percent
- ST population Tamenglong: 95.72 percent