Quick Overview: Manipur Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population (2025): 3,436,948 (projected between 32.79-37.56 Lakhs, depending on source)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 1,731,460 to 1,645,000
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 1,705,488 to 1,635,000
- Area: 22,327 sq. km
- Sex Ratio (2025): 985-986 females per 1000 males
- Population Density: 128 per sq. km (2025)
- Urban Population: 834,154 (29.21%) [2011]; 8.34 Lakh est. [2025]
- Rural Population: 2,021,640 (70.79%) [2011]; 20.22 Lakh est. [2025]
- Literacy Rate: 76.94% (Male: 83.58%, Female: 70.26%)
Historical Population: 1901-2025
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 284,465 | - | - | 140,000 | 145,000 |
| 1911 | 346,000 | 61,760 | 21.7% | 171,000 | 176,000 |
| 1921 | 384,000 | 37,790 | 10.92% | 188,000 | 196,000 |
| 1931 | 446,000 | 61,590 | 16.04% | 216,000 | 230,000 |
| 1941 | 512,000 | 66,460 | 14.92% | 249,000 | 263,000 |
| 1951 | 578,000 | 65,570 | 12.8% | 284,000 | 294,000 |
| 1961 | 780,000 | 202,000 | 35.04% | 387,000 | 393,000 |
| 1971 | 1,073,000 | 293,000 | 37.53% | 542,000 | 531,000 |
| 1981 | 1,421,000 | 348,000 | 32.46% | 721,000 | 700,000 |
| 1991 | 1,837,000 | 416,000 | 29.29% | 938,000 | 899,000 |
| 2001 | 2,294,000 | 457,000 | 24.86% | 1,162,000 | 1,132,000 |
| 2011 | 2,855,794 | 562,000 | 24.49% | 1,438,586 | 1,417,208 |
| 2021 (proj) | 3,500,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 (proj, alt) | 3,436,948 / 3,750,000 | ~14.84% | - | ~1,731,460 | ~1,705,488 |
Population Projections: 2025-2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.80 Lac (32,79,538) | 14.84% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 33.06 Lac (33,06,395) | 15.78% | 0.94% ↑ |
| 2027 | 33.33 Lac (33,33,252) | 16.72% | 0.94% ↑ |
| 2028 | 33.59 Lac (33,59,115) | 17.62% | 0.9% ↑ |
| 2029 | 33.86 Lac (33,85,972) | 18.56% | 0.94% ↑ |
| 2030 | 34.12 Lac (34,11,834) | 19.47% | 0.91% ↑ |
| 2031 | 34.36 Lac (34,35,707) | 20.31% | 0.84% ↑ |
| 2032 | 34.57 Lac (34,56,595) | 21.04% | 0.73% ↑ |
| 2033 | 34.77 Lac (34,77,484) | 21.77% | 0.73% ↑ |
| 2034 | 34.98 Lac (34,98,373) | 22.50% | 0.73% ↑ |
| 2035 | 35.19 Lac (35,19,262) | 23.23% | 0.73% ↑ |
| 2036 | 35.40 Lac (35,40,151) | 23.96% | 0.73% ↑ |
Sex Ratio Data
- State Average 2025: 985-986 females per 1000 males
- 2011 Census: 985 females per 1000 males (rural 969, urban 1027)
- By Religion (2011): Hindu – 983, Christian – 980, Muslim – 992, Other – 1021
- By Districts (2011): Highest – Imphal West (1031); Lowest – Chandel (933)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 986 |
| Urban Area | 1027 |
| Rural Area | 969 |
Child Population (0-6) & Literacy
- Child Population (0-6 Age) (2011): 375,357
- Boys (0-6): 194,484; Girls: 180,873
- Child Sex Ratio: 930 (2011)
- Overall Literacy Rate (2011): 76.94% (Male: 83.58%, Female: 70.26%)
- Urban Literacy Rate: 85.38% (Male: 91.68%, Female: 79.31%)
- Rural Literacy Rate: 73.40% (Male: 80.29%, Female: 66.34%)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.94% | 83.58% | 70.26% |
| Urban Area | 85.38% | 91.68% | 79.31% |
| Rural Area | 73.4% | 80.29% | 66.34% |
| Religion | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.98% | 89.27% | 74.61% |
| Christian | 72.62% | 77.4% | 67.79% |
| Muslim | 67.76% | 80.33% | 55.22% |
| Other religions | 81.62% | 88.75% | 74.72% |
Religionwise Population: Manipur (2025 & 2011)
| Description | 2011 | 2020 | 2025 Estimate | % 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindus | 1,181,876 | 1,181,876 | 1,422,388 | 41.39% |
| Muslims | 239,836 | 239,836 | 288,643 | 8.40% |
| Christians | 1,179,043 | 1,179,043 | 1,418,978 | 41.29% |
| Sikhs | 1,527 | 1,527 | 1,838 | 0.05% |
| Buddhists | 7,084 | 7,084 | 8,526 | 0.25% |
| Jains | 1,692 | 1,692 | 2,036 | 0.06% |
| Not Stated | 10,969 | 10,969 | 13,201 | 0.38% |
| Others | 233,767 | 233,767 | 281,339 | 8.19% |
| Total | 2,855,794 | 2,855,794 | 3,436,948 | 100.00% |
SC/ST & Worker Data
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % of Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 97,328 | 48,863 | 48,465 | 3.41% | 992 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1,167,422 | 588,279 | 579,143 | 40.88% | 985 |
| Workers | 1,304,610 | 739,408 | 565,202 | 45.68% | - |
Urban & Rural Population Data
| Category | Total Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Population (%) | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 834,154 | 411,702 | 422,452 | 1027 | 29.21% | 85.38% |
| Rural | 2,021,640 | 1,026,884 | 994,756 | 969 | 70.79% | 73.40% |
District-wise Population (2011/2025)
| District Name | 2011 Population | Estimated Population 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Bishnupur | 237,399 | 285,710 |
| Chandel | 144,182 | 173,523 |
| Churachandpur | 274,143 | 329,931 |
| Imphal East | 456,113 | 548,932 |
| Imphal West | 517,992 | 623,403 |
| Senapati | 479,148 | 576,655 |
| Tamenglong | 140,651 | 169,273 |
| Thoubal | 422,168 | 508,079 |
| Ukhrul | 183,998 | 221,442 |
City-wise Population (2011/2025)
| City Name | 2011 Population | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Imphal | 268,243 | 322,830 |
Socio-Economic Facts (2011)
- Households: 557,859 (5.58 Lakh)
- Total Towns: 51
- Total Villages: 2,582
- Owned Houses: 93.73% | Rented: 4.76%
- Single Family: 77.78%
- Access to Banking/NBFC: 28.64%
- Internet penetration (2011): 2.03% (expected to increase post-2021)
- Car ownership: 5.73%; Two-wheelers: 18.23%
- Increase in Health/Life Insurance purchase reported
- Imphal: Capital & Largest City