Manipur, the northeast part of India. It covers about 22,327 square kilometres. Before, Manipur had just 9 districts. However, in December 2016, to manage things better, the government of Manipur made 7 new districts. Now, there are 16 districts in total.
Check out the article to learn more about the demographics of the districts in Manipur. For instance, you will get insight into the population and the area covered.
Districts of Manipur- Demographics
To learn more about the districts in Manipur, check out the list here. We are sharing the list with you of each district in Manipur. Check out the area and population of each district in Manipur here.
| Sno | District Name | Area (sq. km) | Population (approx.) |
| 1 | Bishnupur | 496 | 240,507 |
| 2 | Churachandpur | 4,574 | 271,256 |
| 3 | Imphal East | 710 | 456,183 |
| 4 | Imphal West | 519 | 547,549 |
| 5 | Kamjong | 2000 | 147,955 |
| 6 | Kakching | - | 135481 |
| 7 | Kangpokpi | 1,133 | 165,839 |
| 8 | Noney | - | 105,329 |
| 9 | Pherzawl | 2,285 | 112,200 |
| 10 | Senapati | 3,271 | 346,785 |
| 11 | Tamenglong | 4,391 | 144,576 |
| 12 | Tengnoupal | - | 163,229 |
| 13 | Thoubal | 514 | 420517 |
| 14 | Ukhrul | 4,544 | 183,058 |
| 15 | Wangoi | - | - |
| 16 | Chandel | 3317 | 144028 |
Each district in Manipur has unique customs, traditions, and languages. The beautiful blend of culture adds a vibrancy to the state. We hope you are getting a better understanding of the population and area of each district.
Manipur districts are much more than just administrative divisions; they represent the culture and customs of the State. Exploring these states allows you to witness the richness of this heritage.
How Many Districts Are in Manipur?
Manipur has a total of 16 districts. So, long back, when the state had only 9 districts, the government needed to add a few more districts in Manipur.
In 2016, 7 new districts were added; now, which were those new states? The districts added by the State Cabinet were Kamjong, Jiribam, Noney, Kakchinf, Tennopaul, Kangkopai, and Pherzawl. So, to create these 7 districts, the existing hill districts of Manipur were bifurcated.
- Churachandpur district got a sibling! A new district called Pherzawl was created after Churachandpur was split.
- Tamenglong district wasn't alone anymore. It was divided into two new districts: Noney and the remaining Tamenglong.
- Senapati district had a friendly split. A new district named Kangpokpi was formed alongside the existing Senapati district.
- Ukhrul district also got a partner. It was divided into Kamjong and the remaining Ukhrul district.
- Similar changes happened in the Chandel district. A new district called Tengnoupal was created, leaving behind a smaller Chandel district.
Manipur District Map
Check out the geographic location of the Manipur District on the Map shared below. The map will give you a better idea of the area and population of the districts in Manipur. Check out the image below for a better insight into Manipur.