Manipur Latest Caste/Religion Wise population demographics and Census Information before Assembly Elections
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Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Manipur is sometimes called alternative names such as Kangleipak or Sanaleibak.It is bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west; Burma lies to its east. The state covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres (8,621 sq m). Its people include the Meetei, Kuki, Naga, and Pangal peoples, who speak Sino-Tibetan languages.
Manipur Population 2011
The total population growth in this decade was 24.50 percent while in previous decade it was 30.02 percent. The population of Manipur forms 0.24 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.22 percent.
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 28.56 Lakhs | 22.94 Lakh |
| Actual Population | 2,855,794 | 2,293,896 |
| Male | 1,438,586 | 1,161,952 |
| Female | 1,417,208 | 1,131,944 |
| Population Growth | 24.50% | 30.02% |
| Percantage of total Population | 0.24% | 0.22% |
| Sex Ratio | 985 | 974 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 930 | 957 |
| Density/km2 | 128 | 103 |
| Density/mi2 | 331 | 266 |
| Area(Km2) | 22,327 | 22,327 |
| Area mi2 | 8,620 | 8,621 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 375,357 | 326,366 |
| Male Population (0-6 Age) | 194,484 | 166,746 |
| Female Population (0-6 Age) | 180,873 | 159,620 |
| Literacy | 76.94 % | 66.61 % |
| Male Literacy | 83.58 % | 75.71 % |
| Female Literacy | 70.26 % | 57.29 % |
| Total Literate | 1,908,476 | 1,310,534 |
| Male Literate | 1,039,858 | 753,466 |
| Female Literate | 868,618 | 557,068 |
Manipur Religious Data
Hinduism is majority religion in state of Manipur with 41.39 % followers. Christianity is second most popular religion in Manipur state with 41.29 % following it. In Manipur state, Islam is followed by 8.40 %, Jainism by 0.06 %, Sikhism by 0.05 % and Buddhism by 0.05 %. Around 8.19 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.38 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,181,876 | 41.39 % |
| Christian | 1,179,043 | 41.29 % |
| Muslim | 239,836 | 8.40 % |
| Other Religion | 233,767 | 8.19 % |
| Not Available | 10,969 | 0.38 % |
| Buddhist | 7,084 | 0.25 % |
| Jain | 1,692 | 0.06 % |
| Sikh | 1,527 | 0.05 % |
Manipur Urban/Rural Population 2011
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 70.79 % | 29.21 % |
| Total Population | 2,021,640 | 834,154 |
| Male Population | 1,026,884 | 411,702 |
| Female Population | 994,756 | 422,452 |
| Population Growth | 17.68 % | 44.83 % |
| Sex Ratio | 969 | 1026 |