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Manipur Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Manipur has population of 28.56 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 22.94 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Manipur as per lastest census data is 2,855,794 of which male and female are 1,438,586 and 1,417,208 respectively. In 2001, total population was 2,293,896 in which males were 1,161,952 while females were 1,131,944. 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.

Manipur Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Manipur is 985 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 974 per 1000 males in Manipur.

Manipur Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Manipur has seen upward trend and is 76.94 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 83.58 percent while female literacy is at 70.26 percent.

Manipur 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Manipur in 2024 ? The last census of Manipur was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Manipur 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 28.56 Lakhs 2,855,794
2021 35.08 Lakhs 3,500,000
2022 35.83 Lakhs 3,580,000
2023 36.49 Lakhs 3,640,000

Manipur Religion wise Population 2024

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 Percentage
Hindu 41.39 %
Christian 41.29 %
Muslim 8.40 %
Other religion 8.19 %

Manipur Population Data

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
Area(Km 2) 22,327 22,327
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 375,357 326,366
Literacy 76.94 % 66.61 %
Male Literacy 83.58 % 75.71 %
Female Literacy 70.26 % 57.29 %

Manipur Urban Population

Out of total population of Manipur, 29.21% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Manipur increased by 44.83 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Manipur was 1026 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Manipur for Urban regions was 85.38 percent.

Manipur Rural Population

Of the total population of Manipur state, around 70.79 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Manipur for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 17.68%. In rural regions of Manipur state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 969. Average literacy rate in Manipur for rural areas was 73.40 percent.

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Manipur State Information

Recently as per Manipur census data, 93.73% houses are owned while 4.76% were rented. In all, 77.78% couples in Manipur lived in single family. In 2011, 28.64% of Manipur population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 2.03% of Manipur population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Manipur. 5.73% of family in Manipur owned car while 18.23% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Manipur, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Manipur population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Manipur.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Manipur is Imphal. The languages spoken in the Manipur state includes Manipuri. In total Manipur (MN) state comprises 9 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Manipur state is MN.

What is the population of Manipur in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Manipur was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 36.49 Lakhs.

Literacy rate of Manipur has seen upward trend and is 76.94 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Manipur from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Manipur is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Manipur in 2011-2021 is...