Manipur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Manipur State has a population of 28.56 Lac (28,55,794) with 14.39 Lac (14,38,586) males and 14.17 Lac (14,17,208) females.The sex ratio in Manipur is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Manipur State is 3.75 Lac (3,75,357) which is 13.14% of Manipur State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Manipur State is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Manipur State is listed as part of the North East region of India .

Manipur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Manipur State current estimated population is projected to be 32.50 Lac (32,49,697), indicating a 13.79% increased from Manipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.20 Lac.

Manipur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Manipur State estimated population is projected to be 32.80 Lac (32,79,538), projecting a 14.84% increased from Manipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.35 Lac.

Manipur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Manipur State, with a total Hindu population of 11.82 Lac (11,81,876), accounting for 41.39% of the Manipur State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.96 Lac (5,96,220), and the Hindu female population is around 5.86 Lac (5,85,656).

Manipur Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Manipur State, with a total Christian population of 11.79 Lac (11,79,043), accounting for 41.29% of the Manipur State population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.95 Lac (5,95,478), and the Christian female population is around 5.84 Lac (5,83,565).

Manipur Religion Wise Population

Manipur Urban Population

The Urban population of Manipur State is 8.34 Lac (8,34,154), with 4.12 Lac (4,11,702) being males and 4.22 Lac (4,22,452) being females, making up 29.21% of the Manipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Manipur Rural Population

The Rural population of Manipur State is 20.22 Lac (20,21,640), with 10.27 Lac (10,26,884) being males and 9.95 Lac (9,94,756) being females, making up 70.79% of the Manipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Manipur Literacy Rate

Manipur State has a literacy rate of 76.94% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Manipur State is 83.58 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Manipur State is 70.26 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Manipur State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.38%, while in the rural regions of Manipur State, it is around 73.4%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Manipur

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

Literacy Rate by Religion in Manipur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.98	89.27	74.61
Christian	72.62	77.4	67.79
Muslim	67.76	80.33	55.22
Other religions and persuasions	81.62	88.75	74.72

Manipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Manipur State is 97.33 k (97,328) with 48.86 k (48,863) males and 48.47 k (48,465) females, which is 3.41% of Manipur State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Manipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Manipur State is 11.67 Lac (11,67,422) with 5.88 Lac (5,88,279) males and 5.79 Lac (5,79,143) females, which is 40.88% of Manipur State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Manipur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	986
Urban Area	1027
Rural Area	969

Sex Ratio by Religion in Manipur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	983
Christian	980
Muslim	992
Other religions and persuasions	1021

Manipur Area & Households

The Total Area of Manipur State is 22,327 Square KM, with a population density of 128 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Manipur State are 51 and the Total Number of Villages in Manipur State are 2,582.The Total Number of households in Manipur State are 5.58 Lac(5,57,859).

Manipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Manipur State, there are about 13.05 Lac (13,04,610) workers, making up nearly 45.68% of the Manipur State total population. Out of these, around 7.39 Lac (7,39,408) are male workers, and about 5.65 Lac (5,65,202) are female workers.

Manipur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Manipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036