Districts in Manipur State

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 .

28.56 Lac

Toatl Population

14.39 Lac

Male Population

14.17 Lac

Female Population

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

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu11,81,87641.39%
Christian11,79,04341.29%
Muslim2,39,8368.4%
Other religions and persuasions2,33,7678.19%
Religion not stated10,9690.38%
Buddhist7,0840.25%
Jain1,6920.06%
Sikh1,5270.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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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 state's demographic journey reflects both its unique identity and its role within India's larger narrative. From an initial count of 2,84,465, the state has experienced varied growth patterns, reaching a total of 28,55,794 by the dataset's conclusion.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 37.53% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 23.64%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Manipur State population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,84,465 to 28,55,794.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 37.53%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.84 Lac ----- ----- 1.40 Lac 1.45 Lac
1911 3.46 Lac 61.76 k 21.70987643 1.71 Lac 1.76 Lac
1921 3.84 Lac 37.79 k 10.9161174 1.88 Lac 1.96 Lac
1931 4.46 Lac 61.59 k 16.03839423 2.16 Lac 2.30 Lac
1941 5.12 Lac 66.46 k 14.91519414 2.49 Lac 2.63 Lac
1951 5.78 Lac 65.57 k 12.80413382 2.84 Lac 2.94 Lac
1961 7.80 Lac 2.02 Lac 35.03977425 3.87 Lac 3.93 Lac
1971 10.73 Lac 2.93 Lac 37.52591223 5.42 Lac 5.31 Lac
1981 14.21 Lac 3.48 Lac 32.45854358 7.21 Lac 7.00 Lac
1991 18.37 Lac 4.16 Lac 29.28992022 9.38 Lac 8.99 Lac
2001 * 22.94 Lac 4.57 Lac 24.86172869 11.62 Lac 11.32 Lac
2011 28.56 Lac 5.62 Lac 24.49535637 14.39 Lac 14.17 Lac

Historical Population of Manipur by Census Year 1901-2011

Manipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 32.50 Lac (32,49,697) 13.79%
2025 32.80 Lac (32,79,538) 14.84% 1.05 %
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) 22.5% 0.73 %
2035 35.19 Lac (35,19,262) 23.23% 0.73 %
2036 35.40 Lac (35,40,151) 23.96% 0.73 %

Projected estimates indicate that Manipur State's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 35.40 Lac (35,40,151), with a male population of 17.66 Lac (17,65,900) and a female population of 17.74 Lac (17,74,245). This reflects a total growth of 23.96% from Manipur State's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Manipur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Manipur is 28.56 Lac (28,55,794).

The estimated population of Manipur in 2024 is approximately 32.50 Lac (32,49,697).

Hindu constitute 41.39% of Manipur population, amounting to approximately 11.82 Lac (11,81,876) people.

Christian constitute 41.29% of Manipur population, totaling around 11.79 Lac (11,79,043) people.

Hindu: 41.39%, Christian: 41.29%, Muslim: 8.4%, Other religions and persuasions: 8.19%, Religion not stated: 0.38%, Buddhist: 0.25%, Jain: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Manipur is 97.33 k (3.41%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 11.67 Lac (40.88%).

In Manipur, 8.34 Lac (29.21%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 20.22 Lac (70.79%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Manipur is 76.94%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 70.26%.

The sex ratio in Manipur is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Manipur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.