Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Imphal West District

Imphal West Population

As per the 2011 Census, Imphal West District has a population of 5.18 Lac (5,17,992) with 2.55 Lac (2,55,054) males and 2.63 Lac (2,62,938) females.The sex ratio in Imphal West is 1031, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Imphal West District is 61.88 k (61,875) which is 11.95% of Imphal West District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Imphal West District is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Imphal West District is listed as part of MANIPUR State in INDIA.

5.18 Lac

Toatl Population

2.55 Lac

Male Population

2.63 Lac

Female Population

Imphal West Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Imphal West District current estimated population is projected to be 5.89 Lac (5,89,440), indicating a 13.79% increased from Imphal West's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.01 Lac.

Imphal West Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Imphal West District estimated population is projected to be 5.95 Lac (5,94,852), projecting a 14.84% increased from Imphal West's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.03 Lac.

Imphal West Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Imphal West District, with a total Hindu population of 3.87 Lac (3,87,497), accounting for 74.81% of the Imphal West District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.91 Lac (1,90,933), and the Hindu female population is around 1.97 Lac (1,96,564).

Imphal West Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Imphal West District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 77.03 k (77,032), accounting for 14.87% of the Imphal West District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 37.88 k (37,883), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 39.15 k (39,149).

Imphal West Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,87,49774.81%
Other religions and persuasions77,03214.87%
Muslim24,2984.69%
Christian23,3774.51%
Religion not stated2,0440.39%
Buddhist1,8910.37%
Jain1,2640.24%
Sikh5890.11%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Imphal West Urban Population

The Urban population of Imphal West District is 3.23 Lac (3,22,879), with 1.58 Lac (1,58,106) being males and 1.65 Lac (1,64,773) being females, making up 62.33% of the Imphal West total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1043 females for every 1000 males.

Imphal West Rural Population

The Rural population of Imphal West District is 1.95 Lac (1,95,113), with 96.95 k (96,948) being males and 98.17 k (98,165) being females, making up 37.67% of the Imphal West total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Imphal West Literacy Rate

Imphal West District has a literacy rate of 86.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Imphal West District is 92.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Imphal West District is 80.17 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Imphal West District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.4%, while in the rural regions of Imphal West District, it is around 82.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Imphal West

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.08 92.24 80.17
Urban Area 88.4 93.92 83.16
Rural Area 82.16 89.45 75.04

Literacy Rate by Religion in Imphal West

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 86.42 92.41 80.67
Other religions and persuasions 86.72 92.91 80.82
Muslim 71.19 83.18 59.29
Christian 91.35 95.53 87.47

Imphal West Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Imphal West District is 16.53 k (16,530) with 8.31 k (8,308) males and 8.22 k (8,222) females, which is 3.19% of Imphal West District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Imphal West Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Imphal West District is 24.16 k (24,161) with 11.56 k (11,560) males and 12.60 k (12,601) females, which is 4.66% of Imphal West District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1091 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Imphal West

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1031
Urban Area 1043
Rural Area 1013

Sex Ratio by Religion in Imphal West

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1030
Other religions and persuasions 1034
Muslim 1006
Christian 1065

Imphal West Area & Households

The Total Area of Imphal West District is 519 Square KM, with a population density of 998 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Imphal West District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Imphal West District are 124.The Total Number of households in Imphal West District are 1.11 Lac(1,11,156).

Imphal West Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Imphal West District, there are about 2.13 Lac (2,13,387) workers, making up nearly 41.2% of the Imphal West District total population. Out of these, around 1.29 Lac (1,28,540) are male workers, and about 84.85 k (84,847) are female workers.

Imphal West - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Imphal West district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,40,989, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,17,992 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 35.27% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 24.38%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Imphal West District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,40,989 to 5,17,992.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 35.27%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 N.A - - N.A. N.A.
1911 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1921 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1931 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1941 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1951 1.41 Lac N.A N.A 69.64 k 71.35 k
1961 1.79 Lac 37.96 k 26.9205399 88.86 k 90.09 k
1971 2.42 Lac 63.12 k 35.27136981 1.22 Lac 1.20 Lac
1981 3.02 Lac 59.83 k 24.71659919 1.51 Lac 1.51 Lac
1991 3.81 Lac 78.91 k 26.13940886 1.92 Lac 1.88 Lac
2001 4.44 Lac 63.58 k 16.69664733 2.22 Lac 2.23 Lac
2011 5.18 Lac 73.61 k 16.56457732 2.55 Lac 2.63 Lac

Historical Population of Imphal West by Census Year 1901-2011

Imphal West - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.89 Lac (5,89,440) 13.79%
2025 5.95 Lac (5,94,852) 14.84% 1.05 %
2026 6.00 Lac (5,99,724) 15.78% 0.94 %
2027 6.05 Lac (6,04,595) 16.72% 0.94 %
2028 6.09 Lac (6,09,286) 17.62% 0.9 %
2029 6.14 Lac (6,14,158) 18.56% 0.94 %
2030 6.19 Lac (6,18,848) 19.47% 0.91 %
2031 6.23 Lac (6,23,179) 20.31% 0.84 %
2032 6.27 Lac (6,26,967) 21.04% 0.73 %
2033 6.31 Lac (6,30,756) 21.77% 0.73 %
2034 6.35 Lac (6,34,545) 22.5% 0.73 %
2035 6.38 Lac (6,38,334) 23.23% 0.73 %
2036 6.42 Lac (6,42,123) 23.96% 0.73 %

Projected estimates indicate that Imphal West District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.42 Lac (6,42,123), with a male population of 3.13 Lac (3,13,085) and a female population of 3.29 Lac (3,29,180). This reflects a total growth of 23.96% from Imphal West District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Imphal West Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Imphal West is 5.18 Lac (5,17,992).

The estimated population of Imphal West in 2024 is approximately 5.89 Lac (5,89,440).

Hindu constitute 74.81% of Imphal West population, amounting to approximately 3.87 Lac (3,87,497) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 14.87% of Imphal West population, totaling around 77.03 k (77,032) people.

Hindu: 74.81%, Other religions and persuasions: 14.87%, Muslim: 4.69%, Christian: 4.51%, Religion not stated: 0.39%, Buddhist: 0.37%, Jain: 0.24%, Sikh: 0.11%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Imphal West is 16.53 k (3.19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 24.16 k (4.66%).

In Imphal West, 3.23 Lac (62.33%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.95 Lac (37.67%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Imphal West is 86.08%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 80.17%.

The sex ratio in Imphal West is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

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