Imphal West district (Pron:/ˈɪmfəl or ɪmˈfɑːl/) is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. As of 2011 it is the most populous district in the state.
Contents
1Geography
2Economy
3Demographics
3.1Languages
4Administrative divisions
5Areas under Imphal Urban Agglomeration
6References
7External links
Geography
Lamphelpat city is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district occupies an area of 558 km2.
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Economy
The district ranks first on the basis of “District Infrastructure Index ” calculated under the patronage of Department of Development of North Eastern Region.
Demographics
Religions in Imphal West District
Religion
Hinduism
Sanamahism
Islam
Christianity
Not Stated
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism
According to the 2011 census Imphal West district has a population of 517,992, roughly equal to the nation of Cape Verde. This gives it a ranking of 545th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 992 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,570/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 15.82%. Imphal West has a sex ratio of 1029 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 86.7%.
Languages
Languages in Imphal West
Manipuri (90.90%)
Kabui (2.01%)
Nepali (2.01%)
Hindi (1.46%)
Others (3.62%)
As per 2011 census, languages spoken in Imphal west Distrist are Manipuri (4,70,852), Kabui (10,408), Nepali (10,391), Hindi (7,548), Others (15,484).
Administrative divisions
The district is divided into 4 sub-divisions and 10 Circles:
Lamphalphat Sub-Division: Lamphelpat
Patsoi Sub-Division: Patsoi, Konthoujam
Lamsang Sub-Division: Salam, Lamsang, Sekmai
Wangoi Sub-Division: Hiyangthang, Lilong Chajing, Wangoi, Mayang Imphal
Areas under Imphal Urban Agglomeration
Lamphelpat
Patsoi
Hiyangthang
Lilong Chajing