Bishnupur District of Manipur at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Bishnupur district, Manipur (MP Constituencies) Inner Manipur
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Bishnupur district, Manipur Bishnupur
Kumbi
Moirang
Nambol
Oinam
Thanga

About Bishnupur District :

The Bishnupur district with its headquarter at Bishnupur was formed on 25-05-1983. The total geographical area of the District is 530 Sq. Km. It is bounded on the North by Imphal West District, on the South by Churachandpur District, on the East by Imphal and Thoubal Districts. There are 64 Revenue villages in the District. For a better and convenient administration the District is divided into three Sub-Divisions , viz (1) Bishnupur Sub-Division with its HQ at Bishnupur and (2) Moirang Sub-Division with its HQ at Moirang and (3) Nambol Sub-Division with its HQ at Nambol. There are 6 (six) SDC Circles in the district. Nambol, Oinam and Bishnupur circles are situated within Bishnupur Sub-Division. Ningthoukhong, Moirang ang Kumbi circles are situated within Moirang Sub-Division. As for the convenience of developmental activities of the rural areas there are two C.D Blocks, namely (1) Bishnupur C.D. Block with its HQ at Bishnupur and (2) Moirang C.D Block with its HQ at Moirang Khunou. The places of tourist interests in the district are Vishnu Temple, Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, INA Memorial, Phuballa Resort and Loukoipat Ecological Park.

At a Glance :

Location Altitude (Above MSL) 828.18 Metre
Area:-
Total (1991 Census) 496.00 Sq. Km.
a)  Rural 458.98 Sq. Km
b)Urban 37.02 Sq. Km.
POPULATION (1991 CENSUS)
a)Total 1,80,773
b)Male 91,125
c)Female 89,648
d)Rural 1,17,603
e) Urban 63,170
Sex Ratio (Female per thousand males) 984 nos.
Density of Population per Sq. Km 364 nos.
Total Schedule Caste Population 2,333 nos.
% of S.C Population to total population 1.29 %
Total Scheduled Tribe population  9,575
% of S.T population to total population 5.30 %
Total no. of main workers 69,114
% of main workers to total population  38.23 %
Total no. of Marginal workers 11,078
% of Marginal workers to total population  6.13 %
Total Non-Workers 1,00,581
% of Non- workers to total population 55.64 %
No. of literates 82,063
No. of Female literates 30,538
No. of Male literates 51,525
Literacy Percentage 54.94 %
Male Literacy Percentage 68.59 %
Female Literacy Percentage 41.13 %

TOWNS AND VILLAGES (1991 CENSUS) :

Municipalities 3 nos.
Small Town/NAC 4 nos.
Village inhabited 45 nos.
Occupied Residential houses  27,299 nos.
Households 29,726
Persons per occupied residential houses 7

ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP (1997-98) :

Sub-Divisions 3 nos.
Community Development Blocks 2
Vidhan Sabha Seats 6
Gram Sabha Seats (Gram Panchayats) 24
Gram Panchayats members 128
Nyaya Panchayats 6

Tourist Places :

Keibul Lamjao National Park :

Kelbul Lamjao National Park is situated 53km from Imphal on the fringes of Loktak Lake.
The only floating National Park in the World, on the Loktak Lake is the last natural habitat of “Sangai” – the dancing deer of Manipur . A glimpse of the deer in this unique wetland ecosystem is a must for any wildlife enthusiast. Other wildlife : Hog Deer, Otter and a host of water fowls and migratory birds can also be sighted during November to March. The Forest Department maintains watch towers and two rest houses within the park.

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