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Latest state brief

From 15 November 2026

State Overview

Reports across multiple districts note ongoing security measures, investigations, and high-level reviews following recent violence, alongside civic updates including the publication of draft electoral rolls. Additionally, community events, festival celebrations, and a national sports achievement were recorded.

Key Issues Across Manipur

  1. Reported

    Security forces arrested a foreign national with weapons in Tengnoupal, while reports noted fresh violence and security incidents in other areas.

  2. Official statement

    Draft electoral rolls listing 19.94 lakh voters were published with claims open until December 11, and authorities fortified security posts following recent reviews.

  3. Political claim

    Naga community bodies issued ultimatums to the government demanding security changes and an NIA probe following recent fatalities.

Positive Developments

Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei secured India's first gold medal in boxing at the Youth Olympics, and cultural and festival outreach events were held across several districts.

Citizen Action

Check the published draft electoral rolls and submit any claims or objections to the relevant district authority before the December 11 deadline.

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Districts of Manipur16

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District data

Population

Largest first

Population by district. Largest first. Values in people.
DistrictChartpeople
Imphal West517 K
Imphal East457 K
Thoubal421 K
Senapati362 K
Churachandpur274 K
Bishnupur240 K
Ukhrul183 K
Kangpokpi167 K
Chandel144 K
Tamenglong140 K
Kakching134 K
Tengnoupal103 K

Literacy rate

Percentage of people who can read and write

State average: 78.8
Literacy rate by district. Percentage of people who can read and write. Values in percent.
DistrictChartpercent
Imphal West88%
Churachandpur87%
Imphal East87%
Thoubal83%
Kangpokpi82%
Pherzawl82%
Kakching80%
Bishnupur79%
Jiribam79%
Ukhrul79%
Tengnoupal76%
Tamenglong74%

Sex ratio

Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity

State average: 947.9Parity: 1000
Sex ratio by district. Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity. Values in females per 1,000 males.
DistrictChartfemales per 1,000 males
Imphal East1026
Thoubal1016
Imphal West1001
Kakching1001
Bishnupur991
Tamenglong951
Senapati950
Churachandpur944
Pherzawl940
Jiribam939
Kangpokpi930
Noney927

Census data. Unchanged between censuses.