Chandel District

The Chandel District (formerly known as Tengnoupal District) came into existence on May 13, 1974. It was renamed Chandel District in 1983. This is one of the three most backward districts in Manipur that is receiving funds from Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. This is the second least populous district in Manipur after Tamenglong. NH 39 passes through this district.

Area: 3,313 square kilometers

Density of Population: 44 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 71.11 % - Male: 77.78 %, Female: 63.96 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:933

Latitude: 24^o40' N

Longitude: 93^o50' E

District Boundaries:

District HQ.: Chandel.

Sub Divisions: Machi, Tengnoupal, Chandel and Chakpikarong.

Blocks: Chandel, Chakpikarong, Tengoupal, Machi, Khengjoy, Kangbarol and Moreh.

Major Agricultural Products: Rice, Soybean, Mustard, Wheat, Brad Bean, Sesame.

Major Industries: Sericulture, Wood works.

Flora: Anisomeles Indica, Anotis Foetida, Areca Catechu, Brucea Javanica, Crasscephalum Crepidiodes.

Fauna: Hoolock Gibbon, Pheasant, Burmese Peafowl, Jungle Fowls, Himalayan Black Bear, Bison.

Major Rivers: Akonglong River, Chamu, Chingai, Yu River, Maklang, Tuyonbi, Tareklok, Lokchao, Lalimlok, Tuiyang, Manipur River, Imphal, Iril, Nambul, Sekmai.

People: Moyon, Monsang, Chothe, Anal, Lamkang, Kuki, Thadou, Paite, Maring, Zou.

Languages: Mate, Aimol, Anal.

Folk Arts: Paite Dance, Dak Lam, Jangta Lam, Phit Lam, Ton Lam, Silam Lam.