List of Districts of Manipur, Evolution from 1972 to 2025

Q: How many new districts are there in Manipur?

On the unprecedented night of 8th December, 2016, the Governor of Manipur announced the creation of 7 new districts in Manipur in addition to the already existing 9 districts of Manipur.

Q: Which is the smallest district in Manipur area wise?

Bishnupur district is the smallest district in the state with an area of 496 Km

Q: How many districts are in Manipur in 2025?

Manipur currently has 16 districts.

Q: Which is the largest district of Manipur?

Churachandpur district is the largest district in the whole state measuring over 4570 Sq.km and occupies 20.5 % of state's area.

Q: Who is the first CM of Manipur?

Mairembam Koireng Singh (1915–1994), also known as Moirang Koireng, was an Indian politician and activist. Coming from the Indian National Congress, Mairembam Koireng Singh became the first Chief Minister of Manipur.

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Manipur is a state located in the northeast part of India with Imphal as its capital. It covers about 22,327km² of geographical area. The name ‘Manipur’ means ‘Land of Jewels.’ The state is rich in culture, especially in martial arts, dance, theatre, and sculpture. There are a total of 16 Districts of Manipur, each known for different traditions and landscapes.

Districts of Manipur

As of 2025, there are 16 Districts of Manipur, but initially the state had only 9 districts. However, 7 new districts were announced by the Manipur cabinet in December 2016. Each District is administered by a District Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner, who is an officer from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). All of the 16 Districts are further grouped into two geographical regions – the valley and the hills.

List of Districts of Manipur

As Manipur is divided into hill and valley regions, each has its own unique culture. The valley areas, like Imphal East and Imphal West, are mostly home to the Meitei people. On the other hand, the hill districts, such as Churachandpur, Ukhrul, and Senapati, are mainly home to tribal communities like the Nagas and Kukis. Here’s a complete list of all the current 16 Districts of Manipur, along with their respective headquarters, population, and area.

List of Districts of Manipur
Sr.no.	District	Headquarters	Population	Area (km2)
1	Bishnupur	Bishnupur	240,363	496
2	Chandel	Chandel	144,028	3,317
3	Churachandpur	Churachandpur	271,274	4,574
4	Imphal East	Porompat	452,661	710
5	Imphal West	Lamphelpat	514,683	519
6	Jiribam	Jiribam	43,818	232
7	Kakching	Kakching	135,481	190
8	Kamjong	Kamjong	45,616	2,000
9	Kangpokpi	Kangpokpi	193,744	1,698
10	Noney	Noney (Longmai)	–	–
11	Pherzawl	Pherzawl	47,250	2,285
12	Senapati	Senapati	354,772	3,269
13	Tamenglong	Tamenglong	140,143	4,391
14	Tengnoupal	Tengnoupal	59,110	1,213
15	Thoubal	Thoubal	420,517	514
16	Ukhrul	Ukhrul	183,115	4,547

Also Read: Chief Ministers of Manipur List

Largest District of Manipur

Churachandpur District is the Largest District of Manipur with an area of 4574 km² and occupies about 20.5 percent of the state’s area. It belongs to the southwest part of the Manipur state. The district got its name “Churachandpur” from the name of King Churachand Singh.

Smallest District of Manipur

Bishnupur District is the Smallest District of Manipur with an area of 496 km². It is located in the northeastern part of Manipur. The district includes various villages such as Nachou, Ngaikhong Khullen, Toubul, and Khoijuman Khullen, each contributing to the socio-cultural fabric of the area.