Chandel

Chandel is a district in the State of Manipur in India. Chandel District was formerly known as Tengnoupal District. The District lies in the south-eastern part of Manipur at 24°40' N Latitude and 93°50' E Longitude. It is bounded by Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) on the south, Ukhrul district on the east, Churachandpur district on the south and west, and Thoubal district on the north.

It is a hill district with an area of 3,313 sq. km. As per Census 2011, the population of the district is 144,182 (Male 74,579 & Female 69,603) and, the literacy rate is 70.85% (Male 77.93% & Female 63.26%).

Sub Divisions: Tengnoupal, Chandel, Chakpikarong, Machi.

Revenue Circles: Chandel, Moreh, Machi, Tengnoupal, Chakpikarong, Khengjoi.

History

The district came into existence on May 13, 1974.

Places of interest

Tengnoupal, Moreh, Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur Zoological Garden

Nearby pages
Chandel Vidhan Sabha Constituency, Chanderi Vidhan Sabha Constituency, Chandernagore, Chandgad Vidhan Sabha Constituency, Chandi