Date of Formation: Chandel District was created on 13th May 1974.
Area: 3313 square kilometers
Density of Population: 43 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 70.85 % - Male: 77.93 %, Female: 63.26 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:932
Boundaries of Chandel District
North: Ukhrul District and Thoubal District, Manipur
South and East: Myanmar
West: Churachandpur District, Manipur
Chandel District Average Rainfall: 2612.7 mm
Chandel District Average Temperature in Summer: 20.84 deg C
Chandel District Average Temperature in Winter: 12.38 deg C
CHANDEL DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Akonglong River, Chamu, Chingai, Yu River, Maklang, Tuyonbi, Tareklok, Lokchao, Lalimlok, Tuiyang, Manipur River, Imphal, Iril, Nambul, Sekmai
Sub Divisions: Moreh, Chandel, Chakpikarong, Machi
Assembly Constituencies: Tengnoupal, Chandel
Chandel District Nearby Attractions
1. Chakpikarong
2. Moreh
3. Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
Chandel District Facts: This district was formerly known as Tengnoupal District. 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.
Major Agricultural Products: Rice, soybean, mustard, wheat, brad bean, sesame
What is Chandel District Famous For: Rich Wildlife
Flora: Anisomeles Indica, Anotis Foetida, Areca Catechu, Brucea Javanica, Crasscephalum Crepidiodes
Fauna: Hoolock Gibbon, pheasant, Burmese peafowl, jungle fowls, Himalayan black bear, bison
Languages: Mate, Aimol, Anal
Folk Arts: Paite Dance, Dak Lam, Jangta Lam, Phit Lam, Ton Lam, Silam Lam
People From Chandel District: Moyon, Monsang, Chothe, Anal, Lamkang, Kuki, Thadou, Paite, Maring, Zou
Last Updated : Sunday Jun 10 , 2012
