The Chandel District (formerly known
as Tengnoupal District ) came into existance on 13-5-1974. The District lies
in the south-eastern part of Manipur. It is the border district of the state.
Its neighbors are Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) on the south, Ukhrul district on
the east, Churachandpur district on the south and west, and Thoubal district
on north. It is about 64 km. away from Imphal. The National Highway No. 39 passes
through this District.
The District is inhabited by several communities. It is sparsely inhabited
by about 20 different tribes.. They are scattered all over the District. Prominent
tribes in the district are Anal, Lamkang, Kukis, Moyon, Monsang, Chothe, Thadou,
Paite, and Maring etc. There are also other communities like Meiteis, and
Muslims in small numbers as compared to the tribes. Non-Manipuris like the
Tamils, Bengalis, Punjabis, and Biharis are also settled in this district.
The Moreh town, the international trade center of the state lies on the southernmost
part of the District. When the Trans-Asian Super Highway comes into existence,
Chandel district will be one of the gateways to the Asian countries.
It is a hill district with an area of 3,313 sq. km. As per Census 1991, the
population of the district is 71,014 ( Male 37,118 & Female 33,896 ) and
scattered in 419 villages , the literacy rate is 46.68% ( Male 57.39 %, Female
34.80% ). The density of population per Sq. Km. is 21.
Even though considered as one of the backward districts, Chandel is not left
behind when the safety of the nation comes. The names of Chara Nicholas Mayon,
S. Gemithang, and NL Benaingvir Mayon, who sacrificed their lives during the
Kargil War, included in the list of Martyrs of India, will always be remembered
by one and all.
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