Senapati (Meitei pronunciation:/se.na.pə.ti/[a][3]), is one of the 16 districts of the Indian state of Manipur. The present Senapati district was formed in December 2016, after spawning off the Sadar Hills region in the south into a separate Kangpokpi district.[7] The district headquarter is located in the municipality of Tahamzam.
Senapati District is located between 93.29° and 94.15° East Longitude and 24.37° and 25.37° North Latitude and is in the northern part of Manipur state. The District is bounded on the south by Kangpokpi District, on the east by Ukhrul district, on the west by Tamenglong district and on the north by Kohima District and Phek district of Nagaland state. The district lies at an altitude between 1061 meter to 1788 meters above sea level.
According to the 2011 census Senapati district has a population of 479,148[2] roughly equal to the nation of Belize.[14] This gives it a ranking of 565th in India (out of a total of 640).[2] The district has a population density of 109 inhabitants per square kilometre (280/sq mi).[2] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 25.16%.[2][page needed] Senapati has a sex ratio of 939 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 75%.[2] Its population composition as per the 2011 census is as below:
After the separation of the Kangpokpi district in 2016, the residual district has a population of 285,404 as per 2011 census, all of which lives in rural areas. it has a sex ratio of 923 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 0.10% and 92.74% of the population respectively.[2]
ReligionEdit
Christianity is the majority, religion, practiced by 95.31% of the population. Hinduism is the second-largest religion, practiced by 3.36% of the population. Small numbers practice other religions, such as Islam, Buddhism, and Heraka. Nearly all tribals are Christians, with only a small minority of the Zeilang practicing Heraka.
LanguagesEdit
At the time of the 2011 census, 46.99% of the population spoke Poumai, 29.89% Mao, 10.67% Maram, 2.84% Nepali, 2.65% Zemi, 1.75% Khezha, 1.55% Liangmai and 0.95% Zeilang as their first language.[18]
^ abcMeitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) is the official language of Manipur. Other regional languages of different places in Manipur may either be predominantly spoken or not in their respective places but "Meitei" is always officially used.
^The Old Kuki tribes retaining the Kuki classification include: Aimol, Chiru, Kom, Koireng, Kharam, and Ralte. The tribes under the Naga umbrella include: Anal, Chothe, Koirao, Lamkang, Maring, Moyon, Monsang, Purum and Tarao.[16]
^"7 new districts formed in Manipur amid opposition by Nagas". India Today. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
^"Why Should There Be A Separate Land Law For The Hills of Manipur? » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". imphalreviews.in. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023. There are many well-known valleys which make the hills like Khoupum Tampak, (Tampak means valley in Manipuri), Khuga Tampak, Sajik Tampak, Dzuko Tampak, Moreh and Jiribam beisdes other vast river basins like Barak River basin in the north.
^Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary". dsal.uchicago.edu (in Manipuri and English). University of Chicago. p. 75. Retrieved 23 March 2023. tampāk ꯇꯝꯄꯥꯛ /təm.pak/ n. valley. Morph: tam‑pāk [valley‑to be broad].
^Nimai, R. K. (10 July 2019). NE Scholar : Emerging The Lost Civilization of The Manipur Valley. NE Brothers Pvt Limited. p. 40. The Dzükou/Dzüko Valley is a valley located at the border of the states of Manipur and Nagaland in northeast India. This valley is well known for its natural environment, seasonal flowers and flora and fauna.
^"Dzukou Lily". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
^"Lilium mackliniae - Shirui Lily". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
^. Censusindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 1 July 2014.
^US Directorate of Intelligence. . Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Belize 321,115 July 2011 est.
^A-11 Appendix: District wise scheduled tribe population (Appendix), Manipur - 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Government of India, 2011
^Kom, Ch. Sekholal (June 2015). "Ethno-nationalism: Competing Micro-nationalist Dissents in Manipur". Social Change. 45 (2): 289–307. doi:10.1177/0049085715574192. ISSN 0049-0857.
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Not to be confused with Senapati This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Senapati district news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message This article possibly contains original research Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations Statements consisting only of original research should be removed June 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message Senapati Meitei pronunciation se na pe ti a 3 is one of the 16 districts of the Indian state of Manipur The present Senapati district was formed in December 2016 after spawning off the Sadar Hills region in the south into a separate Kangpokpi district 7 The district headquarter is located in the municipality of Tahamzam Senapati districtDistrict of ManipurView of SenapatiLocation in ManipurCountry IndiaStateManipurHeadquartersTahamzamTehsils1 Purul 2 Paomata 3 Mao Maram 1 Government Lok Sabha constituencyOuter Manipur Vidhan Sabha constituencies6 Saikul Karong Mao Tadubi Kangpokpi and SaituArea Total1 573 km2 607 sq mi Population 2011 2 Total285 404 Density180 km2 470 sq mi Demographics Literacy74 13 2 Sex ratio923 2 Language s OfficialMeitei officially called Manipuri a 3 RegionalMaoTime zoneUTC 05 30 IST Vehicle registrationMN03 4 Major highwaysNH 39 AH 2 5 AH 1 6 Websitesenapati wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 2 1 Religion 2 2 Languages 3 Villages 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksGeography EditSenapati District is located between 93 29 and 94 15 East Longitude and 24 37 and 25 37 North Latitude and is in the northern part of Manipur state The District is bounded on the south by Kangpokpi District on the east by Ukhrul district on the west by Tamenglong district and on the north by Kohima District and Phek district of Nagaland state The district lies at an altitude between 1061 meter to 1788 meters above sea level The Dzuko Valley Meitei Dzuko Tampak 8 9 a is one of the tourist attractions in Manipur renowned for natural sites seasonal flowering plants and wild life 10 including but not limited to the endemic Dzuko lily Lilium chitrangadae which is closely related to the Shirui lily Lilium mackliniae of the neighboring Ukhrul district 11 12 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop p a 195146 608 196170 792 4 27 1971102 291 3 75 1981153 091 4 11 1991208 406 3 13 2001283 621 3 13 2011479 148 5 38 2011 Senapati district includes the present Kangpokpi district Source Census of India 13 According to the 2011 census Senapati district has a population of 479 148 2 roughly equal to the nation of Belize 14 This gives it a ranking of 565th in India out of a total of 640 2 The district has a population density of 109 inhabitants per square kilometre 280 sq mi 2 Its population growth rate over the decade 2001 2011 was 25 16 2 page needed Senapati has a sex ratio of 939 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 75 2 Its population composition as per the 2011 census is as below Population 15 Percentage of Total Pop All Scheduled Tribes 419 210 87 5 Kuki Zo tribes b 110 314 23 0 Naga tribes c 282 007 58 9 Old Kuki Naga d 19 244 4 0 Religions in Senapati district 2011 17 Religion PercentChristianity 95 31 Hinduism 3 36 Other or not stated 1 33 Languages in Senapati district 2011 18 Poumai 46 99 Mao 29 89 Maram 10 67 Nepali 2 84 Zemi 2 65 Khezha 1 75 Liangmai 1 55 Zeilang 0 95 Others 2 71 After the separation of the Kangpokpi district in 2016 the residual district has a population of 285 404 as per 2011 census all of which lives in rural areas it has a sex ratio of 923 females per 1000 males Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 0 10 and 92 74 of the population respectively 2 Religion Edit Christianity is the majority religion practiced by 95 31 of the population Hinduism is the second largest religion practiced by 3 36 of the population Small numbers practice other religions such as Islam Buddhism and Heraka Nearly all tribals are Christians with only a small minority of the Zeilang practicing Heraka Languages Edit At the time of the 2011 census 46 99 of the population spoke Poumai 29 89 Mao 10 67 Maram 2 84 Nepali 2 65 Zemi 1 75 Khezha 1 55 Liangmai and 0 95 Zeilang as their first language 18 Villages EditMaphou Phuba ThaphamSee also EditList of populated places in Senapati district MaphouNotes Edit a b c Meitei language officially known as Manipuri language is the official language of Manipur Other regional languages of different places in Manipur may either be predominantly spoken or not in their respective places but Meitei is always officially used The Kuki Zo tribes include Gangte Hmar Paite Simte Sukte Thadou Vaiphei Zou and some smaller tribes designated as Any Kuki and Any Lushai Mizo The Naga tribes include Angami Kabui Kacha Naga Mao Maram Poumai Sema and Tangkhul The Old Kuki tribes retaining the Kuki classification include Aimol Chiru Kom Koireng Kharam and Ralte The tribes under the Naga umbrella include Anal Chothe Koirao Lamkang Maring Moyon Monsang Purum and Tarao 16 References Edit Official Website of Senapati District Manipur District Profile Archived from the original on 15 July 2013 a b c d e f g h i District Census Hand Book Senapati PDF Census of India Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India a b Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities 47th report July 2008 to June 2010 PDF Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities Ministry of Minority Affairs Government of India p 78 Archived from the original PDF on 13 May 2012 Retrieved 16 February 2012 娱乐是一种态度 AH2 AH1 7 new districts formed in Manipur amid opposition by Nagas India Today 9 December 2016 Retrieved 30 June 2017 Why Should There Be A Separate Land Law For The Hills of Manipur Imphal Review of Arts and Politics imphalreviews in 9 July 2022 Retrieved 23 March 2023 There are many well known valleys which make the hills like Khoupum Tampak Tampak means valley in Manipuri Khuga Tampak Sajik Tampak Dzuko Tampak Moreh and Jiribam beisdes other vast river basins like Barak River basin in the north Sharma H Surmangol 2006 Learners Manipuri English dictionary dsal uchicago edu in Manipuri and English University of Chicago p 75 Retrieved 23 March 2023 tampak ꯇꯝꯄ ꯛ tem pak n valley Morph tam pak valley to be broad Nimai R K 10 July 2019 NE Scholar Emerging The Lost Civilization of The Manipur Valley NE Brothers Pvt Limited p 40 The Dzukou Dzuko Valley is a valley located at the border of the states of Manipur and Nagaland in northeast India This valley is well known for its natural environment seasonal flowers and flora and fauna Dzukou Lily www flowersofindia net Retrieved 24 March 2023 Lilium mackliniae Shirui Lily www flowersofindia net Retrieved 24 March 2023 A 2 Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901 Censusindia gov in Archived from the original on 1 July 2014 US Directorate of Intelligence Country Comparison Population Archived from the original on 13 June 2007 Retrieved 1 October 2011 Belize 321 115 July 2011 est A 11 Appendix District wise scheduled tribe population Appendix Manipur 2011 Office of the Registrar General amp Census Commissioner Government of India 2011 Kom Ch Sekholal June 2015 Ethno nationalism Competing Micro nationalist Dissents in Manipur Social Change 45 2 289 307 doi 10 1177 0049085715574192 ISSN 0049 0857 Table C 01 Population by religious community Manipur Census of India Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 a b Table C 16 Population by mother tongue Manipur Census of India Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India 2011 External links EditOfficial district 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