Chandel is an administrative district of Manipur with its headquarters located at Chandel town. The District is situated in the south-eastern part of Manipur. It shares common borders
with Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) on the south, Ukhrul district on the
east, Churachandpur district on the south and west, and Thoubal district
on the north.
The District
is inhabited by some 20 different tribes. Prominent among them are
Anal, Lamkang, Kukis, Moyon, Monsang, Chothe, Thadou, Paite, and Maring.
The Moreh town, the international trade center of the state lies on the southernmost part of the District.
When the Trans-Asian Super Highway will come into exis
Chandel District, Facts and Figures of Chandel, How to Reach Chandel, Districts
tence, Chandel
district will be one of the gateways to the Asian countries.
Attractions - Tengnoupal, Moreh.
Facts & Figures
| Date of Formation | 13-5-1974 |
| Area | 3,313 sq. km |
| Population (1991) | 71,014 |
| Males | 37,118 |
| Females | 33,896 |
| Population density | 21 per sq. km |
| Literacy Rate | 46.68% |
| STD Code | 03872 |
How to Reach
Chandel
district is connected by the National Highway No. 39 reaching up to
Moreh. There are several buses plying from Imphal to Chandel regularly.
The State Highway No. 10 diverts from National Highway No. 39 at Pallel
connecting the district head quarters.