Champhung

Champhung
Ramrim
village
Nickname(s): Changta
Champhung
Champhung

Location in Manipur, India

Coordinates: 25°09′24″N 94°12′17″E / 25.15667°N 94.20472°E / 25.15667; 94.20472Coordinates: 25°09′24″N 94°12′17″E / 25.15667°N 94.20472°E / 25.15667; 94.20472
Country  India
State Manipur
District Ukhrul
Population
  Total 782
Languages
  Official Tangkhul (Champhung tui)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 795142
Vehicle registration MN
Nearest city Ukhrul
Literacy 81.12%
Lok Sabha constituency Outer Manipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency Ukhrul
Website manipur.gov.in

Champhung is a village located extreme west in Ukhrul district, Manipur. The village is connected by an inter village road and is about 43 kilometers from the district headquarters. Champhung is flanked by Tora in the north, Somdal and Phalee in the east, Leisan in the south-west and Senapati district in the west.

Population

According to the 2011 census,[1] Champhung has 152 households with the total of 782 people of which 408 are male and 374 are female. Of the total population, 88 were in the age group of 0–6 years. The average sex ratio of the village is 917 female to 1000 male which is lower than the state average 985. The literacy rate of the village stands at 81.12% which is higher than the state average 76.94%. Male literacy rate stands at 82.42% while female literacy rate was 79.70%.

People and Occupation

Agriculture is the main occupation of the settlers. The main crops grown in the village are rice, corn, and pulses of many varieties. Champhung is well known in Ukhrul district for potato and chilli cultivation. The village also is home to various flora and fauna. Majority of the inhabitants are Christians.

References

  1. "Champhung population". Census 2011. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
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