- Census 2011
- Total population – 28, 55,794
- 58.9% – valley population
- 41.1% – hills population
- Hills – inhabited by tribals
- 33 recognized tribes
- 2 different conglomerates – Naga and Kuki
- Tribal population – 11, 67,422
Recognized tribes
- Aimol, Anal, Chiru, Chothe, Gangte, Inpui, Hmar, Kharam, Khoibu, Koirao, Kom, Lamkang, Liangmai, Mao, Maram, Maring, Mate, Monsang, Moyon, Paite, Poumai, Purum, Ralte, Rongmei (Kabui), Simte, Suhte, Tangkhul, Tarao, Thadou, Thangal, Vaiphei, Zeme and Zou
Manipur Hill Districts
- Senapati, Kangpokpi, Tamenglong, Noney, Churachandpur, Pherzawl , Chandel, Tengnoupal, Ukhrul, Kampong