Sawombung
ꯁꯋꯣꯝꯕꯨꯡ | |
|---|---|
Subdivision | |
  Sawombung  Sawombung | |
| Coordinates: 24°53′42.67″N 94°0′3.55″E / 24.8951861°N 94.0009861°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Imphal East |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 81,561 |
| • Density | 415.6/km2 (1,076/sq mi) |
| Language(s) | |
| • Official | Meitei language (officially Manipuri language) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795010 |
| Vehicle registration | MN |
| Website | imphaleast |
Sawombung is an administrative sub-division of Imphal East district in the northeastern state of Manipur, India. It is one of the three sub-divisions of the district, alongside Porompat and Keirao Bitra.[1]
Administration[edit | edit source]
Sawombung is administered as a subdivision under the district administration of Imphal East.[2][3] Subdivisions in Manipur are typically headed by a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)[lower-alpha 1], who is responsible for revenue and general administrative functions.[4][5]
The subdivision is further divided into two tehsils (SDC circles):[1]
- Sawombung SDC
- Sagolmang SDC
These SDC circles are managed by Sub-Deputy Collectors (SDCs) and form the primary units of local revenue administration.[4]
Geography and demographics[edit | edit source]
According to data based on the 2011 Census of India, Sawombung subdivision:[6][3]
- Covers an area of about 257 km²
- Has a population of approximately 86,162 people
- Contains 67 villages and 1 town
The subdivision is predominantly rural, with about 94.7% of the population living in rural areas.[6][3]
The overall literacy rate is around 78.5%, and the sex ratio is approximately 1007 females per 1000 males, according to census data.[6][3]
Education[edit | edit source]
Biramongol College is a general degree college located in Sawombung. It was established in 1973, and offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to Manipur University.[7]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Also called Subdivisional Magistrate (SDM), Assistant Commissioner (AC), Sub Collector, or Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) in other states.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sub Division & Tehsils | IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | India". Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ "Primary census abstract at town, village and ward level, Manipur - District Imphal East - 2011". 2011 Census of India. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Demography | IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | India". Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Singha, S. Arun Kumar. "Institution and Effectiveness of Existing Administrative Mechanisms: A Case Study of Jiribam Sub-Division". The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies. 4 (1): 1–5. ISSN 2321-9203.
- ↑ "SUB-DIVISIONAL OFFICER (CIVIL) | DISTRICT MAHENDRAGARH, GOVERNMENT OF HARYANA | India". Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Villages & Towns in Sawombung Sub Division of Imphal East, Manipur". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ "Biramangol College, Sawombung". Biramangol College. Government of Manipur.
External sites[edit | edit source]
- "Map of Sawombung Sub Division, Imphal East District, Manipur" (PDF). Government of Manipur. Department of Science and Technology, Government of Manipur. Retrieved 2 May 2026.