Chandel

Chandel is one of the nine districts of Manipur. It lies on the Indo-Myanmar border and is an entry-point to the neighbouring country. Chandel town is the district headquarters of the Chandel district while there are four sub-divisions too, namely, Moreh, Chakpikarong Chandel and Machi.

Myanmar lies on the south of Chandel district, Ukhrul to the east, Churachandpur to the west and south and Thoubal to the north. Chandel was initially named Tengnoupal when the district was formed in 1974. But in the year 1983, it was renamed to Chandel.

Chandel is one of the least populated districts of Manipur. The government of India, primarily the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has named the district among the most backward districts of the country and thus receives funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme ever year.

Under the Trans-Asian Super Highway project, Chandel can become an important town of the north east. Once the highway is operational, Chandel will become the gateway to many Asian countries.

History of The City
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. shares common borders with Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) on the south, UkhrulChandel 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 existence, Chandel district will be one of the gateways to the Asian countries.

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.