Christianity in Manipur
Christianity is the fastest growing and second most followed religion in Manipur, a state in Northeast India, according to 2011 census data of India.
Followers
Protestants (mostly Baptist) outnumber Catholics in Manipur. A Manipur Baptist Convention exists. The Reformed Presbyterian Church North-East India Synod has its seat in Manipur. The Presbyterian Church in India and the Church of Christ are present in the state, too. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal has its seat in the state. The Manipur Section of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has about forty congregations. The All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) exists.
Demography
| Year | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 857,285 |
37.37
|
| 2011 | 1,179,043 |
41.29
|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 45 | — |
| 1911 | 132 | +193.3% |
| 1921 | 4,050 | +2968.2% |
| 1931 | 10,401 | +156.8% |
| 1941 | 25,727 | +147.4% |
| 1951 | 68,394 | +165.8% |
| 1961 | 152,043 | +122.3% |
| 1971 | 279,243 | +83.7% |
| 1981 | 421,702 | +51.0% |
| 1991 | 626,669 | +48.6% |
| 2001 | 857,285 | +36.8% |
| 2011 | 1,179,043 | +37.5% |
| Source: Centre for Policy Studies | ||
Trends
Percentage of Christians in Manipur by decades
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0.02% | - |
| 1911 | 0.04% |
+0.02% |
| 1921 | 1.05% |
+1.01% |
| 1931 | 2.33% |
+1.28% |
| 1941 | 5.02% |
+2.69% |
| 1951 | 11.84% |
+6.82% |
| 1961 | 19.49% | +7.65% |
| 1971 | 26.03% | +6.54% |
| 1981 | 29.68% | +3.65% |
| 1991 | 34.11% | +4.43% |
| 2001 | 37.37% | +3.26% |
| 2011 | 41.29% | +3.92% |
The Christian population in the state have increased from 0.02% in 1901 to 41.3% in 2011. Christians formed an overwhelming majority in the autonomous hilly regions of Manipur (which is 90% of the total land area) of the state respectively. According to 2011 Census, there are total 9 districts in Manipur, of which 5 districts are Christian-majority.
Tribes
Percentage of Christians in the Scheduled Tribes
| Tribe | Christians | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Thadou | 211,272 | 97.85% |
| Tangkhul | 175,200 | 98.11% |
| Poumai | 126,092 | 98.99% |
| Kabui | 93,416 | 89.90% |
| Mao | 92,602 | 99.21% |
| Kacha Naga | 64,357 | 97.28% |
| Paite | 54,815 | 98.69% |
| Hmar | 47,804 | 98.82% |
| Vaiphei | 42,224 | 98.29% |
| Kuki | 27,784 | 98.03% |
| Maram | 27,221 | 98.90% |
| Maring | 25,858 | 97.86% |
| Zou | 23,718 | 97.63% |
| Anal | 23,107 | 98.29% |
| Gangte | 16,859 | 98.14% |
| Kom | 14,345 | 98.74% |
Non-ST Christians
Non-ST Christians in Manipur are mainly Meiteis numbering between 1-3 lakh in the state.
List of denominations
Sources
- Evangelical Congregational Church
- United Pentecostal Church International
- Kuki Baptist Convention
- Kuki Christian Church
- Manipur Baptist Convention
- The Pentecostal Mission
- Presbyterian Church in India (Reformed)
- Roman Catholic church
- Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Church (49) 8,500
- Christian Revival Church