Chandel
State: Manipur (MN) Statehood: 21 January 1972 10168 Views
Chandel district is located in the state of Manipur in northeastern India. It is one of the 16 districts in Manipur and covers an area of approximately 3,313 square kilometers. Chandel district shares its borders with Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) and is known for its diverse ethnic and cultural communities.
The district headquarters of Chandel is located in the town of Chandel, which serves as an administrative and commercial center. The district is predominantly rural, with agriculture being the primary occupation of the people. The major crops grown in the region include paddy, maize, pulses, and vegetables.
List of Chief Ministers of Manipur
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mairembam Koireng Singh | 1 July 1963 to 11 January 1967 |
| 2 | *President Rule* | 12 January 1967 to 19 March 1967 |
| 3 | Mairembam Koireng Singh | 20 March 1967 to 4 October 1967 |
| 4 | Longjam Thambou Singh | 13 October 1967 to 24 October 1967 |
| 5 | *President Rule* | 25 October 1967 to 18 February 1968 |
| 6 | Mairembam Koireng Singh | 19 February 1968 to 16 October 1969 |
| 7 | *President Rule* | 17 October 1969 to 22 March 1972 |
| 8 | Mohammed Alimuddin | 23 March 1972 to 27 March 1973 |
| 9 | *President Rule* | 28 March 1973 to 3 March 1974 |
| 10 | Mohammed Alimuddin | 4 March 1974 to 9 July 1974 |
| 11 | Yangmasho Shaiza | 10 July 1974 to 5 December 1974 |
| 12 | Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh | 6 December 1974 to 15 May 1977 |
| 13 | *President Rule* | 16 May 1977 to 28 June 1977 |
| 14 | Yangmasho Shaiza | 29 June 1977 to 13 November 1979 |
| 15 | *President Rule* | 14 November 1979 to 13 January 1980 |
| 16 | Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh | 14 January 1980 to 26 November 1980 |
| 17 | Rishang Keishing | 27 November 1980 to 27 February 1981 |
| 18 | *President Rule* | 28 February 1981 to 18 June 1981 |
| 19 | Rishang Keishing | 19 June 1981 to 3 March 1988 |
| 20 | Raj Kumar Jaichandra Singh | 4 March 1988 to 22 February 1990 |
| 21 | Raj Kumar Ranbir Singh | 23 February 1990 to 6 January 1992 |
| 22 | *President Rule* | 7 January 1992 to 7 April 1992 |
| 23 | Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh | 8 April 1992 to 10 April 1993 |
| 24 | *President Rule* | 31 December 1993 to 13 December 1994 |
| 25 | Rishang Keishing | 14 December 1994 to 15 December 1997 |
| 26 | Wahengbam Nipamacha Singh | 16 December 1997 to 14 February 2001 |
| 27 | Radhabinod Koijam | 15 February 2001 to 1 June 2001 |
| 28 | *President Rule* | 2 June 2001 to 6 March 2002 |
| 29 | Okram Ibobi Singh | 7 March 2002 to 1 March 2007 |
| 30 | Okram Ibobi Singh | 2 March 2007 to 5 March 2012 |
| 31 | Okram Ibobi Singh | 6 March 2012 to 14 March 2017 |
| 32 | Nongthombam Biren Singh | 15 March 2017 to 21 March 2022 |
| 33 | N. Biren Singh | 21 March 2022 to Incumbent |