About District
Chandel District came into existence on May 13, 1974. The District lies in the south-eastern part of Manipur at 24o40′ N Latitude and 93o50′ E Longitude. It is the border district of the state with an area of 2,100 sq. km. Its neighbors are Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) on the south and east, Ukhrul district on the north, Churachandpur district on the south and west, and Thoubal district on the north. It is about 64 km. away from Imphal. The National Highway No. 39 passes through this district.
