Molcham village, Henglep block | Pincode 795128

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Molcham is a small village in Henglep mandal, Churachandpur district, Manipur, with a population of 47 across 10 households. Despite its small size, the village has a literacy rate of 70.2% and is positioned at 24.566°N, 93.512°E with postal code 795128.

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LGD code: 269476
Pincode: 795128
Post office: Churachandpur
Population: 47
Households: 10
Literacy rate: 70.2%
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 24
Distance to district centre: 26 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Imphal: 51 km
Distance to Kolkata: 570 km
Nearest railway station: Haipo Jadonang · 28 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CHC Nungba · 22 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Molcham compares

By population, Molcham ranks #80 of 82 villages in Henglep mandal.

Literacy rate

70.2%

+4.1% vs mandal average

Molcham: 70.2%
Henglep mandal: 66.1%
Churachandpur district: 71.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

958

+21 vs mandal average

Molcham: 958
Henglep mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.5 vs mandal average

Molcham: 4.7
Henglep mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Molcham at a glance

Molcham is a village of 47 people in 10 households (Census 2011) in Henglep block, Churachandpur district, Manipur, the 80th-largest of 82 villages in Henglep block. Literacy is 70%, 4 points above the block average of 66% and the sex ratio is 958 women per 1,000 men. It lies 26 km from the Churachandpur district centre, 26 km from Bishnupur, the nearest town, 28 km from Haipo Jadonang railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 795128, served by Churachandpur post office; the LGD village code is 269476. The nearest hospital or health centre is CHC Nungba, 22 km away. The village votes in Henglep assembly constituency, represented by MLA Letzamang Haokip. The population is estimated at 55 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Molcham · this village	47	70%	—
Mamong · Henglep	299	57%	0.8 km N
Phaibong · Henglep	112	63%	3.2 km W
Songkong · Chakpikarong	196	70%	3.7 km NE
Songkong · Henglep	202	59%	3.7 km NE
Bolkot · Henglep	223	56%	3.9 km SE
Bolkot · Saitu-Gamphazol	205	82%	3.9 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Molcham

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MOIRANG
Distance to nearest town (km): 80
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 0
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Molcham

LGD code: 269476
Pincode: 795128
Post office: Churachandpur
Population (Census 2011): 47
Population (projected 2026): 55
Households: 10
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 958
Literacy rate: 70.2%
Coordinates: 24.56599°N, 93.51225°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Outer Manipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Henglep
Member of Parliament: Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Letzamang Haokip
Block / Mandal: Henglep

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Churachandpur district level

Then & Now

Molcham — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+20.0%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 47Census 2011
Households: 10Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 552026 proj. · +17% vs 2011
Est. households: 122026 projection
Active job cards: 53,602MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 48,265MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 20,57,499ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,057NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 32.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Churachandpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,803PMAY-G · 37,803 of 1,08,550 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Churachandpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 40,148Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Churachandpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Molcham

Mandal centre

Henglep · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Churachandpur · ≈ 26 km

≈ 54 min by car · 1 h 4 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,660 people

Bishnupur · ≈ 26 km

≈ 53 min by car · 1 h 3 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Imphal51 kmcapital
Kolkata570 km
Delhi1681 km
Hyderabad1751 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHaipo Jadonang28 km
Hospital / PHCCHC Nungba22 km
ATM / bankSBI28 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum22 km
CollegeSangai University26 km
Police stationBishnupur Police Station26 km

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September 2026

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Naga village attacked; two houses torched in Manipur

Reported by Nagaland Post.

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Sep

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Ethnic violence costs Manipur ₹1,200 crore in GST: CM

Reported by The Hindu.

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Sep

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Suspected militants attack Naga village in Manipur after double murder

Reported by english.ratopati.com.

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News from Churachandpur & Manipur

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Naga village attacked; two houses torched in Manipur
Nagaland Post14h ago
Ethnic violence costs Manipur ₹1,200 crore in GST: CM
The Hinduyesterday
Suspected militants attack Naga village in Manipur after double murder
Ratopatiyesterday
Manipur: Two Kuki women shot dead, Naga village attacked hours later
ThePrintyesterday
Manipur violence: Naga village attacked, two houses burnt as CRPF trades fire with militants
Telegraph Indiayesterday
Several houses gutted in overnight srson at Chawangkining village in Manipur
Hub Newsyesterday

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People often ask about Molcham

What is the pincode of Molcham?

The pincode of Molcham, Henglep block, Churachandpur district, Manipur is 795128. The post office is Churachandpur.

Which post office delivers to Molcham?

Mail for Molcham is delivered through Churachandpur post office, pincode 795128, in Henglep block, Churachandpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Molcham located?

Molcham is a village in Henglep block of Churachandpur district, Manipur, India.

What is the population of Molcham as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Molcham village has a population of 47 across 10 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Molcham in?

Molcham falls under the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Manipur.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Molcham in?

Molcham falls under the Henglep assembly constituency (AC #57) of Manipur.

What is the literacy rate in Molcham?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Molcham village is 70.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Molcham?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Molcham village is 958 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Molcham?

12 schemes currently match residents of Molcham, including Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT), Chief Minister's Old Age Pension Scheme (Manipur), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Molcham from Churachandpur district centre?

Molcham is approximately 26 km (straight-line) from the centre of Churachandpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Molcham?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Molcham village is 269476.

Which is the nearest town to Molcham?

Bishnupur (population 12,660, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 26 km from Molcham in a straight line.

How big is Molcham compared to other villages in Henglep block?

Molcham ranks 80 of 82 villages in Henglep block by Census 2011 population (47 residents).

How far is Molcham from Imphal?

Molcham is about 51 km from Imphal in a straight line (the state capital of Manipur); by road expect roughly 67 km.

How far is Molcham from Kolkata?

Molcham is about 570 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 740 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Molcham?

Haipo Jadonang is the nearest railway station to Molcham, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Molcham?

CHC Nungba is the nearest hospital or health centre to Molcham, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Molcham?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Molcham, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Molcham?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Molcham, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Who is the MLA of Molcham?

Molcham falls under Henglep assembly constituency (AC 57). The sitting MLA is Letzamang Haokip (BJP).

Who is the MP for Molcham?

Molcham is in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur (INC).

What is the population of Molcham in 2026?

Molcham is estimated at 55 people in 2026, up about 17% from 47 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Molcham in?

Manipur falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Molcham in Churachandpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)