[2] In 2016, the Jiribam subdivision, which was an exclave at the western periphery of the state, was separated as an independent district.

It was created in June 1997 by dividing the erstwhile Imphal district into two parts.

Roughly half the population of Imphal East lives in the urban area.

[2] The district has a population density of 638 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,650/sq mi) .

[2] Imphal East has a sex ratio of 1011 females for every 1000 males,[2] and a literacy rate of 82.81%.

Among the cash crops are sugarcane, maize, pulse, oil seed and other vegetables.

The total number of workers engaged in agriculture in the district was 42,473 as per the 1991 census of which 28,661 were males and 13,812 were females.

Spices like chilli, onion, ginger, turmeric and coriander of good quality are grown in the district.

Fruits like pineapple, banana, lemon and papaya grow well in the district.

The soil and climate favour for mass plantation of horticulture products in the district.

Manipur is known for its scenic environment, landscapes, climate and cultural heritage, which has a great potential for development of tourism.