Chandel District, Manipur

District of Manipur Chandel district (formerly known as Tengnoupal district) is one of the 9 districts of Manipur state in northeastern India.

As of 2011 it is the second least populous district in the state, after Tamenglong. This district came into existence on 13 May 1974. In 1983, it was renamed as Chandel district. Chandel town is the administrative headquarters of the district. Moreh town, an important trade centre between Manipur and Myanmar is located at the southernmost part of this district.