Living in Kakching

Kakching is a large place in Manipur, India, home to 32,138 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #152 of 3,608), cross-border commuters (top 5%, #179 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 7%, #217 of 3,608).

Residents32,138
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport31 km (Bir Tikendrajit International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km186,200 people
Terrain around itabout 890 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line115.6 km
Border with Myanmar37 km
Distance to New Delhi1,729 km
Within 10 km32,138 people
Winter daylight10 h 37 min, sunset 12:01

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How Kakching ranks

Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.

ProfileScoreIn IndiaIn Manipur
Young family61#1,498 of 3,335#6 of 9Map
Low-income household47#2,467 of 3,608#7 of 13Map
Low-income family62#2,195 of 3,335#8 of 9Map
Single parent63#2,140 of 3,335#7 of 9Map
Pensioner couple71#1,158 of 3,335#4 of 9Map
Single pensioner77#1,057 of 3,335#6 of 9Map
Early retiree72#347 of 3,608#4 of 13Map
Single professional22#2,290 of 2,738#7 of 8Map
Young professional23#2,205 of 2,471#7 of 7Map
DINKSnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Remote worker70#1,347 of 3,608#6 of 13Map
Commuter42#2,274 of 2,549#7 of 7Map
Car-free householdnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Studentnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
First-home buyer53#2,314 of 3,335#7 of 9Map
Budget-constrained mover49#2,275 of 3,608#7 of 13Map
Urban lifestyle seekernot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Expat professional38#2,048 of 3,608#7 of 13Map
Healthcare-first mover51#1,770 of 3,335#7 of 9Map
Nature-focused household74#846 of 3,608#7 of 13Map
Cross-border commuter30#179 of 3,608#4 of 13Map
Outdoor and mountain lover57#152 of 3,608#5 of 13Map
Rural value seeker57#942 of 3,608#6 of 13Map
High-net-worth mover43#2,276 of 3,608#5 of 13Map
Lottery winner37#2,156 of 3,608#7 of 13Map
Climate-resilient relocation72#217 of 3,608#7 of 13Map
Coastal livingnot ranked: below the minimum for coast–Map
Business owner48#2,069 of 3,608#7 of 13Map
Digital native25#2,293 of 2,738#7 of 8Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)90
  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)90
  • Mobility and connectivity82
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)77
  • Green space71
  • Education and family71
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)49
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)49
  • Jobs and economy45
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)43
  • Affordability40
  • Lifestyle and amenities32
  • National border nearby (straight line)20
  • Foundation14
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)11
  • Flat land (terrain relief)5
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)2
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)2
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)1
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)0
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

Nearby

Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.