## Education Statistics
Churachandpur has historically been an educational hub for the hill districts of Manipur, boasting a relatively high literacy rate and several prominent institutions.
* **Average Literacy Rate:** Approximately 82.78% (based on the 2011 Census), which is higher than the national average and competitive within the state. * **Male Literacy:** ~86.97% * **Female Literacy:** ~78.50% * **Higher Education Institutions:** * **Churachandpur Medical College:** Inaugurated in 2022, it is the first medical college in the hill districts of Manipur. * **Churachandpur College:** One of the oldest degree colleges in the district, affiliated with Manipur University. * **Rayburn College:** A reputed institution offering undergraduate programs in arts, commerce, and science. * **Don Bosco Higher Secondary School:** A leading institution for primary and secondary education. * **Global Rankings:** Local colleges do not typically appear in global university rankings (like QS or THE), but they are highly regarded within the Northeast Indian educational framework.
