Thoubal's demographics reflect a blend of communities native to the Imphal Valley.
| Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Population (City)** | ~45,947 (Census 2011; current estimates suggest growth) | | **Ethnic Composition** | Predominantly Meitei, with a significant Meitei Pangal (Manipuri Muslim) community. | | **Major Religions** | Hinduism, Islam, Sanamahism (indigenous Meitei religion), Christianity. | | **Primary Language** | Manipuri (Meiteilon) | | **Gender Ratio** | 1,002 females per 1,000 males (Census 2011, noting a positive sex ratio) | | **Workforce** | High participation in agriculture, handloom, and small-scale business. |