### Education Statistics
Ukhrul is historically significant as the gateway for western education in Manipur, pioneered by the missionary Rev. William Pettigrew in the late 19th century.
* **District Literacy Rate:** Approximately 81.35% (per the 2011 Census), which is relatively high for the region. * **Male Literacy:** ~85.47% * **Female Literacy:** ~76.95% * **Notable Institutions:** * **Pettigrew College:** Established in 1965, it is the oldest college in the district, named after the pioneering missionary. * **Patkai Christian Academy:** A well-regarded residential school situated in Changrei. * **Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School** and **Alice Christian Higher Secondary School** are prominent institutions in the town center. * **Higher Education Rankings:** _Data not readily available for this location regarding global university rankings._