The Government of Manipur established headquarters for the Sub-Divisional Officer in about 1918 and named Churachandpur, after the then Maharaja of Manipur, Sir Churachand Singh.
The Government of Manipur established an administrative headquarters in south of Manipur State for the Sub-Divisional Officer in about 1918. This headquarters is called Churachandpur, after the then Maharaja of Manipur, Sir Churachand Singh.