Demographics
According to the 2011 census Dima Hasao district has a population of 213,529, roughly equal to the nation of Samoa. This gives it a ranking of 588th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 44 inhabitants per square kilometre (110 /sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 13.53%. Dima Hasao has a sex ratio of 931 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 78.99%.
The major tribes inhabiting the district are Dimasas,Kukis, Zeme Nagas. Other significant ethnic groups include the Biates, Hrangkhawls,Vaipheis who are also Kuki, Karbis, Khasi-pnars and Khelmas. Dimasa are the most highly Populated Tribe in Dima Hasao, The Dimasas Constitute 43% of total population. where as Non-Dimasa tribes and Non Tribals like- Bengali, Jeme naga,Nepalese, Hmar, Kuki all together constitute 53% of total population.
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