Population Statistics
- Total Population is 2,617,942 (According to the census of 2001 and Bangladesh Statistical Bureau). Among them male 51.12%, female 48.88%.
- Muslim 76.65%, Hindu 20.58%, Christian 0.80%, Buddhist 0.11% and other 1.86%.
- Religious institutions Mosques 4891, Temples 956, Churches 75, Pagoda 23, sacred place 5, tombs 16 and shrines 255
- Ethnic nationals: the Santal, Oraon, Munda and Malo.
- Average literacy 60%; male 34.7% female 19.5%.
- Main occupations Agriculture 42.85%, agricultural labourer 29.19%, wage labourer 2.48%, commerce 10.2%, transport 1.67%, service 5.58%, others 8.03%.
- Land control Landless 40%, small farmers 30%, medium farmers 25%, large farmers 5%; per capita cultivable land 500m2.
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