Karbi Anglong District - Demographics

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Karbi Anglong District has a population of 965,280, roughly equal to the nation of Fiji or the US state of Montana. This gives it a ranking of 451st in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 93 inhabitants per square kilometre (240 /sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 18.69%. Karbi Anglong has a sex ratio of 956 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 73.52%.

Population of this district is: Hindus 670,139, Christians 117,738, Muslims 18,091 (2.22%).

A number of indigenous peoples reside in this district. The Karbis are the most prominent amongst them. Other indigenous peoples residing in this district include the Rengma Nagas, the Dimasas, the Bodos, the Kukis, the Garos, the Tiwas, the Khasis,Hmars, the Mizos and the Chakmas.

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