Detail Factual Overview

Ethnic Groups & Demographics

• Major Communities:
  • Meiteis (mostly Hindu) – in the central valley
  • Tribal communities (mostly Christian) – in the hills: Nagas, Kukis, Tangkhuls, Paite, Hmar, etc.
  • Pangal (Manipuri Muslims)
• Religions:
  • Hinduism (~41%)
  • Christianity (~41%)
  • Islam (~8%)
  • Others: Sanamahi (indigenous religion), Buddhism