Detail Factual Overview

Demographics

• Population: ~4 million (2021 estimate)
• Density: ~350 people per sq. km
• Literacy Rate: ~87% (one of the highest in India)
• Sex Ratio: ~960 females per 1000 males
• Major Ethnic Groups: Bengalis, Tripuri, Reang, Jamatia, Chakma, Halam, Mizo, Garo, Mogh
• Religions: Hinduism (dominant), Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
• Tribal Population: ~31% of the population belongs to Scheduled Tribes