Demographics of Arunachal Pradesh

The inhabitants of the state named Arunachal Pradesh are dissected into a number of tribes and sub-tribes to maintain their own distinct identity. As a matter of fact, the demographics of Arunachal Pradesh suggests that approximately 63 % of the population is compartmentalized into 19 separate mega tribes which in turn are further sub-categorized into 85 smaller tribes.

All the members of these tribes have either descended from Tibet or Taiwan-Burma. According to the demographics of Arunachal Pradesh, a staggering 35 % of the occupants are immigrants who hail from nations like Bangladesh. In fact, the refugees also include deports belonging to the delectable locale of Chakma and Hajong.

The demographics in Arunachal Pradesh also indicates that inhabitants of Assam as well as Nagaland have also penetrated into the domain of Arunachal Pradesh and established their permanent abodes there. Apatani, Nishi, Adi, Monpa and many other tribes exist in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Arunachal Pradesh demographics has also elucidated that there had been a marked augmentation in the percentage of literate persons in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. In 1991, the percentage of literates rose from 41.59% to approximately 54.74% which is a remarkable achievement in itself. Recent statistics procured by the demographics at Arunachal Pradesh indicates that a huge fraction of the masses have turned animists. These religions include Rangfrah and Donyi Poli.

A considerable fraction of the tribes like Miri and Nocte follow Hinduism. A good proportion of the population who reside at a stone's throw from border of Burma also follows Buddhism.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011