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Total population | |
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342,078 (11.53% of the Meghalaya's population) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
East Khasi Hills | 144,949 (17.55%) |
West Garo Hills | 90,294 (19.11%) |
Ri Bhoi | 30,957 (11.96%) |
Languages | |
Bengali, Nepali, Hindi, Koch, Hajong, Rabha, Pnar |
Hinduism is a minority religion in the Meghalaya state of India constituting 12% of the state's population.[1] The Nartiang Durga Temple in Meghalaya is one of the 51 Shakti peethas on Earth and is considered by Hindus of Meghalaya as the permanent abode of Goddess Durga.[2] Hinduism is a popular religion practice by Rabhas, Hajongs, Kochs, Rajbongshis, Mikirs, Bengalis, Nepalis, Biharis etc.[1]