Christianity in Assam

The church at Tezpur

Christianity is the third largest religion in Assam, a state in the north-eastern region of India. The total population of Christians in the state is 1,165,867, which according to the 2011 census comprises about 3.75% of the state's total population.[citation needed] After Islam, Christianity is also the second-fastest growing religion of Assam. The largest concentration of Christians in Assam can be found in the Dima Hasao District, where Christians number approximately 30% of the population.[citation needed] The second largest concentration is in the Karbi Anglong district where they form approximately 16.5% of the population.