The population is
overwhelmingly Hindu. The percentage of Hindu population in Hamirpur is much higher than the percentage of
its surroundings. The Muslim population of Hamirpur District
lies mostly in Kurara, Rath, Maudaha and Muskara.
Coexisting with
mainstream Hinduism have diversity of religious beliefs and practices so they impart a powerful influence of Folk
culture.which makes this region unique among numerous other traditions .
A sizable Muslim population is found in Hamirpur only in a few villages of Hamirpur.see table in Religious Groups in Hamirpur).According to Census 2001 figures, the maximum Muslim population in Hamirpur districtswas 83000.The muslim population shows the glory of Muslim rulers in pre-British-rule times, and Urdu continues to be used and taught there.
A sizable Muslim population is found in Hamirpur only in a few villages of Hamirpur.see table in Religious Groups in Hamirpur).According to Census 2001 figures, the maximum Muslim population in Hamirpur districtswas 83000.The muslim population shows the glory of Muslim rulers in pre-British-rule times, and Urdu continues to be used and taught there.
Pathans, Qureshis,
Siddiquis, Sayids, Ghoris and Muslim Rajputs are the categories of Sunni
Muslim.There are also several Muslim occupational groups like Behnas, Julahas,
Kunjras and Qassabs.
Hamirpur has several
important places of Hindu pilgrimage that attract people of the religion from
all over the country. The majority of the Jains belong to the Digambar sect and
are traders or moneylenders.
In the some Rath region
of District, there is a church establishment dating from the 1930s,
and there are a few Christian families., who live separately and have a
distinctive lifestyle.
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