Naharlagun is a melting pot of indigenous tribes and people from other Indian states who have settled for commerce and government work.
| Category | Dominant Groups / Statistics | | :--- | :--- | | **Major Tribes** | Nyishi (majority), Apatani, Galo, Tagin, Adi | | **Other Communities** | Assamese, Bengalis, Biharis, Nepalis | | **Common Languages** | Hindi (Lingua Franca), Nyishi, Assamese, English | | **Religions** | Donyi-Polo, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam | | **District Population** | ~176,573 (Papum Pare, 2011 Census; city data bundled) |
*Note: Exact city-specific demographic breakdowns are merged with the Itanagar Capital Complex in standard census reporting.*