Karimganj features a diverse demographic profile with a rich blend of cultures, heavily influenced by its history as part of the undivided Sylhet region.
| Category | Dominant Groups / Statistics | | :--- | :--- | | **Population** | ~56,000 (City, 2011 Census); District: ~1.2 Million | | **Primary Languages** | Sylheti (Bengali dialect), Standard Bengali, Assamese, English | | **Other Languages** | Hindi, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Meitei | | **Major Religions** | Islam (~56% in district), Hinduism (~42% in district) | | **Ethnic Identity** | Predominantly Bengali (Barak Valley culture) |
