Demographics

| Demographic Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Population (Approx.)** | ~40,000 (Expanded Municipal Corporation limits, 2020) | | **Primary Languages** | Kangri, Hindi, Pahari, English | | **Major Religions** | Hinduism (approx. 95%), small Buddhist, Sikh, and Muslim communities | | **Ethnic Composition** | Predominantly Indo-Aryan (Himachali / Kangri locals), with a notable Gaddi (shepherd) community and Tibetan population | | **Age Distribution** | Balanced; high youth population due to university presence, alongside a large demographic of retired armed forces personnel |