Tura is the cultural and administrative heart of the Garo people.
| Demographic Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~74,858 (2011 Census, urban agglomeration estimate higher today) | | **Primary Ethnicity** | Garo (A'chik) majority, alongside Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, and Hajong communities. | | **Major Religions** | Christianity (approx. 80-85%), Hinduism, Islam. | | **Primary Languages** | Garo, English (official/educational), Assamese, Hindi. | | **Social Structure** | Matrilineal society (lineage and property pass through the female line). | | **Literacy** | ~93.33% (Municipal area) |
