in the 2011 census hindus numbered 89,511 and formed 83.12% of the population in bankura i cd block. muslims numbered 15,158 and formed 14.08% of the population. christians numbered 42 and formed 0.04% of the population. others numbered 2,974 and formed 2.76% of the population. others include addi bassi, marang boro, santal, saranath, sari dharma, sarna, alchchi, bidin, sant, saevdharm, seran, saran, sarin, kheria, and other religious communities.