in the 2011 census hindus numbered 137,486 and formed 97.60% of the population in bankura ii cd block. muslims numbered 2,208 and formed 1.57% of the population. christians numbered 83 and formed 0.06% of the population. others numbered 1,087 and formed 0.77% 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.