The population and division of inhabitants on the basis of their culture and civilization.

Total Population (as per 2001 Census) : 18,77,395

(i) Male : 9,86,886
(ii) Female : 8,90,509
(iii) Schedule Caste : 2,54,251
(iv) Schedule Tribe : 97,186

Total Rural Population (as per 2001 Census) : 10,71,689

(i) Male : 5,43,490
(ii) Female : 5,28,199
(iii) Schedule Caste : 1,79,088
(iv) Schedule Tribe : 64,925

Total Urban Population (as per 2001 Census) : 8,05,706

(i) Male : 4,43,396
(ii) Female : 3,62,310
(iii) Schedule Caste : 75,163
(iv) Schedule Tribe : 32,261