Dima Hasao district

Dima Hasao district (formerly, North Cachar Hills district) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in north-eastern India. The district headquarters are located at Haflong. The district occupies an area of 4888 km². This district was renamed as the present on 1 April 2010.

Demographics
The district has a population of 188,079 (as of 2001). Hindus 131,492, Christians 50,183, Muslims 4,662 (2.47%). The majority of the population are the Dimasas. Other significant ethnic groups reside in this district include the Zeme Nagas, Kukis, Hmars, Bietes, Hrangkhawls, Karbis, Vaipheis, Jaintias and Khelmas.

The population consists of diverse tribes who speak disparate languages, with Haflong Hindi as the shared dialect spoken throughout the district.