Demographic Profile of the Kumar Community of Hajo, Kumarpara Village of Kamrup District, Assam, India

Abstract: The demographic structure of a community refers to the composition of its population based on various characteristics, such as age, sex, education, income, household size and other socio-economic factors. Demographic information is crucial for policymakers to design effective public policies for community development projects. It is equally important for better planning and resource allocation by governments and non-governmental organizations in a country. Assam is a meeting ground of various indigenous communities, each contributing to its unique demographic structure. The Kumar community living in Assam is particularly related to pottery. A significant portion of the population of this community also resides in the Hajo area. Though their traditional occupation is pottery, at present, they have mostly given up their traditional occupation for other professions. The present study aims to investigate the demographic structure of the Kumar community residing in Kumarpara village, Hajo, under the Kamrup district of Assam, India, based on various demographic parameters using primary data collected through fieldwork.