The People
Predominant population of the district comprises of Hindus followed by Muslim, Bhudhists,Sikhs, Christians and Jains constitute the negligible proportion of the district population.    The Hindus mostly constitute Rajputs Brahmins and Scheduled Cast. The main Rajput community in the district are viz. Katoch, Pathania, Dogra, Jasrotia, Jaswal,   Jamwal,  Katwal,  Guleria,  Mian, Thakur, Rana, Rathi etc.  The Rajputs are well known in the history for displaying their valour and fighting qualities.    The Rajput of high class never gave their daughters in marriage to those belonging to lower ones. The Brahamin generally acted as priest and religious devotees.   During the early period they occupied an important position in royal courts as well as in the religious life of the people. The   Brahmins   also     constitute   various classes/groups.   Those belonging to high class generally act as priest and preceptors of the people. The lower class Brahmins apart from their religious function also plough their fields. Still   lower in hierarchy are Acharj and Ghirath.  The matrimonial alliances of the Brahamin of different classes are restricted to their own class/group.

Apart   from  these,  the  cast Hindus also constitute communities like Sood, Khatri, Mahajan, Walia, etc; who are mainly engaged in business activities.The scheduled  castes  constitute Chuhre/Bhangi, Barad, Chamar, Chhimbe, Dumne, Julahe, Lohar, Sanhai, Teli etc. (Hindi caste names) Matrimonial alliance of Schedule Caste are also restricted to their own community.  The scheduled Tribes population is negligible in the district Gaddi and Gujars two tribal communities have lost their Scheduled Tribes status in district because of area restriction. The Scheduled Tribe   population in the district is mainly represented by the persons belonging to other Scheduled Tribe communities in the state who are mostly in government service.

Folk Dances
Jhamakada is a group dance performed in Kangra. This dance is exclusively performed by women. The dance is accompanied by a variety of percussion instruments and lyrical songs.

Fauna & Flora
Fauna: The district is rich i n animals and birds which include some of the rare species. The animals and birds that are found in the district are- (1) Ghoral, (2) Kakar, (3) Kastura, (4) Aimu, (5) Ibex, (6) Blue  mountain  sheep, (7)  Thar,   (8) Black Bear, (9) Brown Bear, (10) Panther or Leopard, (11) Snow Leopard, (12) Wild Boar, (13)  Spotted  Deer  of  Chital,   (14)  Samber,  (15) Porcupine, (16) Flying squirrel and (17) Himalyan Pine Martin.  Apart from the important game animals described above  animals like Jackal, Monkey, Langoor, Fox etc. are also met within the area. There is a variety of birds in the district like Monal pheasant, Snow cock, Western horned tragopan, Juguriam, Pea-cock, Ring   dove,  Spotted  dove, shikara, parrot, tawny eagle, green pigeon, pigeon, gritton vulture, tits, nut cracker,  Pies,  Wood peaker, Crow, Himalyan fly catcher, etc. which are found in the tract of this district.

Flora: This district is rich in  flora.  The  following   various  species  of plants and forest trees are generally found in Kangra district.