27 million as of July 2005, with a growth rate of 2.2%. The median age is 20.07 (19.91 for males and 20.24 for females). Total literacy rate is 53.74% (68.51% for males and 42.49% for females). According to the 2001 census, Hindus constitute 75.6% of the population. Buddhists make up 20%, Muslims