The Lhotshampas are further categorized into Rai, Limbu, Tamang, Gurung, Sherpa, Lepcha and other tribal nomenclature, and form the bulk of the population. The Doyas also known as Lhops inhabit the villages on both sides of Amo Chu river valley.

Various festivals are observed in the region. While Duserra and Diwali are the highlights of the Hindu year, the Buddhist inhabitants celebrate the Bhutanese New Year and the Blessed Rainy Day.