Perhaps the NFHS may be of help - see

dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/frind3/frind3-vol2.pdf

best,

Vegard

Thanks so much Vegard.

Unfortunately the NFHS 4 data is not available (2014-2015). Does it not focus on population in 15-49 years? 

Best 

Ranjani

National Sample Survey is an important source of data which provides estimates of the distribution of population by caste.

Jayaraj- I am looking for tribe- does it give data? Thanks so much . Unlike Census it is a sample? Ranjani

Yes it gives data on tribes. Estimates are based on sample.

Jayaraj I need the ST population statewise data for post 2011. I found projections for 2025.

If you can send me a link it would be nice.

Thanks

Ranjani  

If you have found the projections, the source of which I am not aware, that is the best. Jayaraj.

Why do you want to bypass the census, just a basic question. SKM QC

want later data than 2011! Soumitra