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The spatial distribution of a particular attribute is a result of multi dimensional interactions of its determinants, such as, diversity in physiographical settings, locational advantages or disadvantages (strategic, no man's land, etc.), distribution unequal infrastructural facilities, political stability or instability, etc. As this process is dynamic and varies in space as well, concentration or dispersion in many spatial distributions is observed. All developmental theories, if it is not considered as space neutral, depend upon disparities and inequalities exist amongst the space bound determinants. Identification of such regional inequalities is a main task of regional planners. India is a land of diversity, as we all know, in terms of physiography, demography, economy, society and polity. These elements of diversity largely impact the developmental processes in the states of India. In this paper intra-regional distribution of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population of Assam is taken into consideration to study its relative concentration and inequality to the total population. Findings shows that scheduled caste population is low inequality and high concentration than that of the scheduled tribe population in 2011 census data. Lorenz curve and Location Quotient are the two main methods used in the paper to discuss the regional inequalities.