In addition, Batak Toba, Nias, and Javanese are also quite numerous in North Padang Lawas.

The Batak people of Angkola, Mandailing, Minangkabau, and Javanese, generally embrace Islam.

Meanwhile, the ethnic Batak Toba, Karo, Simalungun, and Nias people, mostly embrace Christianity.

Hindu-Buddhist remains are found on the site, including structures called biaro (from Sanskrit vihara, meaning "temple" or "monastery").

The village of Batu Gana in Padang Bolak Julu district is the location of a burial site consisting of a megalithic structure.

[citation needed] In the village of Padang Bujur in the same district, one can also find megalithic remains and what seems to be the base for a padmasana.