Andhra Pradesh Religion Census 2011
Andhra Pradesh has 4,92,33,170 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 4,47,57,936 people (90.91%), followed by Muslim with 35,85,723 people (7.28%).
Andhra Pradesh state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Andhra Pradesh state
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including district-level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the state has a total population of 4,92,33,170.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 90.91%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 7.28%, creating a lead margin of 83.63%.
All non-leading communities together account for 9.09% of the state population.
Andhra Pradesh Population By Religion
When analyzing the Andhra Pradesh population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 4,92,33,170, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Andhra Pradesh is 4,47,57,936, which accounts for 90.91% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Andhra Pradesh is 35,85,723, which accounts for 7.28% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Andhra Pradesh is 6,80,254, which accounts for 1.38% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Andhra Pradesh is 1,63,984, which accounts for 0.33% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Andhra Pradesh is 27,147, which accounts for 0.06% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Andhra Pradesh is 9,868, which accounts for 0.02% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Andhra Pradesh is 4,135, which accounts for 0.01% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Andhra Pradesh is 4,123, which accounts for 0.01% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Andhra Pradesh
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 4,47,57,936 | 90.91% |
| Muslim | 35,85,723 | 7.28% |
| Christian | 6,80,254 | 1.38% |
| NotStated | 1,63,984 | 0.33% |
| Jain | 27,147 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 9,868 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 4,135 | 0.01% |
| Other | 4,123 | 0.01% |
Districts in Andhra Pradesh
Key Facts
- Hindu: 4,47,57,936 (90.91%)
- Muslim: 35,85,723 (7.28%)
- Christian: 6,80,254 (1.38%)
- NotStated: 1,63,984 (0.33%)
- Jain: 27,147 (0.06%)
- Sikh: 9,868 (0.02%)