Bihar Religion Census 2011
Bihar has 10,40,99,452 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 8,60,78,686 people (82.69%), followed by Muslim with 1,75,57,809 people (16.87%).
Bihar state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Bihar 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 10,40,99,452.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 82.69%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 16.87%, creating a lead margin of 65.82%.
All non-leading communities together account for 17.31% of the state population.
Bihar Population By Religion
When analyzing the Bihar population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 10,40,99,452, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Bihar is 8,60,78,686, which accounts for 82.69% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Bihar is 1,75,57,809, which accounts for 16.87% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Bihar is 2,52,127, which accounts for 0.24% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Bihar is 1,29,247, which accounts for 0.12% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Bihar is 25,453, which accounts for 0.02% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Bihar is 23,779, which accounts for 0.02% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Bihar is 18,914, which accounts for 0.02% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Bihar is 13,437, which accounts for 0.01% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Bihar
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 8,60,78,686 | 82.69% |
| Muslim | 1,75,57,809 | 16.87% |
| NotStated | 2,52,127 | 0.24% |
| Christian | 1,29,247 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 25,453 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 23,779 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 18,914 | 0.02% |
| Other | 13,437 | 0.01% |
Districts in Bihar
Key Facts
- Hindu: 8,60,78,686 (82.69%)
- Muslim: 1,75,57,809 (16.87%)
- NotStated: 2,52,127 (0.24%)
- Christian: 1,29,247 (0.12%)
- Buddhist: 25,453 (0.02%)
- Sikh: 23,779 (0.02%)