Lakshadweep Religion Census 2011 – District-Wise Breakdown
Lakshadweep has 64,473 people in Census 2011 religion records. Muslim is the largest community with 62,268 people (96.58%), followed by Hindu with 1,788 people (2.77%).
According to Census 2011 statistics, Lakshadweep has an enumerated religion census population of 64,473 across 1 districts. Muslim constitutes the largest religious group in the state with 62,268 residents, accounting for 96.58% of the total population. The Hindu population forms the second-largest group at 1,788 (2.77%), leaving a lead margin of 93.81 percentage points. Combined minority communities across Lakshadweep total 2,205 individuals, making up 3.42% of the state's residents.
Religion Demographics Summary for Lakshadweep
Statewide religious breakdown in Lakshadweep across 8 recorded communities:
- Muslim: 62,268 individuals (96.58% share of state).
- Hindu: 1,788 individuals (2.77% share of state).
- Christian: 317 individuals (0.49% share of state).
- NotStated: 64 individuals (0.10% share of state).
- Jain: 11 individuals (0.02% share of state).
- Buddhist: 10 individuals (0.02% share of state).
- Sikh: 8 individuals (0.01% share of state).
- Other: 7 individuals (0.01% share of state).
Detailed Religion Demographics for Lakshadweep
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 62,268 | 96.58% |
| Hindu | 1,788 | 2.77% |
| Christian | 317 | 0.49% |
| NotStated | 64 | 0.10% |
| Jain | 11 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Other | 7 | 0.01% |
Districts in Lakshadweep
Key Facts
- Muslim: 62,268 (96.58%)
- Hindu: 1,788 (2.77%)
- Christian: 317 (0.49%)
- NotStated: 64 (0.10%)
- Jain: 11 (0.02%)
- Buddhist: 10 (0.02%)