Lakshadweep Religion Census 2011
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%).
Lakshadweep state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Lakshadweep 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 64,473.
The leading religion here is Muslim at 96.58%.
The second-largest community is Hindu at 2.77%, creating a lead margin of 93.81%.
All non-leading communities together account for 3.42% of the state population.
Lakshadweep Population By Religion
When analyzing the Lakshadweep population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 64,473, here is the religious composition:
- The Muslim population in Lakshadweep is 62,268, which accounts for 96.58% of the total state population.
- The Hindu population in Lakshadweep is 1,788, which accounts for 2.77% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Lakshadweep is 317, which accounts for 0.49% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Lakshadweep is 64, which accounts for 0.10% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Lakshadweep is 11, which accounts for 0.02% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Lakshadweep is 10, which accounts for 0.02% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Lakshadweep is 8, which accounts for 0.01% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Lakshadweep is 7, which accounts for 0.01% of the total state population.
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%)