Madhya Pradesh Religion Census 2011
Madhya Pradesh has 7,26,26,809 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 6,60,07,121 people (90.89%), followed by Muslim with 47,74,695 people (6.57%).
Madhya 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 Madhya 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 7,26,26,809.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 90.89%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 6.57%, creating a lead margin of 84.32%.
All non-leading communities together account for 9.11% of the state population.
Madhya Pradesh Population By Religion
When analyzing the Madhya Pradesh population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 7,26,26,809, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Madhya Pradesh is 6,60,07,121, which accounts for 90.89% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Madhya Pradesh is 47,74,695, which accounts for 6.57% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Madhya Pradesh is 5,99,594, which accounts for 0.83% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Madhya Pradesh is 5,67,028, which accounts for 0.78% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Madhya Pradesh is 2,16,052, which accounts for 0.30% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Madhya Pradesh is 2,13,282, which accounts for 0.29% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Madhya Pradesh is 1,51,412, which accounts for 0.21% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Madhya Pradesh is 97,625, which accounts for 0.13% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Madhya Pradesh
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 6,60,07,121 | 90.89% |
| Muslim | 47,74,695 | 6.57% |
| Other | 5,99,594 | 0.83% |
| Jain | 5,67,028 | 0.78% |
| Buddhist | 2,16,052 | 0.30% |
| Christian | 2,13,282 | 0.29% |
| Sikh | 1,51,412 | 0.21% |
| NotStated | 97,625 | 0.13% |
Districts in Madhya Pradesh
Key Facts
- Hindu: 6,60,07,121 (90.89%)
- Muslim: 47,74,695 (6.57%)
- Other: 5,99,594 (0.83%)
- Jain: 5,67,028 (0.78%)
- Buddhist: 2,16,052 (0.30%)
- Christian: 2,13,282 (0.29%)