Punjab Religion Census 2011
Punjab has 2,77,43,338 people in Census 2011 religion records. Sikh is the largest community with 1,60,04,754 people (57.69%), followed by Hindu with 1,06,78,138 people (38.49%).
Punjab state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Punjab 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 2,77,43,338.
The leading religion here is Sikh at 57.69%.
The second-largest community is Hindu at 38.49%, creating a lead margin of 19.20%.
All non-leading communities together account for 42.31% of the state population.
Punjab Population By Religion
When analyzing the Punjab population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 2,77,43,338, here is the religious composition:
- The Sikh population in Punjab is 1,60,04,754, which accounts for 57.69% of the total state population.
- The Hindu population in Punjab is 1,06,78,138, which accounts for 38.49% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Punjab is 5,35,489, which accounts for 1.93% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Punjab is 3,48,230, which accounts for 1.26% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Punjab is 87,564, which accounts for 0.32% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Punjab is 45,040, which accounts for 0.16% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Punjab is 33,237, which accounts for 0.12% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Punjab is 10,886, which accounts for 0.04% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Punjab
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Sikh | 1,60,04,754 | 57.69% |
| Hindu | 1,06,78,138 | 38.49% |
| Muslim | 5,35,489 | 1.93% |
| Christian | 3,48,230 | 1.26% |
| NotStated | 87,564 | 0.32% |
| Jain | 45,040 | 0.16% |
| Buddhist | 33,237 | 0.12% |
| Other | 10,886 | 0.04% |
Districts in Punjab
Key Facts
- Sikh: 1,60,04,754 (57.69%)
- Hindu: 1,06,78,138 (38.49%)
- Muslim: 5,35,489 (1.93%)
- Christian: 3,48,230 (1.26%)
- NotStated: 87,564 (0.32%)
- Jain: 45,040 (0.16%)