Sikkim Religion Census 2011
Sikkim has 6,10,577 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 3,52,662 people (57.76%), followed by Buddhist with 1,67,216 people (27.39%).
Sikkim state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Sikkim 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 6,10,577.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 57.76%.
The second-largest community is Buddhist at 27.39%, creating a lead margin of 30.37%.
All non-leading communities together account for 42.24% of the state population.
Sikkim Population By Religion
When analyzing the Sikkim population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 6,10,577, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Sikkim is 3,52,662, which accounts for 57.76% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Sikkim is 1,67,216, which accounts for 27.39% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Sikkim is 60,522, which accounts for 9.91% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Sikkim is 16,300, which accounts for 2.67% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Sikkim is 9,867, which accounts for 1.62% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Sikkim is 1,868, which accounts for 0.31% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Sikkim is 1,828, which accounts for 0.30% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Sikkim is 314, which accounts for 0.05% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Sikkim
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 3,52,662 | 57.76% |
| Buddhist | 1,67,216 | 27.39% |
| Christian | 60,522 | 9.91% |
| Other | 16,300 | 2.67% |
| Muslim | 9,867 | 1.62% |
| Sikh | 1,868 | 0.31% |
| NotStated | 1,828 | 0.30% |
| Jain | 314 | 0.05% |
Districts in Sikkim
Key Facts
- Hindu: 3,52,662 (57.76%)
- Buddhist: 1,67,216 (27.39%)
- Christian: 60,522 (9.91%)
- Other: 16,300 (2.67%)
- Muslim: 9,867 (1.62%)
- Sikh: 1,868 (0.31%)