Telangana Religion Census 2011
Telangana has 3,51,93,978 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 2,99,48,451 people (85.10%), followed by Muslim with 44,64,699 people (12.69%).
Telangana state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Telangana 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 3,51,93,978.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 85.10%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 12.69%, creating a lead margin of 72.41%.
All non-leading communities together account for 14.90% of the state population.
Telangana Population By Religion
When analyzing the Telangana population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 3,51,93,978, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Telangana is 2,99,48,451, which accounts for 85.10% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Telangana is 44,64,699, which accounts for 12.69% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Telangana is 4,47,124, which accounts for 1.27% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Telangana is 2,38,699, which accounts for 0.68% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Telangana is 32,553, which accounts for 0.09% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Telangana is 30,340, which accounts for 0.09% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Telangana is 26,690, which accounts for 0.08% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Telangana is 5,422, which accounts for 0.02% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Telangana
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 2,99,48,451 | 85.10% |
| Muslim | 44,64,699 | 12.69% |
| Christian | 4,47,124 | 1.27% |
| NotStated | 2,38,699 | 0.68% |
| Buddhist | 32,553 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 30,340 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 26,690 | 0.08% |
| Other | 5,422 | 0.02% |
Districts in Telangana
Key Facts
- Hindu: 2,99,48,451 (85.10%)
- Muslim: 44,64,699 (12.69%)
- Christian: 4,47,124 (1.27%)
- NotStated: 2,38,699 (0.68%)
- Buddhist: 32,553 (0.09%)
- Sikh: 30,340 (0.09%)