Uttar Pradesh Religion Census 2011
Uttar Pradesh has 19,98,12,341 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 15,93,12,654 people (79.73%), followed by Muslim with 3,84,83,967 people (19.26%).
Uttar 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 Uttar 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 19,98,12,341.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 79.73%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 19.26%, creating a lead margin of 60.47%.
All non-leading communities together account for 20.27% of the state population.
Uttar Pradesh Population By Religion
When analyzing the Uttar Pradesh population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 19,98,12,341, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Uttar Pradesh is 15,93,12,654, which accounts for 79.73% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Uttar Pradesh is 3,84,83,967, which accounts for 19.26% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Uttar Pradesh is 6,43,500, which accounts for 0.32% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Uttar Pradesh is 5,82,622, which accounts for 0.29% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Uttar Pradesh is 3,56,448, which accounts for 0.18% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Uttar Pradesh is 2,13,267, which accounts for 0.11% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Uttar Pradesh is 2,06,285, which accounts for 0.10% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Uttar Pradesh is 13,598, which accounts for 0.01% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Uttar Pradesh
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 15,93,12,654 | 79.73% |
| Muslim | 3,84,83,967 | 19.26% |
| Sikh | 6,43,500 | 0.32% |
| NotStated | 5,82,622 | 0.29% |
| Christian | 3,56,448 | 0.18% |
| Jain | 2,13,267 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 2,06,285 | 0.10% |
| Other | 13,598 | 0.01% |
Districts in Uttar Pradesh
Key Facts
- Hindu: 15,93,12,654 (79.73%)
- Muslim: 3,84,83,967 (19.26%)
- Sikh: 6,43,500 (0.32%)
- NotStated: 5,82,622 (0.29%)
- Christian: 3,56,448 (0.18%)
- Jain: 2,13,267 (0.11%)